Wealth Services Associate - Client Onboarding

Northern Trust; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is a global leader in wealth management, asset servicing, and banking services. This role supports day-to-day client servicing, onboarding, and advisory collaboration with Financial Advisors, leveraging investment product knowledge and regulatory understanding.

The position requires 3+ years in client-facing financial services, strong communication, and proficiency with financial tools. A college degree and FINRA licenses are preferred or required.

Qualifications

• Three or more years in a client-facing service role in brokerage or financial services.
• Ability to analyze investment objectives and advise clients given risk tolerance and market conditions.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• FINRA qualifications required (SIE, Series 7/TO and 63/65 or 66).

Responsibilities

• Open, service, and maintain client accounts; onboard new relationships and advisory agreements.
• Assist Financial Advisors in evaluating investment objectives and providing guidance to clients.
• Build relationships with Financial Advisors, partners, and clients through proactive service.
• Respond to client needs with internal teams (Sales, Operations, Management).
• Maintain client information in CRM and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide leadership as a subject-expert and coach junior staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Investment products knowledge

Education

College degree preferred

FINRA SIE exam

Series 7/TO and 63/65 or 66 required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Wealthscape

Morningstar Analytics

Thomson ONE

Job description

Northern Trust is a global leader in wealth management, asset servicing, and banking services. This role supports day-to-day client servicing, onboarding, and advisory collaboration with Financial Advisors, leveraging investment product knowledge and regulatory understanding.

The position requires 3+ years in client-facing financial services, strong communication, and proficiency with financial tools. A college degree and FINRA licenses are preferred or required.