Jobs · Management · Texas

Senior Client Operations Associate

Willis Johnson Wealth · Houston, TX · 3 wk ago
On-siteManagement$75k/yrFull-time

Client Service

  • Serve as an escalation point for complex client operations issues, ensuring timely resolution and high service standards
  • Direct daily client operations activities including service requests, account maintenance, transfers, and onboarding workflows
  • Ensure all paperwork is accurate, complete, and in good order prior to custodian submission
  • Perform status checks throughout service and transfer processes, communicating proactively with advisors and internal teams
  • Serve as liaison between custodians, advisors, trading, and the investment team
  • Record all service tasks and workflow steps in the CRM to ensure accountability and timely follow-through
  • Maintain compliance awareness within service workflows and documentation standards

Workflow & Process Improvement

  • Support the design, implementation, and refinement of operational workflows related to onboarding, service paperwork, and client experience
  • Establish consistent structures, checks-and-balances, and follow-up systems to reduce errors and improve execution
  • Participate in regular review and continuous improvement of team processes and service standards

Team Support & Development (Team Lead Focus)

  • Provide training, coaching, and day-to-day support to Client Operations Specialists and Associates
  • Aid in onboarding and support of interns, ensuring consistent execution of core client service processes
  • Serve as a resource to the team by reinforcing best practices and operational consistency
  • Contribute to a culture of accountability, professionalism, and strong client service execution

Hiring & Recruiting Support

  • Assist with initial resume review and first-round candidate screening for Client Operations and Residency-related hiring needs
  • Support recruiting coordination efforts as needed, including internship pipeline and outreach support

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Three or more years of experience in financial services industry required
  • Client service, administrative or operations experience at an RIA is preferred
  • Demonstrates excellent organizational, problem solving and communication skills in a highly collaborative team environment
  • Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and project management skills to drive progress of firm projects; ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality work
  • Strong technology skills, including MS Office (Excel), CRM and internal portal technology
  • Highly adaptive and responsive to changing needs and deadlines
  • Ability to establish structures, checks-and-balances, and maintain follow-up systems

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range: $75,000 - $105,000, plus discretionary performance bonus paid out bi-annually
  • Total Compensation Range with Bonus = $86,000 - $132,000
  • 401(k) plan with opportunity to earn up to 7% the first year and 10% with tenure
  • Best and brightest leaders will have opportunities to buy into and become owners in the firm over time
  • 11 paid holidays and 15 PTO days to use at your discretion
  • Employer paid Health/Dental/Vision insurance premiums for individuals and families
  • Employer HSA contributions
  • Employer paid Life and Long-Term Disability

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