Client-Focused Financial Services Associate

Benjamin F Edwards & Co; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Benjamin F. Edwards in Sarasota, FL is seeking a Registered Financial Client Associate to support Financial Advisors by delivering client service, handling account research, paperwork, and filing in accordance with Compliance.

The role involves opening new accounts, processing deposits and wires, providing quotes, addressing inquiries by phone or email, preparing daily reports, and coordinating with the Home Office and vendors while delivering a seamless client experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 2+ years’ experience in financial services.
• Series 7 and Series 63/65 or Series 66 required.

Responsibilities

• Provide client service and support related to check requests, deposits, wiring funds, record-keeping and adjustments.
• Provide quotes and other account-related information to assist clients.
• Accept and enter orders from clients and/or on behalf of the Financial Advisor(s).
• Assist Financial Advisor(s) with opening new accounts and send required account and transaction documents to clients.
• Interacts daily on the phone and in person with clients handling basic inquiries and scheduling appointments.
• Research and resolve account problems, missing documents, etc. Identify errors and initiate corrective measures.
• Create, prepare and review daily client reports for Financial Advisor(s)
• Act as liaison between the Branch and Home Office for various projects and issues, such as technology needs, outside vendors, branch procedures, etc.
• Assist Financial Advisor(s) with the prospecting of new clients through mailings and seminars.
• Maintain files in accordance with firm and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform various administrative tasks including but not limited to scanning and organizing documents, scheduling client meetings and calendar events, executing daily tasks and notification, preparing correspondence and assist with mailing and client requests.

Skills

MS Office

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Team player

Excellent communicator

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Benjamin F. Edwards in Sarasota, FL is seeking a Registered Financial Client Associate to support Financial Advisors by delivering client service, handling account research, paperwork, and filing in accordance with Compliance.

The role involves opening new accounts, processing deposits and wires, providing quotes, addressing inquiries by phone or email, preparing daily reports, and coordinating with the Home Office and vendors while delivering a seamless client experience.