Client Relationship Associate

2 weeks ago


Los Angeles, United States William Blair Full time
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William Blair has delivered trusted advice for nearly nine decades, and we continue to deepen our expertise and relationships across regions, asset classes, and markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

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The Client Relationship Associate will be responsible for providing exceptional client service while responding to client inquiries and requests, and updating and reviewing client documentation for completeness and compliance with applicable policies and regulations. The selected individual will apply understanding of firm products, policies, systems and current market conditions to support Wealth Advisor teams through client interactions as well as provide operational support to Wealth Advisors.

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
  • Respond to client inquiries/service requests in a timely and proactive manner with focus on client onboarding, cash management, account billing, trading (where required) and operational requests.
  • Identify and communicate issues/potential problems that may require escalation.
  • Ensure all required account documentation is acquired and updated.
  • Regularly update Client Relationship Management (CRM) system. Facilitate the maintenance/updating of clients' investment profile information.
  • Develop understanding of clients' needs and preferences, as well as an understanding of current market conditions and regulatory requirements. Be responsive to changes in the business and compliance environment when communicating with clients.
  • Develop and maintain internal and external relationships focused on enhancing the client experience. Leverage internal resources to ensure the integrated delivery of client solutions.
  • Review client information and assist in the preparation of performance reports.
  • May attend client and prospect meetings as an integral member of the Advisor support team when deemed appropriate.
  • Proactively leverage ideas, insight and relationships to help facilitate new and incremental business.
  • Provide support to Investment Associates and Wealth Advisors. Participate in additional projects as requested by Advisors and/or management.
  • Facilitate general administrative tasks, if requested by Wealth Advisor(s), including but not limited to meeting set-up and travel arrangements.
  • Ensure work activities follow established risk controls and are in compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Additional responsibilities as requested.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required
  • 2 - 5 years of experience required, with financial services industry experience preferred
  • SIE Exam, Series 7, and Series 63/65 (or 66) must be acquired within 150 days of employment
  • Client service orientation
  • Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities and meet strict deadlines
  • Attention to detail and quality
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a team environment
  • Ability to collaborate and build trusted relationships
  • Knowledge of applicable compliance/ security industry rules and regulations
  • Proficiency in MS Office
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