Client Service Associate (Newport Beach, CA)

About the role

The firm is seeking a Client Service Associate to join our Private Client Division in Newport Beach, CA.

Responsibilities

• Service the needs of various accounts in order to answer day-to-day questions from clients and advisors
• Develop knowledge of a variety of forms and account procedures to assist clients
• Utilize research and technical support tools
• Produce quality analytical reports using various software programs
• Promote Firm services by enhancing relationships with advisors through timely and accurate responses to questions
• Act with integrity and respect in all situations
• Cultivate and grow existing client relationships
• Assist with marketing efforts and plan client events
• Prioritize daily work, track progress of projects and deadlines, answer phones, take messages and schedule appointments
• Demonstrate initiative and desire to increase knowledge of rules, regulations and concepts
• Handle local office interaction with other support members, Financial Advisors and Management

Requirements

• Willing to obtain FINRA Registrations: SIE, Series 7 and 63/65 (or 66)
• Bachelor’s preferred
• 1-2 years financial services/fixed Income experience would be highly beneficial
• Possess a high degree of proficiency with technology including MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), and can quickly learn internal software programs
• Must be a team player with an energetic, positive disposition seeking growth and opportunity to expand the role
• Must be able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
• Show strong accuracy and thoroughness in all facets of daily work and possess superb organizational skills
• Able to interface and articulate well with all levels of employees, management and clients in a highly professional, timely and friendly manner
• Able to meet designated deadlines and work effectively in a pressurized environment under time constraints
• Display the ability to handle multiple tasks to completion with little or no supervision

Skills

• Proactive mindset
• Adaptable to new processes and technologies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary range of $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 at the time of this posting. Certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as discretionary bonuses.