Associate I, Client Relations

William Blair•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Investors rely on William Blair Private Wealth Management to activate their capital with purpose and precision. Our wealth advisors and their teams do this by delivering thoughtfully constructed, integrated wealth planning and by providing access to compelling investment opportunities. As one of the last true global partnerships in the investment industry, William Blair combines the world-class investment resources of a full-service global firm and the high-touch service, stability, and culture of an independent boutique. This model empowers us to be singularly focused on our clients’ success across market cycles and across generations. The firm has been a well-respected provider of private wealth management since 1935 and has won several awards from Barron’s and Forbes for best wealth advisors and wealth advisor teams. William Blair Private Wealth Management is seeking an Associate I - Client Relations to provide professional client service while responding to client inquiries and requests. The qualified individual will focus on learning how to perform necessary tasks from higher level team members, review client documentation for completeness and compliance with applicable policies and regulations and apply understanding of firm products, policies, systems and current market conditions to support Wealth Advisor teams through client interactions. In addition, the selected individual will provide basic operational support to Wealth Advisors with moderate supervision.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required.
1 year of experience required, with financial services industry experience preferred.
SIE Exam, Series 7, and Series 63/65 (or 66) must be acquired within 150 days of employment.
Client service orientation.
Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities and meet strict deadlines.
Attention to detail and quality.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a team environment.
Ability to collaborate and build trusted relationships.
Knowledge of applicable compliance/security industry rules and regulations.
Experience with MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Gain an understanding of the processes and procedures required for client account activity.
Receive guidance from senior members on the team.
Review and respond to client inquiries/service requests in a timely manner with a focus on client onboarding, cash management, account billing, trading (where required) and operational requests.
Learn how to identify and communicate issues/potential problems that may require escalation.
Review client account documentation to ensure all required account documentation is acquired and updated.
Regularly update Client Relationship Management (CRM) system.
Assist with the facilitation of maintenance/updating of clients’ investment profile information.
Develop an understanding of clients’ needs and preferences, as well as an understanding of current market conditions and regulatory requirements.
Be responsive to changes in the business and compliance environment when communicating with clients.
Learn how to develop and maintain internal and external relationships focused on enhancing the client experience.
Leverage internal resources to ensure the integrated delivery of client solutions.
Review client information and assist in the preparation of performance reports.
May attend client and prospect meetings as an integral member of the Advisor support team when deemed appropriate.
Proactively leverage ideas, insight, and relationships to help facilitate new and incremental business.
Provide support to Business Managers, Investment Associates, and Wealth Advisors.
Participate in additional projects as requested by Advisors and/or management.
Facilitate general administrative tasks, if requested by Wealth Advisor(s), including but not limited to meeting set-up and travel arrangements.
Ensure work activities follow established risk controls and are in compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Actively engage in available training and education programs to maintain current status on policies, procedures and risk awareness.
Additional responsibilities as requested.