Senior Investment Associate

HUB International•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$125,000 - $150,000

About The Position

IGNITE YOUR PASSION IMPACT WHAT MATTERS WHO WE ARE. Breaking Boundaries for 25 years - and counting. The world is rapidly changing, and HUB is here to advise businesses and individuals on how to prepare for the unexpected. With more than 600 HUB offices across North America, our focus is dedicated to providing our customers with the peace of mind that what matters most will be protected through unrelenting advocacy and tailored insurance solutions. Our growing team of professionals across North America represents a broad, deep, and one-of-a kind aggregation of entrepreneurs and leaders recognized for their excellence throughout the insurance community. WE LOVE OUR PEOPLE & OUR PEOPLE LOVE US. We have the competitive, exciting, and friendly work environment you are seeking. We strategically position our employees for longevity and success by investing in their future and providing continuous opportunities for growth and development. Join us in taking the first step toward creating a future that combines a diverse, challenging work environment with financial security and career satisfaction. We welcome ALL candidates and are proud of our wonderfully diverse employee population. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. We care about our people, and we mean it. We reward our talented professionals with a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a variety of benefits to help you reach your health, retirement, and professional goals. Our suite of benefits includes PPOs, HMO, HSA, FSA, vision coverage, dental coverage, pet insurance, paid time off, a generous 401k plan and more! KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: As part of our Wealth Management team, the Senior Investment Associate supports senior advisor partners in the management of a $4B book of business. This role combines investment research and trading responsibilities with operations management and client-facing coordination to help deliver a high-quality client experience, The position encompasses the following core job functions: Client Advisory & Planning Support Participate in client meetings and presentations Draft meeting summaries, action items, and follow-ups Conduct Client Market Reviews, as needed Operations & Service Experience Leverage prior experience with operational workflows and service processes to ensure seamless coordination across client onboarding, account maintenance, and custodian interactions Collaborate with operations and client service team to support efficient execution of client requests and back-office functions Maintain working knowledge of custodial platforms (e.g., Schwab, Fidelity) and internal CRM systems to assist in troubleshooting or escalating service-related issues Provide input on operational improvements that enhance the client experience and advisor efficiency Understand the end-to-end client service lifecycle to support holistic planning and implementation Investment Research & Trading Conduct research and analysis on mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and alternative investments Support investment committee with portfolio construction and model updates Execute trades and monitor account rebalancing based on model changes or client activity Tax & Compliance Awareness Apply a foundational understanding of individual income tax principles to proactively identify potential tax implications related to investments, withdrawals, and account types Evaluate planning opportunities such as tax-loss harvesting, asset location strategies, RMD timing, and Roth conversions Monitor client portfolios for tax-sensitive events (e.g., short-term gains, distribution schedules) and flag them for advisor review Coordinate with clients’ CPAs and tax professionals to ensure consistency between tax and investment strategies Stay current on relevant tax rules (e.g., contribution limits, phase-outs, standard deduction changes) and ensure proper documentation for client reporting) Adhere to internal procedures and regulatory compliance

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or 15 years of relevant experience
Highly proficient at Excel and PowerPoint
FINRA Series 65 required
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact with individuals of all levels inside and outside of the organization
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Nice To Haves

CFA or CFP preferred
Experience with custodial platforms such at Schwab and Fidelity
Experience with Orion, Eclipse and Nitrogen/Riskalyze preferred

Responsibilities

Participate in client meetings and presentations
Draft meeting summaries, action items, and follow-ups
Conduct Client Market Reviews, as needed
Leverage prior experience with operational workflows and service processes to ensure seamless coordination across client onboarding, account maintenance, and custodian interactions
Collaborate with operations and client service team to support efficient execution of client requests and back-office functions
Maintain working knowledge of custodial platforms (e.g., Schwab, Fidelity) and internal CRM systems to assist in troubleshooting or escalating service-related issues
Provide input on operational improvements that enhance the client experience and advisor efficiency
Understand the end-to-end client service lifecycle to support holistic planning and implementation
Conduct research and analysis on mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and alternative investments
Support investment committee with portfolio construction and model updates
Execute trades and monitor account rebalancing based on model changes or client activity
Apply a foundational understanding of individual income tax principles to proactively identify potential tax implications related to investments, withdrawals, and account types
Evaluate planning opportunities such as tax-loss harvesting, asset location strategies, RMD timing, and Roth conversions
Monitor client portfolios for tax-sensitive events (e.g., short-term gains, distribution schedules) and flag them for advisor review
Coordinate with clients’ CPAs and tax professionals to ensure consistency between tax and investment strategies
Stay current on relevant tax rules (e.g., contribution limits, phase-outs, standard deduction changes) and ensure proper documentation for client reporting
Adhere to internal procedures and regulatory compliance