Jr. Investment Advisor Associate (Newport Beach, CA)

Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC; California; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Newport Beach, CA is looking for a motivated Jr. Investment Advisor Associate to support high-net-worth clients with account management and service. The candidate will gain essential job knowledge while collaborating with experienced advisors, maintaining client files, and executing requests. Ideal applicants will have an undergraduate degree and some exposure to financial markets, along with strong communication and organizational skills. This full-time role emphasizes a client-service mindset, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel and Word.

Qualifications

• Some exposure to financial markets in classroom or internship setting.
• Strong interest in working in financial services.
• Independent, self-starter, possessing initiative, drive, composure, and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary service-related contact for high-net-worth investors.
• Open new accounts and monitor progress.
• Provide daily client service for various account needs.
• Execute asset allocation changes based on advisor recommendations.
• Maintain and update client files and CRM.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Quantitative skills

Client-service mind-frame

Attention to detail

Math aptitude

Ability to multi-task

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Jr. Investment Advisor Associate (Newport Beach, CA)

Kayne Anderson Rudnick

We value experience and skills, and we care about who you are. We strive to surround ourselves with good people who share our values, work hard, and support each other as a team and individually.

Job Description

• Develop job knowledge and skill set necessary to perform IAA role responsibilities.
• Act as primary service‑related and administrative contact for high‑net‑worth investors and their professional advisors (CPAs, business managers, attorneys).
• Open new accounts and monitor progress.
• Provide daily client service, including deposits, withdrawals, cashiering, tax trading, charitable gifting, required minimum distributions, special requests, account re‑registrations, cost basis step‑up, custom report creation, address changes, and account terminations.
• Execute asset allocation changes based on advisor recommendation and monitor progress.
• Schedule advisor‑client meetings and prepare portfolio review book materials.
• Attend in‑house or off‑site meetings or events as requested by advisor.
• Maintain and update client files, CRM, and other portfolio data.
• Collaborate with management to improve practices and procedures.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree.
• Some exposure to financial markets in classroom or internship setting.
• Strong interest in working in financial services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and quantitative skills.
• Strong attention to detail, math aptitude, and ability to multi‑task.
• Strong client‑service mind‑frame.
• Independent, self‑starter, possessing initiative, drive, composure, and enthusiasm.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Finance and Sales