Benjamin F. Edwards · 21 hours ago
Financial Client Associate
Benjamin F. Edwards is seeking a Financial Client Associate (FCA) to join their St. Charles, Illinois branch. The FCA will provide exceptional service and support to a team of Advisors and clients, handling various client-related activities and ensuring timely resolution of inquiries.
ConsultingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Serves as primary point of contact for clients and provides a high level of support; respond to client inquiries and ensure timely resolution
Assist Financial Advisor(s) with opening new accounts and send required account and transaction documents to clients
Research and resolve account problems, missing documents, etc. Identify errors and initiate corrective measures. Follow up and relay correct information to clients
Create, prepare and review daily client reports and presentations for client meetings and/or for Financial Advisor(s). Maintain client notes and follow up on resulting action items, leveraging tools such as Salesforce, Orion and Microsoft Bookings, etc
Assist in financial planning efforts by entering client data in MoneyGuidePro, financial planning software, and walking clients through account set up and review options in the client portal
Perform tasks including but not limited to scanning and organizing documents, scheduling client meetings and calendar events, executing daily tasks and notification, preparing correspondence and assist with mailing and client requests
Act as liaison between the Branch and Home Office for various projects and issues, such as technology needs, outside vendors, branch procedures, etc
Assist Financial Advisor(s) with the prospecting of new clients through mailings and seminars
Follow firm policies, procedures and maintain files in accordance with firm and regulatory guidelines
Perform administrative duties as required by the Financial Advisor(s) or branch manager
Provide backup support as required to other branch support personnel
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Proficient experience with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software and technology
Professional presence with strong customer service and interpersonal skills experience
Detail oriented, excellent organization skills and able to manage a variety of tasks
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, evolving environment; excellent time management skills
Excellent communicator (oral and written) across a wide variety of communication channels (in-person, phone and virtually); solid interpersonal skills
Ability to seek new ways to improve processes, suggest new ideas and approaches
Exercise discretion in handling confidential information
Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree, and/or equivalent work experience
Minimum Required: 1+ year of work experience in client services, preferably within the financial industry
Preferred
Experience with Pershing/NetX360, Salesforce, Orion and MoneyGuidePro is a plus
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Life insurance
Disability
Paid time off
Company
Benjamin F. Edwards
With a legacy spanning nearly 140 years over six generations of the Edwards family, Benjamin F.