Service Manager

Focus Financial Partners; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Job summary

The Service Manager role at Focus Partners delivers exceptional, solutions-oriented service to independent financial advisors and oversees timely execution of operational requests. This hybrid position operates from the St. Louis, MO office with daily collaboration across Advisor Services and the broader organization.

Success requires strong communication, problem solving, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining confidentiality and a client-first approach.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in the financial services industry, preferably within the RIA sector.
• Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of equivalent work experience.
• Extensive knowledge of back-office practices and custodians (e.g., Schwab, Fidelity, Pershing).
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication for inbound phone/email support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional service to financial advisors and respond to inquiries.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless advisor experience.
• Position Advisor Services as advisor advocates when resolving escalations.
• Serve as liaison with custodians and manage priority work to meet SLAs.
• Educate advisors on Buckingham Service Partners offerings and best practices.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or 3+ years equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary:

The Service Manager is responsible for delivering exceptional, solutions-oriented service to independent financial advisors and overseeing timely execution of operational and service requests. This includes developing a thorough understanding of operations and custodian processes and articulating the Buckingham Service Partners offering. The Service Manager is part of a dynamic team and department, and the role requires close teamwork and daily collaboration with teammates across Advisor Services and the organization. Duties may fluctuate with market volatility, seasonal volumes, and team coverage, so flexibility, the ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines will be critical. Strong communication, attention to detail, flexibility, and successful problem solving is essential to be successful in this role. This position operates on a hybrid schedule out of our St. Louis, MO office.

Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work in a team-based environment with a diverse group of teammates focused on providing exceptional service to financial advisors.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to research and respond to inquiries for a seamless advisor experience.
• Position Advisor Services and internal Operations teams as advisor advocates when resolving escalations.
• Serve as the primary liaison with our Custodians (Schwab, Fidelity, Pershing, etc.).
• Effectively prioritize work to meet deadlines and service level agreements.
• Take initiative to continuously develop skills and knowledge to enhance support to advisors and their firms.
• Provide outstanding client service to advisors and their firms with a "one call resolution" mentality while demonstrating empathy and solution focused problem-solving skills.
• Manage heavy inbound email, phone volume, and online portal requests.
• Build trust through high-touch personalized service, once interaction at a time.
• Anticipate client issues and proactively resolve while effectively coordinating with other departments.
• Educate advisors on Buckingham Strategic Partners offering, custodian, and industry best practices.
• Other duties and projects will be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years in the financial services industry, specifically within the RIA industry preferred.
• Prior customer service-related experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or 3+ years of equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.
• Extensive knowledge of industry back-office practices, including custodians (Charles Schwab, Fidelity, Pershing, etc.).
• Desire to take ownership and provide the best customer service in the industry.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with a desire to work in an inbound phone and email environment.

• Energetic self-starter who possesses an extremely positive attitude, flexibility, professionalism, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
• Quick learner with strong attention to detail, organization, time management, and active listening skills.
• Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume organization that remains committed to a collaborative and advisor-focused experience.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and staff.
• Sensitive to issues of confidentiality.

This position is anon-exempt position. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between$70,000 - $80,000 base salary compensation range. Actual base pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k). Please note that the job title is subject to change based on the selected candidate's experience and education.

Focus Partners is an organization of wealth, asset, and business management resources that brings strength, innovation, and partnership to client relationships. Through a comprehensive range of services, Focus Partners supports clients at every stage of life, helping them manage their financial future. Focus Partners uses research-backed investment strategies to create custom-built portfolios and delivers personalized wealth planning solutions to clients in all 50 states. Focus Partners is part of Focus, a leading financial services firm comprised of wealth management, family office, and business management services. To learn more about Focus, visit focuspartners.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.

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Focus is a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated wealth management, family office, and business management services. Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique, client-first fiduciary philosophy, Focus helps individuals, families, and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs. To learn more about Focus, visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.

EEO Statement

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