Associate Wealth Management Relationship Manager I

About the role

This position’s role is to gain knowledge, practical experience and skills in handling all aspects of relationship management and financial planning. This is a professional position that supports the senior relationship managers and wealth strategists in the financial planning and relationship management process.

Responsibilities

• Data gathering and data entry for financial plans including net worth, cash flows, income tax projections, estate flows, retirement and education analysis, etc.
• Aiding the advisor with other ad hoc planning requests from clients and other client-related projects
• Preliminary review of estate planning documents (e.g, Wills, Living Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts) to help create a current estate analysis
• Direct client interaction to assist advisor with all client requests, including processing of money movement requests and new account openings
• Research and resolve client issues
• Aid in client meeting preparation, including generating materials and coordination with clients and other internal colleagues
• Coordinate post meeting implementation and operational execution of recommendations in conjunction with the advisor
• Aid in follow-up correspondence and post meeting record retention
• Continuous updates to client’s electronic files in firm’s CRM system as room reservations, client meeting setup and breakdown, maintaining a clean office space, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Finance or Business Administration preferred.
• 0 to 3 years related experience with the financial industry working within the client management arena.
• Series 65 Registration
• Help to foster a positive atmosphere within the office and with clients/prospects/COI’s and encourage teamwork while supporting goals and objectives of the business.
• Represent professional behavior and etiquette at all times.
• Proven client service delivered in a timely professional manner.
• Proficient with software programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook). Familiarity with eMoney (or related financial planning tool), Salesforce, and Envestnet Tamarac, a plus.
• Possess honesty and integrity. Demonstrated commitment to the highest ethical standards when dealing with clients and the public.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy, set priorities and manage deadlines
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills
• Team-player, enthusiastic and positive, polished, poised and professional
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and pro-active
• Demonstrated interest in the financial planning industry