Associate, Client Advisory

Pathstone is a growing wealth management firm serving ultra-high net worth families, single family offices, foundations, and endowments. We are united by a clear purpose: to help clients pursue their Preferred Life — with clarity, confidence, and long-term support across the full landscape of wealth and well-being. Our services include investment advisory, as well as integrated planning and coordination across key areas such as tax strategy, risk management guidance, wealth and estate planning support, philanthropic planning, and family governance — helping clients navigate complexity and make informed decisions aligned with their goals.

About the role

Provide assistance to a Client Advisory Team in all manners of client service and daily operations, as well as administrative duties and special projects, which can include preparing performance analysis, investment manager background, and client presentation material. This role supports the firm’s Bellevue, WA office.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to a Client Advisory Team in the communication and implementation of client investment strategies.
• Draft letters of instruction, complete account applications, manager agreements, and fund subscription documents, organize supporting documentation, and follow the process through in tandem with the firm’s Capital Markets Group.
• Act as information provider to accountants, banks, investment managers, and other professionals also supporting clients.
• Provide additional support in the quarterly reporting process, specifically in reconciling and otherwise reviewing client reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Prior experience in the financial management industry, specifically Client Operations and Administration, and past full-time office experience is a plus, but not required for recent graduates.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, and client service skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and understands time-sensitive issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Skill with PC and Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.
• Comfortable speaking with clients and their other professional relationships concerning money movement, account openings, trades within accounts, and basic daily operations is a plus.
• Shows a positive attitude and initiative in all aspects of the position and demonstrates the ability to prioritize tasks in the face of competing demands.
• Enjoys learning and growing and is motivated to take on new challenges.
• Basic understanding of investments, including mutual funds, separately managed accounts, and alternatives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Flexible spending options.
• Flexible PTO.
• Life insurance.
• Education support.
• 401(k) plan.
• Parental leave.

Pay

Pathstone’s expected starting base compensation range for this position is $65,000 - $81,000 per year. The actual base compensation selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including (but not limited to) experience, education, specialty and training. The successful candidate(s) may also be eligible for a discretionary bonus award.

Pathstone is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.