The Client Relationship Associate (CRA) is a member of the client service team and works closely with Wealth Advisors, Financial Planners, clients, and several departments within the firm and plays a critical role in supporting client service, retention, and business growth.
Essential Functions:
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Act as a point of contact and demonstrate a client-first attitude, addressing client inquiries and concerns.
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Actively work to meet and anticipate the needs of the Advisors and clients they support.
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Assist with all facets of new client onboarding process including opening accounts, client portal set up and access, and managing all related account documents between clients, advisors, and investment custodians.
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Manage client information – regularly update client relationship management (CRM) records by maintaining client profiles, information, and activities, utilize client portal, submit, and follow up on necessary paperwork.
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Handle all distribution and money movement requests.
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Serve as a liaison between client, custodian, and Advisors, as well as third parties.
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Schedule and organize client meetings for Advisors and coordinate presentation and meeting materials with Client Communications Associate
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Troubleshoot client issues promptly and effectively.
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Support the preparation of client presentations and other meeting materials.
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Utilize Bartlett’s compliance software to ensure proper recordkeeping.
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Assist with office administrative duties as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
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Collaborate with all internal departments and teams to ensure client needs are met.
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Adhere to all regulations and policies.
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Use extreme discretion, maintain confidentiality, and act with the utmost integrity.
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Work well under pressure and time constraints.
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Work independently to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
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Be organized, detailed-oriented, and able to multitask and prioritize workflow in a changing work environment.
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Communicate effectively with a wide range of people in a professional manner using tact, courtesy, and good judgment, both verbally and written.
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Be a team player, collaborative, and able to work with and through others.
Requirements
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Minimum of 3 - 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the financial services/investment management industry.
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Associates or Bachelor’s degree in business from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience is preferred.
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Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel with advanced skills for exporting and merging information into documents and a demonstrated ability to use/learn advanced software, systems, and devices.
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Experience with CRM software (Practifi/Salesforce experience preferred), portfolio management platforms (Addepar experience preferred), and custodian systems (i.e., Schwab, Fidelity, Pershing).
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Experience or familiarity with electronic document repositories, e-signature, and PDF applications (i.e., Laserfiche, DocuSign, Adobe/Nitro).
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Proficiency in business English, composition, spelling, grammar, and punctuation and the demonstrated ability to efficiently compose and prepare correspondence and documents.
Benefits
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A Top Workplace winning culture built on teamwork, integrity, and diligence.
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Engaging work environment.
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Opportunity for professional growth and development.
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A hybrid work schedule.
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Competitive salary and eligibility for annual firm profitability/individual performance incentive.
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Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and more.
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401(k) plan with match and profit-sharing contribution.