Senior Financial Client Associate

Benjamin F Edwards & Co•Woodstock, IL

12d•$25 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

With minimal supervision, the Senior Financial Client Associate assists the Financial Advisor (s) by providing a wide variety of client-related activities, including but not limited to account opening, maintenance and research, maintaining client notes, greeting visitors, responding to phone and email inquiries, researching and resolving questions, coordinating appointments, implementing marketing and business plans, filing and record keeping in accordance with Compliance regulations by following policy and procedure. Partner closely with a Financial Advisor (s) to collaborate on delivering a seamless client experience.

Requirements

Proficient experience with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software and technology. Experience with Pershing/NetX360, Salesforce, Orion and MoneyGuidePro is a plus.
Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Professional presence with strong customer service and interpersonal skills experience
Detail oriented, excellent organization skills and able to manage a variety of tasks.
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, evolving environment; excellent time management skills.
Excellent communicator (oral and written) across a wide variety of communication channels (in-person, phone and virtually); solid interpersonal skills.
Ability to seek new ways to improve processes, suggest new ideas and approaches.
Exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
Minimum Required: Bachelor’s Degree, and/or equivalent work experience
Minimum Required: 10+ years of work experience in client services, preferably within the financial industry.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Pershing/NetX360, Salesforce, Orion and MoneyGuidePro is a plus.

Responsibilities

Serves as primary point of contact for clients and provides a high level of support; respond to client inquiries and ensure timely resolution.
Assist Financial Advisor(s) with opening new accounts and send required account and transaction documents to clients.
Research and resolve account problems, missing documents, etc. Identify errors and initiate corrective measures. Follow up and relay correct information to clients.
Create, prepare and review daily client reports and presentations for client meetings and/or for Financial Advisor(s). Maintain client notes and follow up on resulting action items, leveraging tools such as Salesforce, Orion and Microsoft Bookings, etc.
Assist in financial planning efforts by entering client data in MoneyGuidePro, financial planning software, and walking clients through account set up and review options in the client portal.
Perform tasks including but not limited to scanning and organizing documents, scheduling client meetings and calendar events, executing daily tasks and notification, preparing correspondence and assist with mailing and client requests.
Act as liaison between the Branch and Home Office for various projects and issues, such as technology needs, outside vendors, branch procedures, etc.
Assist Financial Advisor(s) with the prospecting of new clients through mailings and seminars.
Follow firm policies, procedures and maintain files in accordance with firm and regulatory guidelines.
Perform administrative duties as required by the Financial Advisor(s) or branch manager.
Perform other related duties as assigned.