Client Specialist Training Program
Client Specialist Training Program
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Job Description
The Client Specialist Training Program is a unique 18-month program designed to attract driven and adaptable individuals to join the Financial Services Industry. The training is focused on becoming a Client Specialist on a Financial Advisor team and fully registered with their SIE Series 7 and Series 66 licenses.
This program will teach individuals the importance of exceptional client service through operational support for Financial Advisors during rotations with teams at the branch. This will allow immersion into Private Wealth Management at Baird.
Following successful completion of the program Baird will work closely to match associates within a long-term Client Specialist position. While we will consider long-term placement at the branch in which the associate completed the program we cannot guarantee and may require the associate to relocate to a branch within the area they are based.
As a Client Specialist Trainee you will:
- Responsible for client onboarding coordination which includes managing Financial Advisor(s) prospect pipeline assisting with proposal generation preparing new account paperwork opening accounts transitioning new assets to Baird and establishing an ongoing communication/client service plan.
- Gain knowledge of and partner with Bairds Corporate Resource Groups to provide the best solutions to clients.
- Answer all incoming phone calls and handle as appropriate.
- May schedule client appointments and/or conference room for appointments.
- Understand and ensure business adherence with firm and financial industry regulatory policies.
- Maintain Client Relationship Management (CRM) system for Financial Advisor(s) as well as leverage the platform to manage the client relationship through mailings reporting e-mail tracking and more with the goal of implementing well-defined client service models.
- May coordinate seminars and client client lists design material and meeting content and coordinate PowerPoint presentations.
- May manage the teams social media presence (website LinkedIn Twitter etc.).
- Initiate and complete all transactions required to fully service client accounts i.e. paperwork correspondence client request fulfillment and special projects as needed.
- May enter security orders including stocks bonds fixed income options annuities and other investment vehicle orders per Financial Advisors instructions or upon clients verbal direction.
- May also provide back-up to other teams and the branch when necessary as well as perform other duties and special projects as necessary.
What makes this opportunity great:
- Strong work-life balance is promoted.
- Team of associates passionate about achieving great results for clients and give back to the communities where we live and work.
- Unique culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives while emphasizing teamwork and a strong sense of partnership.
- A strong stable employee-owned firm recognized as a great place to work since 2004.
What we look for:
- Excellent client/customer service skills. Good verbal and written communication skills (including e-mail phone and in person interaction).
- Knowledge in Microsoft Office suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) with the ability to learn and effectively navigate Bairds Private Wealth Management technology platforms.
- Detail oriented with an emphasis on accuracy.
- Organized with consistent ability to prioritize workflow of team to achieve specific goals in a timely manner.
- Good analytical and critical problem-solving skills.
- High school diploma required. Associates or Bachelors degree a plus.
- Ability to study for and obtain the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam and Series 7 and 66 licensures within 18 months of hire. Training and resources to be provided and paid for by Baird.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
