Associate
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
Position:Associate
Location: New York NY(hybrid)
Compensation:Starting at 80000 (based on experience) plus bonus and benefits
Company Description
Simon Quick Advisors is an independent employee-owned RIA that offers holistic financial planning solutions for affluent families business owners and executives. We offer sophisticated strategies built around individual needs preferences risk tolerances objectives and tax considerations.
Our purpose is to give our clients and our team the freedom to pursue what matters. We give our clients the peace of mind in knowing that they have a trusted partner in Simon Quick. This allows them to focus more of their attention on their careers relationships and hobbies. Similarly we exist to serve our employees. We seek to provide our team with fulfilling careers significant growth opportunities and a best-in-class employee experience ultimately giving them the same sense of freedom.
Mission of the Position
The Client Advisory Associate plays a vital role in delivering a high-touch personalized client experience by supporting Client Advisors in the design and execution of comprehensive wealth management strategies. This includes contributions across key planning areas such as investments tax estate insurance and cash flow. The Associate ensures operational excellence strengthens client relationships and supports the creation of thoughtful data-driven financial plans that align with each clients unique goals. This role is intentionally structured as a developmental path toward becoming a lead advisor and obtaining the CFP designation offering exposure to all facets of holistic financial planning and client service.
Top Accountabilities
- Accountability 1: Support the Development of Comprehensive Financial Planning and Investment Recommendations:Assist in analyzing client goals needs and financial data to propose tailored recommendations across all areas of wealth management including investment strategy retirement planning tax optimization estate planning and risk management.
- KPI: Proactive identification of planning opportunities and quality of recommendations across multiple planning domains (e.g. tax estate insurance)
- KPI: Accuracy and clarity of recommendations presented to the Client Advisor
- Accountability 2: Deliver High-Quality Client Service and Daily Communication Support:Serve as a key point of contact for clients to support ongoing service needs clarify planning strategies and coordinate implementation across internal and external stakeholders.
- KPI: High client satisfaction scores
- KPI: Timely and professional response to client inquiries
- Accountability 3: Execute and Monitor Investment and Financial Plan Implementation:Manage the operational execution of investment changes and financial planning recommendations ensuring seamless coordination and documentation.
- KPI: Zero data inconsistencies across internal systems
- KPI: Timely execution and follow-through on client decisions
- Accountability 4: Maintain and Review Client Performance and Planning Reports:Support the preparation and quality control of performance reports and planning updates ensuring that they reflect current client objectives and financial conditions.
- KPI: On-time and error-free delivery of client performance and planning reports
- KPI: Accuracy in reflecting portfolio and planning changes
- Accountability 5: Ensure Adherence to Fiduciary Compliance and Procedural Standards:Monitor and document client activity to ensure alignment with firm policies fiduciary obligations and best practices in client care.
- KPI: 100% compliance with documentation and procedural standards
- KPI: Timeliness of implementation and reporting
Other Duties & Responsibilities
- Engage directly with clientsto support a variety of service needs while helping to foster trusted long-term relationships.
- Coordinate with third-party providers including custodians investment managers estate attorneys and tax professionals to facilitate timely and accurate execution of client strategies.
- Interface with external investment managersto gather information track investment activity and support the alignment of client portfolios with overall planning goals.
- Prepare meeting materialssuch as financial plans performance reports and investment summaries; participate in client meetings and capture next steps and follow-ups.
- Uphold strict client confidentialityand remain vigilant in monitoring accounts for unusual or potentially fraudulent activity.
- Collaborate with the Client Service Associateand other team members to ensure seamless execution of operational and administrative tasks.
Key Criteria/Requirements
- Bachelors degree
- 3-6 years of financial services experience
- Experience with Fidelity and Schwab
- Experience using DocuSign Orion Salesforce and eMoney
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Outlook PowerPoint Word)
- Experience with tax and estate planning concepts (trust structures estate/gift tax planning Roth conversions charitable giving strategies etc.) preferred
- While the CFP certification is not required upon hire candidates are expected to pursue and obtain the CFP designation as part of their long-term professional development once approved by management.
Key Competencies
- Attention to Detail: Ability to spot discrepancies and ensure accuracy in financial data
- Client Focus: Builds and maintains strong client relationships through excellent service
- Problem Solving: Addresses issues with initiative and sound judgment
- Communication: Effectively conveys ideas verbally and in writing
- Technical Proficiency: Expert use of financial systems and software
- Adaptability: Manages multiple tasks while meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Analytical Thinking: Applies logic and data analysis to decision-making
- Accountability: Takes ownership of responsibilities and deliverables
- Collaboration: Works well within a team supporting collective goals
- Confidentiality: Maintains privacy and trust with sensitive client information
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator copy machine and computer printer.
- The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Simon Quick Advisors LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
We offer holistic financial planning solutions for affluent families, business owners and executives.