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