Client Service Associate

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Service daily client inquiries over the phone online and in-person including scheduling meetings managing calendars and greeting clients

• Work both independently and within a team environment to provide administrative support to the financial advisors and branch office

• Open new client accounts process money movement and research information as needed

• Ensure client paperwork and documentation is accurate with meticulous attention to detail

• Prepare various business summary reports and client-specific reporting as needed for review by the financial advisor

• Create and maintain records and files utilizing Client Relationship Management (CRM) software
• Assist with compliance documentation and recordkeeping
• Review all automated withdrawals and deposits to verify accuracy of monthly financial obligations
• Coordinate mailings and gifting

• Actively engage in available training/cross-training and educational and/or professional development opportunities to remain current on industry policies and procedures

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of

• General office practices procedures and methods
• Basic investment concepts practices and procedures used in the securities industry
• Financial markets products and industry regulations

Skill in

• Client Relationship Management (CRM) software

• Microsoft Office

• Effective communication (in-person virtual phone and mail)

Ability to

• Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications to produce correspondence reports electronic communication spreadsheets and databases

• Analyze and research account information

• Organize manage and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced task-oriented work environment

• Take initiative and proactively follow up on submitted items to ensure completion; resolve errors questions or concerns

• Provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner

• Use mathematics sufficient to process account and transaction information

• Use appropriate interpersonal styles and communicate effectively

• Work both independently and as part of a team

• Provide a high level of customer service

Education

• Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent years of experience in industry

Experience

• 3 years of experience in the financial services industry strongly preferred particularly in administrative and/or customer service roles

Benefits

• Medical Retirement PTO

Travel: Not Required

HB Steele Interactive Financial Planning and its employees are independent contractors with respect to Raymond James not employees of Raymond James. The term Raymond James includes but is not limited to Raymond James Financial Services Inc. (RJFS) and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors. Inc. (RJFSA) as affiliates.

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits link and benefits description below do not apply to this job posting because the hiring entity is a RJFS independent branch and all RJFS associates at this branch are independent contractors with respect to Raymond James. If you are offered a position by this RJFS branch employment and benefits will solely be offered by the branch and not by Raymond James

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The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity) discretionary bonuses or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical dental and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation holidays and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered visit .

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop Collaborate Decide Deliver Improve) to deliver on the firms core values of client-first integrity independence and a conservative long-term view.

We expect our associates at all levels to:
Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
Make prompt pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James as part of our people-first culture we honor value and respect the uniqueness experiences and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves our organization clients and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.