Wealth Senior Client Service Associate

M&T Bank • Paramus, NJ

104d • $74,286 - $123,810 • Hybrid

About The Position

Supports servicing and related sales enablement activities to drive new client relationships and retain and deepen existing High Net Worth (HNW) and Ultra-High Net Worth (UHNW) client relationships in Wealth Management. Delivers on the Client Service Value Proposition. Partners and communicates with key stakeholders within the Wealth Management operating model to ensure clients have access to all resources and solutions based on their individual needs and situation. Utilizes operational, technical, and functional expertise to support the execution of policies and procedures that align with all aspects of Wealth Management sales and service strategy. Resolves more complex service issues within the team and provides guidance to less experienced team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years' financial service client service experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 6 years' higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 2 years' financial service client service experience.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency with personal computers as well as pertinent word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
• Experience sharing knowledge and skills with team members.

Nice To Haves

• CFP (Certified Financial Planner) and/or CTFA (Certified Trust & Financial Advisor) certification.
• Exposure to and knowledge of the Bank's retail and commercial banking systems.
• Knowledge of Private Banking products and services.
• Trust experience.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage and maintain strong client relationships through daily interactions with clients, Wealth Management team, and internal business partners.
• Complete new account opening, collect AML (Anti-Money Laundering), BSA (Bank Secrecy Act) and KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements; process related sales reports.
• Process more complex client transactions such as cash disbursements, money movement, account maintenance, problem resolution and escalation.
• Review daily department reports to ensure compliance with operation, security, and audit procedures.
• Follow established procedures when the report review identifies an issue to ensure it is resolved.
• Utilize knowledge of products, services, internal policies, and procedures as well as external developments to resolve more complex issues.
• Provide sales support to the team for market-specific special projects, such as event coordination, process improvement and sales initiatives.
• Understand and adhere to the Company's risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls.
• Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
• Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401k
• health_insurance
• dental_insurance
• vision_insurance
• life_insurance
• paid_holidays
• paid_volunteer_time
• tuition_reimbursement
• professional_development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree