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Client Service Associate - Kings Park, NY

Kestra Financial

Kings Park, NY · HybridJobPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Kings Park, NYHybrid
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Job overview

Kestra Financial is hiring a Client Service Associate - Kings Park, NY. The Client Service Associate reports to the Financial Advisor and is crucial for optimizing the Advisor's time. This role involves providing timely, efficient, and professional information and education to clients, utilizing excellent customer service and problem-solving skills. The associate will assist with client meeting preparation, manage client needs, and ensure compliance with documentation and record-keeping standards.

Key focus areas include Assist in client meeting preparation and follow-up, Manage client needs regarding processing, service, and problem resolution, and Partner with Broker Dealer for new account establishment, maintenance, and compliance.

Important skills include Customer Service, Problem Solving, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Communication. Preferred (not required): Broker/Dealer Operations, Financial Services Products, and Basic Financial Planning Concepts.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer ServiceProblem SolvingOutlookMicrosoft WordExcelCommunicationTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsWork IndependentlyManage Multiple TasksBuild Relationships With ClientsBuild Relationships With Internal PartnersBroker/Dealer OperationsFinancial Services ProductsBasic Financial Planning Concepts

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a Business-Related Field5+ Years of Experience in the Financial Services IndustryPrevious Experience in Small Business Culture

Full job description

Summary

The Client Service Associate reports to the Financial Advisor and is critical to appropriately leveraging Advisors’ time. This position utilizes excellent customer service and problem-solving skills to confidently provide information and education to clients in a timely, efficient, and professional manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist in client meeting preparation and follow-up including assembling requisite paperwork, report generation, appointment scheduling and post-meeting documentation

  • Manage client needs regarding processing, service, and problem resolution in a timely and accurate manner while ensuring documentation and record keeping adheres to compliance standards

  • Successfully partner with Broker Dealer for new account establishment, account maintenance, and compliance

  • Process, submit, and service all account paperwork/requests; follow through to completion utilizing paperless procedures (including eSignature) where available

  • Assist in preparation of consolidated performance reporting on a monthly/quarterly basis

  • Maintain CRM database; define and ensure adherence to appropriate client service models

  • Manage multiple and competing priorities daily in pursuit of business objectives

  • Other responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Client Service Associate

Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

  • Advanced computer skills (Outlook, Word, and Excel) are essential

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing

  • Strong time management and organizational skills; able to work independently and effectively manage multiple tasks at once

  • Ability to build relationships with clients and internal partners

Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field preferred

  • The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in the financial services industry allowing for a good understanding of broker/dealer operations and financial services products, and basic financial planning concepts.

  • Previous experience in small business culture preferred

Benefits: None

Growth Potential: Yes. Transition to Full Time position with benefits

Office with personalized Laptop Provided

Hybrid/Remote Work Potential: After training is completed

Flexible Work Hour: Can design own schedule at start

Hiring Procedure: Submit Resume, Phone Call Interview, In Person Interview

Work Attire: Business Casual

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