Junior Client Service Advisor

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) plan

Monday–Friday schedule

Job summary

Crawford Thomas Recruiting is seeking a Junior Client Service Advisor in Bethesda, MD to provide day-to-day operational and client service support to an advisory team.

Ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling administrative and financial service responsibilities. This is a path to a career in wealth management with a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in financial services or related field preferred.
• Basic understanding of mutual funds, IRAs, brokerage accounts and retirement plans.
• Strong organizational skills and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day client service and administrative support.
• Assist with opening and maintaining client accounts.
• Process deposits, withdrawals, transfers and other transactions.
• Respond to client requests and ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain accurate client records and documentation.

Skills

Client service orientation

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Fidelity

Charles Schwab

Job description

JUNIOR CLIENT SERVICE ADVISOR

Location: Bethesda, MD

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Low–Mid $70,000s

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Position Summary

We are seeking a Junior Client Service Advisor to provide day-to-day operational and client service support to an advisory team and their clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an interest in financial services who understands basic investment and retirement concepts and wants to build a career in wealth management.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling administrative and financial service responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Client Service & Account Administration

• Provide day-to-day client service and administrative support.
• Assist with opening and maintaining client accounts.
• Process deposits, withdrawals, transfers, and other account transactions.
• Respond to client requests and follow up to ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain accurate and organized client records and documentation.

Custodian & Financial Operations

• Work with custodians, retirement plan carriers, and financial service platforms.
• Support account administration through platforms such as Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, including checks and time-sensitive documents.
• Prepare checks for deposit and ensure financial documents are processed accurately and securely.
• Gather account statements and financial records for clients, advisors, and outside accountants.

Reporting & Administrative Support

• Print, organize, and distribute client reports and account documentation.
• Assist with operational and administrative projects as needed.
• Learn and develop expertise in the firm's client service processes and financial operations.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in financial services, wealth management, banking, investment operations, or a related field preferred.
• Basic understanding of financial products such as mutual funds, IRAs, brokerage accounts, and retirement plans.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Professional communication style with a strong client-service mindset.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.
• Strong follow-through and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to quickly learn new financial systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related field preferred but not required.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for someone who is dependable, eager to learn, and takes pride in doing things correctly.

The Ideal Candidate

• Enjoys helping clients and working as part of a team.
• Takes ownership of their work.
• Pays close attention to detail.
• Is interested in building a long-term career in financial services.
• Thrives in a professional, collaborative office environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary in the low–mid $70,000s.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule.
• Professional and collaborative shared-office environment.