Financial Assistant

Wintrust Financial; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking financial services firm that values integrity and excellence. As a Financial Associate, you will play a crucial role in supporting Financial Advisors and enhancing client relationships. This position offers a dynamic environment where you can grow your career while contributing to a team that is committed to providing exceptional service to clients. With a strong emphasis on employee development and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the financial industry. Embrace a culture that promotes from within and values your contributions.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Discretionary or incentive bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

401k plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the financial industry preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Salesforce is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support Financial Advisor with administrative and sales tasks.
• Manage client onboarding and maintain compliance files.
• Enhance client experience through effective communication.

Skills

Customer Service

Relationship Management

Administrative Support

Sales Support

Education

3+ years of relevant experience in the financial industry

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Salesforce

Workday

Job description

Wintrust Wealth Management serves the financial needs of private clients, including high net worth individuals, business owners, and institutions. Since our founding in 1931, we have been helping clients meet their increasingly complex financial goals with the highest standards of service and integrity. Through our four companies, Wintrust Investments LLC, Wintrust Private Trust., Great Lakes Advisors LLC, and The Chicago Deferred Exchange Company LLC, we offer comprehensive wealth management solutions, including investment, trust, and asset management services. Wintrust Wealth Management is a division of Wintrust, a financial services company with more than $62 billion in assets.

Why join us?

• An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 9 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)
• Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match, and tuition reimbursement, to name a few
• Promote from within culture

Why join this team?

• We employ approximately 300 associates and are responsible for more than $25+ billion of client assets
• Strong track record of valuing and investing in existing talent by providing opportunities for growth and advancement
• We hold ourselves to the highest standard of service and integrity in the industry
• We have a strong reputation for quality service and impeccable ethics

What you will do

• As a Wintrust Wealth Management Financial Associate, you will support our Financial Advisor located in our Naples location.
• Help in delivering client investment solutions by providing a full complement of administrative support, sales support, customer service, and other related resources to your financial advisors and clients.
• Facilitate new client onboarding process - open and maintain client accounts, manage account paperwork, track and record client correspondence, generate various performance and activity reports, along with other operational activities.
• Schedule and manage client reviews. Prep Financial Advisor for client review meetings, including preparing presentations and updating client profiles. Enter and maintain CRM notes as directed.
• Ensure the team is compliant in following all processes and procedures; maintain clean and up-to-date compliance files.
• Act as the team’s Office Manager. Order supplies, keep marketing materials up to date, and keep the office running smoothly.
• Work to deepen and enhance inter-company relationships. Manage banker referral flow activity for team in Salesforce system.
• Cultivate a service environment targeted towards enhancing the client experience.
• Handle various client communications and mailings, including monthly newsletters, birthday cards, Christmas cards, etc.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in the financial industry and customer service experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; knowledge of Salesforce and Workday desirable.
• FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses and Illinois Insurance License preferred, but not required to start.
• Relationship management skills.
• A thorough understanding of a client service environment.

Compensation

The estimated hourly rate for this role is $20.20 - $24.04, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual pay rate may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience.

From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To be Chicago’s Bank and Wisconsin's Bank, we need to reflect that diversity both in all the communities we serve, the people we employ, the organizations we work with, and our banking and lending practices. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.