Wealth Management Associate

Manning & Napier, Inc.; Village of Fairport (NY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Manning & Napier, a leading wealth management firm, invites a Wealth Management Associate to join our Fairport, NY team. You will collaborate with Distribution Groups, Relationship Managers, and clients to coordinate and service all aspects of client accounts, reports, and reviews.

The role reports to the Client Service Manager and emphasizes accuracy, communication, and teamwork. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree, up to one year of investment industry experience, and licensing plans

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• One year of investment industry experience preferred.
• Series 7 and 66 or equivalent to be obtained within 12 months of start date.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with strong prioritization and organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of investment solutions serviced through Manning & Napier.
• Coordinate account openings, asset transfers and closings.
• Oversee preparation and accuracy of client reports and year-end summaries.
• Prepare client reviews and mailings for meetings.
• Escalate problems to management as appropriate.
• Provide back-up coverage to other team members.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Numbers / math comfort

Independent work

Client service mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

## Wealth Management AssociateApply: Fairport, NY: Full time: Posted Today: R246**Summary**As a Wealth Management Associate, you will work in collaboration with the external and internal Distribution team, Intermediary Distribution Group Associates, Institutional Associates and Relationship Managers in order to coordinate and service support all aspects of the client, Personal Financial Advisor (PFA), and Consultant relationship. You will report to the Client Service Manager.**Responsibilities*** Develop comprehensive knowledge of all investment solutions available and serviced through Manning & Napier* Develop a comprehensive knowledge of custody services and processes for all types of accounts* Coordinate and monitor account openings, asset transfers and account closing processes and documentation.* Oversee the preparation and accuracy of client reports including year-end summaries, 1099 reporting, performance reports, client statements, and ad hoc requests* Prepare and coordinate client reviews for meetings and mailings* Participate in problem solving and troubleshooting of client, PFA, and Distribution team issues and inquiries* Critical review of incoming correspondence (i.e., trading directives and actionable items) and ensuring these items are properly routed for timely processing and approved accordingly* Assist with client portal support phone queue* Escalation of problems or issues to management as appropriate* Participate in prospecting initiatives and campaigns as appropriate* Provide back-up coverage and support to other members of the team* Assist with training new team members on practice and procedure, and mentoring new Client Service Associates* Other projects as assigned**Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree* One year of investment industry experience preferred* Series 7 and 66 or equivalent to be obtained within 12 months of start date* Prior direct client relationship experience preferred* Work independently with strong prioritization and organization skills* Excellent verbal and written communication skills* Comfort in dealing with numbers/mathematics**Compensation:** Expected hourly rate between **$25 - $28.21 per hour;** subjective bonus potential in addition to hourly rate