Registered Client Service Associates provide exceptional service to our clients and support Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams on a daily basis. Through regular interactions with clients, individuals in this role build trusted relationships and maintain a client‑first mindset.
Responsibilities
Client Support
- Supporting the FA/PWA/team in cultivating and enhancing new and existing client relationships
- Executing money movement transactions at the request of the client and/or FA/PWA/team
- Answering general non‑investment related questions concerning client accounts, including relaying stock positions and providing account balances (e.g., funds due and margin debit)
- Entering profile information or pre‑filling account documentation on client accounts and/or documents in a clerical capacity at the direction of the client and/or FA/PWA/team
- Educating or enrolling clients in digital tools (e.g., MSOnline, eSign, eAuthorization)
- Onboarding and maintaining client accounts, including collecting client information and required documentation in a clerical capacity at the direction of the client and/or FA/PWA/team
- Providing existing clients with details around their account information (e.g., investment objectives, risk tolerance)
- Accepting or entering unsolicited orders and/or entering solicited orders in a clerical capacity at the direction of the FA/PWA/team
- Supporting the FAs/PWAs/teams’ marketing strategy (e.g., website maintenance)
- Assisting FAs/PWAs/teams in delivering against their business plan and client service model
- Remaining current on all policies, procedures, and new platforms
- Participating in firm initiatives (e.g., training or education programs), special projects and/or other duties directed by local management
Administrative Support
- Answering inbound phone calls or making outbound calls with updates on service requests (e.g., scheduling follow‑up calls with FAs/PWAs/teams as needed)
- Managing the calendar including coordinating meetings or events with logistics such as material prep (e.g., maintaining agendas, sending calendar invites with Zoom credentials)
- Maintaining travel itineraries, preparing expense reports and managing the reimbursement process
- Assisting with general in‑office support functions such as copying, filing and scanning documentation
- Preparing and submitting expense reports for processing at the direction of the FA/PWA
Qualifications and Skills
- High School Diploma/Equivalency (College degree preferred)
- Active Series 7 (GS) and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA)
- Two or more years of industry experience preferred
- Knowledge of financial services products, including equities, bonds, options, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and managed accounts
- Detail oriented with superior organizational skills and ability to prioritize
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Exceptional writing, interpersonal and client service skills
- Strong time‑management skills
- Team player with the ability to collaborate with others
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
- Adaptable and able to multitask
- Goal oriented, self‑motivated and results driven
Reporting
Reports to: Business Service Officer
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