Client Service Associate

Mariner; Brentwood (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mariner Wealth Advisors is seeking a Client Service Associate to deliver exceptional client care and support. You will be the first point of contact, building strong relationships, managing multiple tasks, and ensuring a positive client experience that aligns with the firm’s standards.

The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and proactive service across client onboarding, administrative duties, and collaboration with advisors to identify value-added services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Financial services experience or internship experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain client relationships to improve retention; coordinate new client implementations with team.
• Maintain client files (paper and electronic) and prepare quarterly asset values for billing, transfers, invoicing, and related fees.
• Handle day-to-day office administration: scheduling, marketing support, payables/receivables, and receptionist assistance.
• Identify value-added services for clients based on their business needs and Mariner Wealth Advisors offerings.
• Review activities for controls to prevent errors, fraud, and misstatements of financial results.
• Attend client service associate meetings and training through compliance and practice management resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

CRM

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Analytical

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Redtail

eMoney

Job description

The Client Service Associate is a critical part of the Mariner Wealth Advisors team, responsible for delivering extraordinary client service and care. As one of the first associates clients connect with, the client service associate is instrumental in making sure clients have a positive experience that exceeds their expectations. If you love building relationships, connecting with clients, managing a diversity of tasks, have a strong attention to detail, and want to be an important part of a growing team, then this opportunity is for you. The successful associate will be professional, caring, and genuinely demonstrate the highest level of client service.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain client relationships aimed at client retention; manage new client implementation process, coordinate, and direct client activities with other team members and assist as necessary
• Maintain client paper files and electronic data files in a timely manner; compile quarterly asset values for billing, journals, transfers, invoicing, annuity fees, commission fees and collection consulting fees
• Responsible for the day-to-day administrative duties of the office, including but not limited to coordinating and scheduling appointments, marketing, accounts payables, receivables, supporting receptionist as needed
• Understand the client's overall business needs and help identify value-added services that Mariner Wealth Advisors can provide
• Review activities within the job scope for sufficient controls to prevent errors, fraud and misstatements of financial results
• Attend and participate in learning opportunities through client service associate meetings and internal resources made available through compliance, practice management, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred
• Financial services experience or applicable internship experience
• Wealth management experience a plus

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong PC proficiency with MS Office Suite, CRM (Salesforce, Redtail, etc.)
• Experience with eMoney a plus
• Positive attitude toward client relations to provide exceptional, proactive client service
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain the necessary attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential to effective client relationships
• Highly organized with strong analytical skills
• Able to work in a team environment

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We welcome your interest in being a part of our firm. We believe in giving associates progressive opportunities, actively nurturing professional growth and giving back to the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse culture where everyone has the support they need to achieve their career goals. We offer an innovative workplace and a culture that fosters camaraderie, teamwork and work-life balance.

EOE M/F/D/V