Registered Client Service Associate (Seattle or Bellevue)

Oppenheimer & Co Inc; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

401(k)

PTO

Paid family leave

Job summary

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. is seeking a Registered Client Service Associate for their Seattle or Bellevue branch in Washington.

The RCSA will support Financial Advisors in sales, marketing and day-to-day operations, requiring independence and teamwork to help grow the wealth management practice. Responsibilities include servicing client questions, learning account procedures, utilizing research tools, producing analytical reports and supporting events.

Qualifications

• FINRA registrations required within six months of hire.
• 3+ years’ experience as sales assistant/CSA in a corporate/brokerage environment.
• High proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to learn internal software.
• Must be a team player with growth mindset and opportunity to expand the role.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality in all dealings.
• Strong organizational skills and accuracy in daily tasks.
• Professional, timely and friendly communication with all levels.

Responsibilities

• Learn to service client and advisor needs for various accounts.
• Develop knowledge of forms and account procedures to assist clients.
• Use research and support tools to generate quality reports.
• Produce analytical reports using company software.
• Support marketing efforts and plan client events.
• Interact with local office staff, advisors and management.
• Answer phones, schedule appointments and manage deadlines.
• Demonstrate initiative and expand industry knowledge.

Skills

FINRA Series 7/63/65

MS Office

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Tools

Internal brokerage software

Job description

Registered Client Service Associate (Seattle or Bellevue)

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (“Oppenheimer”) is a leading middle-market investment bank and full service broker-dealer. With roots tracing back to 1881, the Company is engaged in a broad range of activities in the financial services industry, including retail securities brokerage, institutional sales and trading, investment banking (both corporate and public finance), equity & fixed income research, market making, trust services and investment advisory and asset management services.

Job Description

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.’s Private Client Division is currently seeking a Registered Client Service Associate for their Seattle or Bellevue branch office in Washington. The RCSA's primary responsibility is to support Financial Advisors in sales, marketing and day-to-day operations of a growing wealth management practice. This role requires superior interpersonal and multi-tasking skill sets. The candidate should be able to operate independently as well as a member of a small team. This role will assist in performing a variety of daily tasks so that the team grows their business, runs smoothly, and meets service excellence standards.

Responsibilities

• Learn and adapt to service the needs of various accounts in order to answer day-to-day questions from clients and advisors
• Quickly develop knowledge of a variety of forms and account procedures in order to assist clients
• Learn to utilize research and technical support tools
• Produce quality analytical reports using various software programs
• Promote Firm services by enhancing relationships with advisors through timely and accurate responses to questions
• Act with integrity and respect in all situations
• Cultivate and grow existing client relationships
• Assist with marketing efforts and plan client events
• Prioritize daily work, track progress of projects and deadlines, answer phones, take messages and schedule appointments
• Demonstrate initiative and desire to increase knowledge of rules, regulations and concepts
• Local office interaction with other support members, Financial Advisors and Management

Skills/Requirements

• FINRA Registrations: Series 7 and 63/65 (or 66) required (within first six months of hire)
• 3+ years’ experience working as a sales assistant/CSA in a corporate/brokerage environment
• Possess a high degree of proficiency with technology including MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), and can quickly learn internal software programs
• Must be a team player with an energetic, positive disposition seeking growth and opportunity to expand the role
• Must be able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
• Demonstrate strong accuracy and thoroughness in all facets of daily work and possess superb organizational skills
• Able to interface and articulate well with all levels of employees, management and clients in a highly professional, timely and friendly manner
• Able to meet designated deadlines and work effectively in a pressurized environment
• Demonstrate the ability to handle multiple tasks to completion with little or no supervision

Compensation:

For job postings in Washington, Oppenheimer is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role. This salary range is specific to the State of Washington and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making salary decisions including but not limited to your skills, qualifications, experience, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The current base salary range offered for this role is between $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year. Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as discretionary bonus. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees which may include Health, Dental, Vision, Mental Health & Wellness programs, 401(K), and PTO benefits. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. offers paid family medical leave and disability benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.