Service Operations Associate (Raleigh, NC)

merceradvisors; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer Advisors is seeking a Service Operations Associate I to support the Client Service team by performing critical operational tasks. You will handle paperwork, money movements, account maintenance, and custodial interactions to ensure a seamless client experience without direct client-facing duties.

The role supports regulatory compliance, internal controls, and continuous improvement within a growing advisory firm.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Bachelor's degree highly preferred.
• 2–4 years of job related experience in financial services.
• Notary designation a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process client paperwork, forms, and documentation with accuracy and efficiency.
• Execute money movement requests, including wires, ACH transfers, and journal entries, in accordance with firm and custodial policies.
• Monitor and manage service requests in a centralized queue, ensuring timely resolution and escalation when needed.
• Maintain detailed records of all transactions and communications in the CRM and custodial platforms.
• Serve as a liaison with custodians and third-party platforms to resolve operational issues and facilitate transactions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce CRM

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Why Work at Mercer Advisors?

For more than 40 years, Mercer Advisors has been helping families amplify and simplify their financial lives by integrating financial planning, investment management, business management, tax, estate, insurance, and more, all managed by a single team. We deliver the kind of comprehensive care once reserved for only the wealthiest households.

Today, we serve over 42,800+ families across 110+ cities across the U.S. Ranked the #1 RIA Firm in the nation by Barron's for two consecutive years, Mercer Advisors is an independent fiduciary legally bound to act in our clients' best interests - always.*

Mercer Advisors offers a workplace that stands apart in the financial industry. More than half of our employees and client-facing professionals are women, reflecting the clients we serve. With a flexible, national footprint, we build our teams around exceptional talent - wherever they are.

Join us and help families amplify and simplify their financial lives with confidence.

* Mercer Advisors was ranked #1 for RIA firms with up to $70 billion in assets. The Barron's top RIA ranking is based on a combination of metrics - including size, growth, service quality, technology, succession planning and others. No fee was paid for participation in the ranking, however, Mercer Advisors has paid a fee to Barron's to use the ranking in marketing. Please see important information about the ranking criteria methodology here .

Job Summary:

The Service Operations Associate I is a critical operational role within the Client Service department, responsible for executing the administrative and transactional functions that support the firm's service delivery. This centralized team works from a shared queue to ensure timely and accurate processing of client requests, including paperwork, money movement, account maintenance, and custodial interactions.

This role is designed to complement the Relationship Manager (RM) function by handling the behind-the-scenes execution that enables a seamless client experience. While not client-facing, the Service Operations Associate I plays a vital role in maintaining operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and service consistency.

This position offers a clear career path to Service Operations Associate II and III, with increasing levels of complexity, ownership, and leadership within the operations function.

Essential Job Functions for this role include:

Operational Execution

• Process client paperwork, forms, and documentation with accuracy and efficiency.
• Execute money movement requests, including wires, ACH transfers, and journal entries, in accordance with firm and custodial policies.
• Monitor and manage service requests in a centralized queue, ensuring timely resolution and escalation when needed.
• Maintain detailed records of all transactions and communications in the CRM and custodial platforms.

Custodial & Platform Coordination

• Serve as a liaison with custodians and third-party platforms to resolve operational issues and facilitate transactions.
• Stay current on custodial procedures, platform updates, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all operational activities meet compliance standards and internal controls.

Team Collaboration & Support

• Partner with Relationship Managers and Wealth Advisors to support client service delivery through accurate execution.
• Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., compliance, financial planning, investment operations) to ensure alignment and efficiency.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Other duties as assigned.

Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and report operational inefficiencies or recurring issues.
• Assist in documenting and refining standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Support training and onboarding of new team members as needed.

Career Path & Growth:

• Service Operations Associate II: Increased ownership of complex transactions, custodial relationships, and process improvement initiatives.
• Service Operations Associate III: Leadership within the operations team, mentoring junior associates, and driving strategic operational enhancements.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Education :

High School diploma with a Bachelor's degree highly preferred

Experience :

Two to Four years of job related experience

Financial services industry required

Prior experience working in an office environment with a customer service focus helpful

Certifications:

• Notary designation a plus

Job Skills:

• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment while maintaining client focus and demonstrating attention to detail
• Enjoy collaborating and building positive relationships internally with co-workers and externally with clients and business vendors
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills a must
• Strong MS Word, Excel, and Outlook skills required; prior use of CRM system (Salesforce) a plus
• Strong desire for continuous self-learning and p