Client Service Associate - Non-Registered

Stifel; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Stifel in Frisco, TX is seeking a Client Services Associate to support Financial Advisors with opening and maintaining client accounts and records. You will handle a wide range of administrative tasks, including word processing, mailings, filing, and answering the phone.

Responsibilities include processing account documents, coordinating required materials with clients, and assisting with client-related requests.

Qualifications

• Experience with administrative procedures and records management.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills across phone and written channels.

Responsibilities

• Assist Financial Advisors with opening and maintaining client accounts and records.
• Provide general administrative support including word processing, mailings, filing, and answering phones.
• Enter trades as directed by Financial Advisors and provide reports as requested.

Skills

Administrative procedures

Multitasking

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

2+ years clerical experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

Under immediate supervision, Client Services Associate (NR) assists one or more Financial Advisor(s) (FA(s)) with the opening and maintenance of client accounts and records, performs a wide variety of administrative support duties, including but not limited to, word processing, preparing mailings, filing, answering the phone, obtaining approvals for FA(s) communications and advertisements, provides overall customer service support to clients, may enter trades as directed by the FA(s).

What We're Looking For

• Perform administrative functions related to opening client accounts and ongoing account coding based on account features chosen by the client.
• Work with the FA(s) and the client in obtaining the required documents based upon the type of account(s) established.
• Organize and assist in the maintenance of complete client account and trade- related records for the FA(s) and certain required files for the branch office.
• Perform operational or administrative functions for client related requests (i.e., check requests, wiring funds, address change, dividend information, etc.).
• Upon request, provide quotes and other account-related information to assist clients; non-registered Client Service Associates may not volunteer quote or other stock information to clients.
• Provide reports and other information to FA(s), as requested.
• Identify situations that need to be brought to the attention of the FA(s) or escalated to the Branch Manager; including suspicious client and/or employee activity or behavior.
• Perform various administrative duties (i.e., typing, filing, answer phones, mailing documents/letters, etc.) and other duties and projects as assigned by the FA and/or Branch Manager.

What You'll Bring

• Knowledge of administrative procedures and systems such as word processing, spread-sheet applications, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology.
• General understanding of the investment brokerage industry and securities regulations with basic knowledge of investment products.
• Able to organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks, responsibilities and deadlines; is able to follow through and accomplish goals, manage expectations appropriately and use firm's resources efficiently.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to practical problem solving.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing exemplary customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in spoken or written form so that others will understand with excellent grammar and phone/office etiquette.

Education & Experience

• Minimum Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum Required: 2+ years clerical/related industry

Systems & Technology

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

Benefits

At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.