Trader/Client Service Specialist

Elser Financial Planning; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Long-Term Disability

8 paid holidays

401(k) plan with employer match

Job summary

Elser Financial Planning in Indianapolis is seeking a Trader/Client Service Specialist to support daily operations while managing client portfolios and enhancing efficiencies through technology. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years in financial services, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

This in-office position offers a starting salary of $65,000 per year based on experience, health insurance, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan with employer match.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the financial services industry.
• Series 65 or equivalent trading license required.
• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with client portfolio management and money movement requests.
• Monitor custodial transactions for accuracy and compliance.
• Generate client reports and organize client data.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Judgment and decisiveness

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Job description

Elser Financial Planning (EFP) is a values-centric wealth management firm that focuses on building lasting relationships and improving clients’ lives through comprehensive financial planning. The firm emphasizes tax-efficient and sustainable withdrawal strategies throughout retirement, while minimizing investment expenses. EFP is committed to clear, concise communication and delivering world-class service to every client. After thoroughly analyzing each client’s financial situation, the team develops customized strategies to help clients achieve their goals in a tax-efficient manner.

Position Overview:

This is an in-office position. The Trader/Client Service Specialist provides critical support to the firm’s daily operations. In this role, you will have the opportunity to interface with advisors and other operations team members in a highly professional and collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the management of client portfolios, including rebalancing and processing money movement requests, such as wire transfers/ACH distributions, family gifting, charitable gifting, and other asset movement requests
• Apply technological solutions to provide efficiencies in all areas of the trading and portfolio-management processes
• Proactively analyze portfolios to determine if they are within allocation tolerance bands
• Monitor custodial transactions for accuracy, timeliness, and to ensure compliance with firm policies and/or industry regulations
• Assist with custodial paperwork and processing of forms, including applications, new accounts, and account transfers
• Coordinate and track new clients through the onboarding process
• Assist with quarterly performance reports and billing invoices
• Leverage technology to generate client reports and organize client data
• Participate in continuous process improvement efforts and support implementation of trading and operation systems enhancements
• Assist with other administrative tasks to support the growth and development of the firm

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the financial services industry
• Series 65 or other trading license equivalent
• Sound judgment and the ability to be proactive and decisive
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.
• Strong attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Salary: Beginning at $65,000/yr and based on experience
• Insurance: Health and Long-Term Disability
• Holidays: 8 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with employer match

Elser Financial Planning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The firm does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.