Client Services Associate for Financial Advisors

Cetera Financial Group Inc; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Cetera Financial Group Inc is seeking an organized Administrative Assistant to support Financial Advisors with day-to-day investment practice operations, including handling client paperwork, processing transactions, scheduling meetings, and maintaining client relationships onsite. The role requires strong time management and excellent communication, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

You will liaise between clients and advisors, prepare meeting materials, and ensure timely follow-ups in

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in an administrative or customer service role
• Strong time management and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and quick to learn new programs

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between the registered representatives and their clients.
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and prepare materials for client meetings.
• Aide registered representatives in preparing client illustrations, graphs, and reports for presentations and meetings.
• Prepare and complete client paperwork and follow up tasks to support registered representative.
• Spend time with clients on the phone, via virtual visits and in person to ensure client service level needs are met.
• Organize client events and follow up tasks.
• Maintain client records and retention management within corporate requirements.
• Conduct proactive outreach to clients and registered representatives on time sensitive activities (e.g., RMDs, Client's Quarterly/Annual Reviews).
• Assume ownership of inquiries and requests; communicate with internal Cetera departments to ensure clients' expectations for timely service delivery are met.
• Educate clients on account services, capabilities, and new technology.
• Complete required corporate training on new technologies and follow implementation guidelines.
• Maintain compliance guidelines, client communication notes in AdviceWorks/SmartWorks and Redtail while following Cetera standards in a timely manner.
• Work with Advisor(s) through weekly meetings to help maintain Advisors Business Plan process, tasks, marketing, and client communication expectations and follow up processes.

Skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cetera Financial Group Inc is seeking an organized Administrative Assistant to support Financial Advisors with day-to-day investment practice operations, including handling client paperwork, processing transactions, scheduling meetings, and maintaining client relationships onsite. The role requires strong time management and excellent communication, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

You will liaise between clients and advisors, prepare meeting materials, and ensure timely follow-ups in