Client Service Associate

Edelman Financial Engines, LLC; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Edelman Financial Engines is hiring a Client Service Associate in Walnut Creek, CA. The role focuses on delivering exceptional client service and supporting financial planners to meet client needs. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a good understanding of finance. The expected salary for this position ranges from $54,000 to $71,000 annually, with opportunities for additional compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Health and dental plans

401(k) contributions

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience (Registered Investment Advisor or Broker/Dealer) preferred.
• Good understanding of finance and investment markets/securities.
• High level of confidentiality required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate client meetings and prepare meeting materials.
• Supervise client account activity and resolve issues.
• Document key client achievements and maintain compliance.

Skills

Client service skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Client Service Associate -Walnut Creek CA-Hybrid

At Edelman Financial Engines, we believe everyone deserves to move their financial life forward!

We know that assets have the power to fund goals. Those numbers represent individual lifetimes filled with hard work and dreams for our clients and generations to follow. Our clients trust us to guide them forward with compassion, integrity and invention. We uphold that same standard of respect and dedication for clients and colleagues alike.

Founded on the idea that financial education is a fundamental right for everyone, Edelman Financial Engines continues to grow and challenge the status quo. We’re moving forward, together. If our purpose-driven commitment inspires you, we invite you to consider joining our team.

As a member on the Client Services team, you’ll play a pivotal role by partnering with the Financial Planner providing a high level of customer service to our clients.

We are looking for someone with financial services experience to help us deliver outstanding service by building and encouraging the client relationship, as well as performing all related administrative functions. If you have outstanding client service and communication skills, with a good understanding of finance, this is the opportunity for you!

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate client meetings, including greeting clients, appointment preparation, and supporting the completion of required paperwork
• Supervise client account activity, researching and resolving issues
• Prepare and review all new account paperwork to ensure documents are complete and in good order
• Verify accounts are traded into the accurate model and aid operation teams as needed; supervise incoming rollovers, other investment funding, and transfers to ensure that all applicable accounts moved.
• Document key client achievements and other relevant data into systems that will assist in future client interactions
• Maintain risk awareness and compliance; identify problems in a timely manner while aligning with standard resolution policy, the established corporate process, and regulatory procedures
• Support the firm’s initiatives, assist with any company-wide projects and activities, and attend functions as needed
• Participation in projects, task forces, councils, and product rollouts to ensure CSA voice is represented

Requirements:

• Two years of relevant experience (Registered Investment Advisor or Broker/Dealer) is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Good understanding of finance and investment markets/securities
• Critical thinking, attention to detail, and multi-tasking skills required
• Able to adapt to changes in the work environment, handle challenging demands and work with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Position requires a high level of confidentiality

Edelman Financial Engines takes a market-based approach to pay. The expected base salary range for this role nationally is $54,000 - $71,000. However, final base pay will be carefully determined based on several factors, including responsibilities, job-related skills, relevant experience, geographic location, and market conditions. Additionally, this role may be eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits, such as a discretionary bonus, health, dental and other wellness plans, and 401(k) contributions.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific benefits eligible for this role during the hiring process.

About Edelman Financial Engines

Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interests of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all investors – not just the wealthy – deserve access to personal, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America’s top independent financial planning and investment advisory firm, recognized by Barron's ¹ with 143+ offices across the country and entrusted by 1.3 million clients to manage more than $300 billion in assets ² Our unique approach to serving clients combines our advanced methodology and proprietary technology with the attention of a dedicated personal financial planner. Every client’s situation and goals are unique, and the powerful fusion of high-tech and high touch allows Edelman Financial Engines to deliver the personal plan and financial confidence that everyone deserves.

For more information, please visit EdelmanFinancialEngines.com.

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¹ The Barron’s 2024 Top 100 RIA Firms list, a nine-year annual ranking of independent advisory firms, is based on qualitative and quantitative factors. Firms elect to participate but do not pay to be included in the ranking. The 2024 ranking refers to Edelman Financial Engines as the top mega RIA.

² Edelman Financial Engines data, as of September 30, 2024.