Client Service Associate

GW&K Investment Management; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental care coverage

Employer-matched 401k

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

GW&K Investment Management in Boston is looking for a Client Service Associate who serves as a primary contact for high-net-worth clients. This role involves ensuring seamless execution of client requests and maintaining account integrity in a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience in wealth management or financial services. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in wealth management or financial services with client exposure.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and commitment to client confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a contact for clients, delivering high-quality service across inquiries.
• Coordinate account lifecycle activities including onboarding and maintenance.
• Monitor client portfolios for cash activity and escalate issues as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field

Progress toward CFA, CFP, or similar designation

Tools

Wealth management platforms (e.g., Black Diamond)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Summary

The Client Service Associate serves as a primary point of contact for high-net-worth clients, delivering high-touch service experience while partnering closely with Portfolio Managers, custodians, and internal operations. This role is responsible for ensuring seamless execution of client requests, maintaining account integrity, and supporting the overall client relationship.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a day-to-day contact for clients, delivering timely, accurate, and high-quality service across all inquiries and requests.
• Coordinate account lifecycle activities including new account onboarding, transfers, maintenance, and account closures.
• Monitor client portfolios for cash activity, asset allocation, and investment positioning; proactively identify and escalate issues.
• Oversee cash management needs, including funding requests, distributions, and liquidity planning.
• Investigate and resolve performance-related or operational discrepancies in partnership with internal teams and custodians.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, ensuring all documentation and client files meet compliance standards.
• Generate and review recurring and ad hoc reports to support client communication and internal decision-making.
• Prepare materials for client meetings, including performance reporting and portfolio summaries; track and follow up on action items.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in wealth management, asset management, or financial services, preferably with direct client exposure
• Progress toward CFA, CFP, or similar designation is a plus
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and follow-through skills
• Professional communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients and internal stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams
• High level of integrity, discretion, and commitment to client confidentiality
• Experience with wealth management platforms (e.g., Black Diamond, MoneyGuidePro, Schwab Institutional) preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with reporting tools

This role is based in our Boston office on a hybrid schedule - 4 days per week in-office, 1 day per week remote.

The actual base salary is dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, GW&K employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus and/or commission, which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance.

Base Salary Range

$70,000-$80,000 USD

About GW&K

GW&K is a growing and dynamic investment management firm that is always looking for talented, hard-working, team-oriented individuals. We are interested in people that fit GW&K’s unique and highly collaborative culture.

The people who work at GW&K are the backbone of our firm. Everything we do from our mission to help our clients achieve their investment objectives, to building and sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is achieved because of the dedicated, talented, collaborative people who work here.

GW&K provides comprehensive benefits that are designed to meet the long-term needs of our employees and their families. Along with competitive compensation packages, we offer health and dental care coverage, employer-matched 401k, tuition reimbursement, parental leave and a variety of other benefits that support a healthy work/life balance in a hybrid environment.

GW&K Investment Management is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, marital status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.