Client Service Lead

Corient; New York (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with Employer Matching

Medical Plan options

Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

FSA/HSA

Commuter & Transit benefits

Professional development reimbursement

Volunteer days

Job summary

Corient is seeking an experienced client service leader in New York to oversee a team of Client Service Associates and coordinate across clients, advisors, and internal teams.

You will drive operational excellence, ensure data integrity in client systems like Salesforce, and coach junior staff while maintaining high client satisfaction. This exempt role is based in NY with onsite work four days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required from a recognized program.
• Minimum 5 years in financial services with at least 3 in leadership/supervisory roles.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a team of Client Service Associates to foster collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Partner with clients, advisors, and internal teams to oversee operational activities for client relationships.
• Monitor progress and quality of client-related activities to ensure excellence and satisfaction.
• Ensure quality, timeliness, and consistency of the team’s output and accountability.
• Manage workload distribution, priorities, and performance metrics for team members.
• Drive team process improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
• Coach and develop junior team members with guidance and training.
• Operate client systems (e.g., Salesforce, Addepar) with accurate data.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Mentoring/coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Join a team that values your ambition and empowers your growth

At Corient, we help high‑and ultra‑high‑net‑worth individuals and families to enjoy a full life, while enabling them to preserve their wealth for future generations, and provide for the people, causes and communities they care about. We focus on exceeding expectations, simplifying lives, and establishing legacies that last for generations. We are always looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our team. If you want to work for a company that values your contributions and supports your growth, we would like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a team of Client Service Associates, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner across clients, advisors, and other internal teams and 3rd parties to oversee all operational and administrative activities required to support client relationships.
• Monitor the status, progress, and quality of all client-related activities to ensure consistent execution, operational excellence, and client satisfaction.
• Ensure quality, timeliness, and consistency of team’s work, and maintain accountability for team’s output.
• Manage workload distribution, set priorities, and monitor performance metrics for team members.
• Lead team‑level process improvements by implementing changes that enhance consistency, efficiency, and overall service delivery.
• Coach and develop junior team members by providing structured guidance, ongoing feedback, and targeted training.
• Operate within any applicable client systems (e.g., Salesforce, Addepar, etc.), ensuring all client data is complete, accurate, and up to date.
• Ensure ongoing adherence to firm policies, procedures, and compliance standards, as well as any applicable legal and regulatory guidelines.
• Proactively seek out and pursue opportunities to drive improved client and business outcomes, in partnership with firm leadership.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial services, with at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire high‑performing teams.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision‑making skills, with the ability to manage escalations and drive effective outcomes.
• Demonstrated success in leading change management initiatives and driving organizational transformation.
• Highly collaborative, with the ability to partner effectively across cross‑functional teams.
• Exceptional communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced proficiency in CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite, and a (high level of competency in Excel)
• Strong decision‑making skills and ability to handle escalated client issues effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop high‑performing teams.
• Excellent team player
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic with consistent ability to take full ownership of projects and carrying through to completion.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, with keen attention to detail in fast‑paced, multi‑tasking environments.

This position description is intended to provide a general overview of the expectations and responsibilities of this position and may not include all tasks that may be assigned. As the nature of business demands change, so may the functions of this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned with or without notice.

Pay Information

This position is exempt and is paid according to the laws of the State of New York. The pay range for this position is $94,000-$130,000 USD per year. We are required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires the physical capabilities to work in an office environment, which may include prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Corient seeks to make reasonable accommodations that enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties when possible.
• This position may require the ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
• This position is required to work onsite 4 days per week.

U.S. Eligibility Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States. For U.S. employment opportunities, Corient hires U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. Corient will require proof of work authorization.
• Corient participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E‑Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E‑Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9.
• Must be willing to execute Corient’s Employee Agreement or Confidentiality and Non‑Disclosure Agreement, which require, among other things, post‑employment obligations relating to non‑solicitation, confidentiality, and non‑disclosure.

What You Can Expect From Us

• 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching
• Four Medical Plan options that is generously subsidized by Corient
• Employer paid Dental, Vision & Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employer paid Short‑term & Long‑term Disability
• Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts
• Dependent Care FSA
• Commuter & Transit FSA
• Corporate Discount Program - Perkspot
• Training Reimbursement
• Paid Professional Designations
• Giving back to the community - Volunteer days

Corient is one of the fastest‑growing wealth management platforms in the United States. We have over 40 offices located across the country that serve more than 15,000 clients and manage over $220 billion in client assets. We combine a boutique’s personal service, creativity and objective advice with the extensive resources and vast intellectual capital of an innovative industry leader to create a profoundly different wealth management experience for our clients.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will be recruited and, if applicable, selected and employed without regard to sex, race, religion, marital status, veteran status, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, creed, ancestry, disability, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law.

This position description is intended to provide a general overview of the expectations and responsibilities of this position and may not include all tasks that may be assigned. As the nature of business demands change, so may the functions of this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned with or without notice.

Corient refers to the separate but affiliated entities under common control of Corient Holdings Inc. Client assets include all assets of Corient Holdings Inc., including majority‑and minority‑owned businesses.