Wealth Planner

About the role

Join us as a Wealth Planner at Brown Brothers Harriman, a premier global financial services firm. This role is part of our Private Banking team in New York, where you will support the Senior Wealth Planner and work directly with the Relationship Management and Banking teams to provide comprehensive trust, estate, philanthropic, and tax guidance to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Wealth Planner by reviewing estate planning documents, preparing materials for client presentations, and analyzing complex estate planning, tax, trust, and philanthropic issues.
• Serve as a trusted advisor directly to Private Banking clients by combining estate planning education, analysis, and guidance with a proactive ability to assist with related investment and asset allocation issues.
• Serve as a resource for the Relationship Management teams and Bankers on trust administration and estate planning issues to ensure the highest level of client service and satisfaction.
• Contribute to the growth of the Private Banking business through obtaining referrals and gathering additional assets from existing clients.
• Make an important contribution to winning the business of prospects identified by others by developing strong relationships with these potential clients through value-add advice and guidance.
• Build a network of contacts in high-net worth communities by actively participating in legal associations, community-based organizations, charity boards, nonprofit events, and other channels.
• Work with Wealth Planners, Regional Trust Heads, Team Leaders, and event planners across Private Banking to plan and execute specific BBH sponsored marketing materials and events.

Qualifications

• JD required; LLM or CPA a plus.
• Minimum 4 years of experience as a practicing trusts and estates lawyer working directly with a high-net worth client base (>$20 million).
• Strong understanding of sophisticated estate planning techniques appropriate for high-net worth clients.
• Experience preparing materials to illustrate client estate plans using programs like Numbercruncher, Excel, PowerPoint, and eMoney.
• Ability to multitask and independently problem solve.
• Strong networking skills.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Benefits

We offer a collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can. Direct access to clients, information, and experts across all business areas around the world. Opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself—without leaving the firm. High-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind. Rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage. Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others.

Pay

Base salary: $190,000 - $220,000 plus annual incentive. BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing.

Schedule

This role may be subject to a part-time schedule or a flexible work arrangement that incorporates telecommuting.