Associate, Client Advisory

About the role

We are seeking a Director of Client Advisory to join our advisory team. This role supports U.S. clients in developing and executing sophisticated financial plans and constructing portfolios across multiple asset classes. Key responsibilities include designing tailored strategies, managing implementation, and monitoring performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop tailored financial plans and multi-asset portfolio construction strategies aligned with client objectives
• Systematize model portfolios and financial planning workflows in cooperation with engineering and product teams to provide a scalable solution to Arta's external partners
• Manage clients’ portfolios, including implementation and execution of investment strategies, ongoing monitoring, periodic reviews, and adjustments as needed to meet plan goals
• Educate clients on investment options, asset allocation, portfolio risks, performance, and market outlooks
• Develop market and investment content
• Stay current with capital markets trends, economic developments, regulatory changes, investment product innovations, and competitor offerings to provide informed recommendations
• Ensure all advisory activities comply with relevant regulatory requirements and uphold fiduciary standards
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (operations, compliance, product, research) to support seamless service delivery, streamline processes, and enhance client experience

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience delivering comprehensive financial plans, including retirement planning, wealth accumulation strategies, tax-aware investing, and estate considerations
• Knowledge of life insurance and annuities is a plus
• Hold the necessary securities qualifications for Investment Adviser Representative (IAR) registration — such as Series 65, Series 7 + Series 66, or an approved designation like CFP®, CFA®, or ChFC®
• Certifications like CFP or CAIA are a plus
• Hands-on and fast-paced environment experience
• Commitment to delivering exceptional, end-to-end outcomes for clients and ensuring a best-in-class wealth management experience
• Experience partnering cross-functionally to develop scalable investment planning frameworks
• Subject matter expertise in serving as a subject matter expert to external partners and translating sophisticated advisory methodologies into repeatable, automated workflows
• No disqualifying criminal, regulatory, or securities-related history
• Analytical mindset with the ability to take market, economic, and financial data and translate it into actionable recommendations
• Strong ethical judgment, professionalism, and commitment to acting in a fiduciary capacity
• Strong understanding of portfolio construction, asset allocation, risk management, and multi-asset investment strategies
• Ability to create strong relationships and trust through an online remote environment

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Arta’s offering and tools
• Staying up to date on Arta’s training

Skills

• Client-centered approach
• Financial planning and portfolio management
• Market analysis and trend identification
• Regulatory compliance and fiduciary standards
• Collaboration and partnership building
• Technical proficiency with relevant software and tools

Benefits

Compensation philosophy includes base salary, benefits, number of options, notional option value and strike price. Offers are based on salary bands that are updated periodically using market benchmarks and consider geographic location as well (for example, higher cost regions like San Francisco or New York).

Pay

IC I: $110,000-$180,000
IC II: $160,000-$230,000
IC III: $180,000-$300,000

Schedule

Full-time position