Job Summary:
The Client Service Associate is responsible for enhancing the client experience by servicing clients and providing operational support to Financial Advisors and NewEdge Wealth. As a Client Service Associate, you will interface with clients and prospective clients, anticipate their needs, resolve their problems, and follow through to provide exceptional service. This individual will also perform administrative and operational duties to support our collaborative team in their daily business practices (e.g., client meetings, onboarding new clients, marketing, etc.) and be the driver of firm initiatives.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Relationship Management
Educate clients on account services and capabilities (e.g., how to read statements/confirms, how to use Online Services, paperless options, etc.)
Collect appropriate documentation to set up new accounts and services
Open new accounts, process wire requests, capital calls and other money movement
Leverage various communication channels to keep in touch with clients
Process account service requests and ensure appropriate documentation
Wealth Strategy
Gather financial profile data to support wealth strategy discussions
Use eMoney and other software to produce solution options
Investment Solutions
Assist the advisor in creating recommended portfolios for clients and prospects, which will include investment research and reporting
Input orders within appropriate system and complete associated paperwork, if registered
As a registered representative, discern appropriate trade activity to compliment the portfolio strategy, and to raise funds for cashiering activities
Review daily branch reports and alerts and process accordingly
Assist in the preparation of marketing and review reports
Join calls with investment managers to learn about their strategies and create summaries of those conversations
Practice Management
Maintain contact management systems with up-to-date key client information
Manage the team calendar with respect to client meetings, prospecting activities and investment manager updates
Understand risk awareness and regulatory knowledge
Talent Management
Proactively develop self to continuously improve knowledge, skills and credentials
Communicate development needs
Assist with on-boarding new members to the firm
Required Skills/Abilities:
1-5 years of client service experience in wealth management or a related field
Series 7 and 66 licensed preferred or willingness to acquire a license while on the job
College degree preferred
Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized with great attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills, including being polished, courteous, professional, and patient
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Possesses exceptional multi-tasking skills and strong time-management
Experience working at an independent registered investment advisor (RIA) preferred
