Senior Client Specialist - Wealth Management Onboarding

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED is seeking a Senior Client Specialist to partner with Financial Advisors in delivering exceptional client service and strategic onboarding.

You will manage complex onboarding, high-touch communications, and business development opportunities to enhance advisor effectiveness and practice growth. The role requires active securities licenses (SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 or Series 63/65), 5+ years of industry experience, and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills.

Qualifications

• Active securities licenses required (SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 or Series 63/65).
• 5+ years of financial services industry experience.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint with ability to navigate wealth management tech platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex client onboarding and high-touch communications.
• Coordinate client meetings, seminars, and materials for advisors.
• Manage and maintain CRM system, mailings, reporting, and client service models.
• Identify growth opportunities and support advisor effectiveness and practice success.
• Ensure regulatory adherence in client servicing and paperwork.

Skills

SIE Exam

Series 7

Series 66

Series 63

Series 65

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED is seeking a Senior Client Specialist to partner with Financial Advisors in delivering exceptional client service and strategic onboarding.

You will manage complex onboarding, high-touch communications, and business development opportunities to enhance advisor effectiveness and practice growth. The role requires active securities licenses (SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 or Series 63/65), 5+ years of industry experience, and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills.