Private Wealth Associate

AllianceBernstein L.P.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Bernstein Private Wealth Management in Los Angeles is seeking an Associate to support Financial Advisors with portfolio analysis, account maintenance, and meeting preparation, helping deliver a high-touch client experience to high-net-worth clients.

The Associate Development Program provides industry training in wealth planning, trusts & estates, investment management philosophies, and professional skills development, with emphasis on client service excellence and collaboration.

Qualifications

• People who possess strong analytical and communication skills (both written and verbal) and an ability to build relationships.
• Accomplished team players who thrive in a rigorous and challenging environment.
• Individuals who are client-focused and detail-oriented with a strong ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced atmosphere.
• Individuals who have a bachelor's degree with excellence in academics and strong leadership experience.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel are required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and network with senior professionals throughout the firm to fuel career success.
• Partner with Financial Advisors to build their business and provide service and support functions such as portfolio analysis, account creation and maintenance, and client/prospect meeting preparation.
• Build relationships with clients and prospective clients to understand and support all aspects of their servicing needs.
• Strive to provide a world-class level of customer service and support.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Client service focus

Attention to detail

Word and Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree with excellence in academics and leadership experience

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Position Overview

Bernstein Private Wealth Management is a premier investment management firm advising high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients. As an industry leader, we put people first and pride ourselves on selecting and developing high caliber talent. Bernstein Private Wealth Associates are client service professionals who exhibit drive, ambition, and exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, and who, in collaboration with Financial Advisors, help propel the growth of our Private Wealth Management Platform. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to partner with Advisors to provide asset allocation recommendations, capital markets positioning, portfolio analytics, and wealth and legacy planning for high-net-worth individuals and families.

An Associate will:

• Collaborate and network with senior professionals throughout the firm to fuel career success
• Partner with Financial Advisors to build their business and provide service and support functions such as portfolio analysis, account creation and maintenance, and client/prospect meeting preparation
• Build relationships with clients and prospective clients to understand and support all aspects of their servicing needs
• Strive to provide a world-class level of customer service and support

Associate Development Program (ADP) Includes:

• In-depth industry training on proprietary investments, services, policies and procedures
• Advanced training on trusts & estates, wealth planning, investment management philosophies, and financial management strategies
• A focus on client service excellence, partnership and sales training in order to provide an exceptional client experience
• Behavioral training geared toward the development of communication, leadership, and other professional skills
• Career management, one-on-one coaching, and specialized skills training to achieve success beyond the Associate role

Job Qualifications We Are Seeking:

• People who possess strong analytical and communication skills (both written and verbal) and an ability to build relationships
• Accomplished team players who thrive in a rigorous and challenging environment
• Individuals who are client-focused and detail-oriented with a strong ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced atmosphere
• Individuals who have a bachelor's degree with excellence in academics and strong leadership experience
• Proficiency in Word and Excel are required

Desired Qualifications:

• 1-2 years client service experience, financial services industry experience a plus

Company Overview

Bernstein Private Wealth Management advises high-net-worth clients on planning for—and living with the complexities that come with wealth. We specialize in addressing challenges that extend well beyond wealth management by offering a vast network of resources customized to clients’ values and needs. Bernstein is distinguished among major wealth managers by its holistic approach, flexible process, innovative research, sophisticated modeling, and cutting-edge investment solutions. Our people are our advantage. Our collaborative culture means each client is supported by a team of specialists aligned with a shared sense of purpose. Bernstein is a business unit of AllianceBernstein, which ranks among the largest investment managers in the world, with 4,400 employees across 51 locations in 25 countries and over $700 billion in assets under management. Join us in pursuing insights that unlock opportunities. Learn more at http://www.Bernstein.com To learn more about Our Purpose and What We Stand for, visit us at http://www.bernstein.com/our-story/overview.html

Salary Disclosure

In accordance with applicable law, the minimum and maximum base annual salary for this role is as follows: Base Salary: $76,000-88,000. Actual base salaries may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base salary is just one component of total compensation at AB, which may include, depending on eligibility, benefits, commissions, year-end incentive compensation, and other incentives.

Location

Los Angeles, California We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 51 locations operating in 25 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work. Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us!

Equal Opportunity Statement

AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law. AB’s policies, as well as practices, seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants, based solely on job-related criteria. Please be advised that AB does not solicit confidential information from job applicants during the screening process, nor extend job offers without the candidate participating in a series of interviews to be properly considered for an open role. If you receive requests for confidential information, outside of the formal interviewing process even if the person asserts that they represent AB, we encourage you not to reply.