Advisory Services Specialist

Benjamin F Edwards & Co•Clayton, MO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advisory Services Specialist will work closely with our advisors and their teams to assist with the day-to-day fee-based advisory operations needs such as fee-billing, liaising with third-party asset managers and custodians, the disbursement and deposit of funds, and account setup and support.

Requirements

Energetic and results-driven, with desire to work in fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
Constant learner, with the ability to multi-task and work effectively with urgency.
Intelecctually curious and open-minded, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex information effectively.
Patient with exceptional client service skills and ability to resolve operational issues.
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Familiarity with SEC and FINRA rules and regulations.
3+ years of experience in financial services; specifically, fee-based investment advisory.
Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with Orion is preferred.
Low-code/Microsoft Power Automate experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with our advisors and their teams in the opening and maintenance of fee-based advisory accounts, including client billing and advisor compensation.
Work with our custodian and third-party asset managers on critical tasks such as account setup and funding.
Review and monitor fee-based advisory accounts to ensure timely investment of assets, feebilling, and disbursement of funds.
Serve as liaison with external billing teams and the Finance Department on all advisory feebilling matters.
Collaborate with our Trading Services team and third-party asset managers on all trading inquiries, including the reconciliation of trade corrections.
Work with other home office teams to assist with supporting the firm’s advisor-directed advisory program.