{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a97a852bdb00c59214551cc8","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a97a852bdb00c59214551cc8","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a97a852bdb00c59214551cc8","title":"Associate I, Client Relations","description":"Solutions for Today's Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow's Opportunities.\r\nJoin William Blair, the Premier Global Partnership.\r\nInvestors rely on William Blair Private Wealth Management to activate their capital with purpose and precision. Our wealth advisors and their teams do this by delivering thoughtfully constructed, integrated wealth planning and by providing access to compelling investment opportunities. As one of the last true global partnerships in the investment industry, William Blair combines the world-class investment resources of a full-service global firm and the high-touch service, stability, and culture of an independent boutique. This model empowers us to be singularly focused on our clients' success across market cycles and across generations. The firm has been a well-respected provider of private wealth management since 1935 and has won several awards from Barron's and Forbes for best wealth advisors and wealth advisor teams.\r\nWilliam Blair Private Wealth Management is seeking an Associate I - Client Relations to provide professional client service while responding to client inquiries and requests. The qualified individual will focus on learning how to perform necessary tasks from higher level team members, review client documentation for completeness and compliance with applicable policies and regulations and apply understanding of firm products, policies, systems and current market conditions to support Wealth Advisor teams through client interactions. In addition, the selected individual will provide basic operational support to Wealth Advisors with moderate supervision.\r\nEssential Responsibilities\r\nResponsibilities include but may not be limited to\r\nGain an understanding of the processes and procedures required for client account activity. Receive guidance from senior members on the team.\r\nReview and respond to client inquiries/service requests in a timely manner with a focus on client onboarding, cash management, account billing, trading (where required) and operational requests.\r\nLearn how to identify and communicate issues/potential problems that may require escalation.\r\nReview client account documentation to ensure all required account documentation is acquired and updated.\r\nRegularly update Client Relationship Management (CRM) system. Assist with the facilitation of maintenance/updating of clients' investment profile information.\r\nDevelop an 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.\r\nLearn how to develop and maintain internal and external relationships focused on enhancing the client experience. Leverage internal resources to ensure the integrated delivery of client solutions.\r\nReview client information and assist in the preparation of performance reports.\r\nMay attend client and prospect meetings as an integral member of the Advisor support team when deemed appropriate.\r\nProactively leverage ideas, insight, and relationships to help facilitate new and incremental business.\r\nProvide support to Business Managers, Investment Associates, and Wealth Advisors. Participate in additional projects as requested by Advisors and/or management.\r\nFacilitate general administrative tasks, if requested by Wealth Advisor(s), including but not limited to meeting set-up and travel arrangements.\r\nEnsure work activities follow established risk controls and are in compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.\r\nActively engage in available training and education programs to maintain current status on policies, procedures and risk awareness.\r\nAdditional responsibilities as requested.\r\nQualifications\r\nBachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required.\r\n1 year of experience required, with financial services industry experience preferred.\r\nSIE Exam, Series 7, and Series 63/65 (or 66) must be acquired within 150 days of employment.\r\nClient service orientation.\r\nAbility to organize and prioritize responsibilities and meet strict deadlines.\r\nAttention to detail and quality.\r\nGood written and verbal communication skills.\r\nAbility to work independently and cooperatively in a team environment.\r\nAbility to collaborate and build trusted relationships.\r\nKnowledge of applicable compliance/security industry rules and regulations.\r\nExperience with MS Office Suite.\r\nA reasonable estimate of the current base salary range at time of posting is below. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Actual base salary within the specified range is based on several factors, including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior relevant experience, specific degrees and certifications, job responsibilities, market considerations and, if applicable, the location of the position.\r\nThis role is eligible for either a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance) and/or commission-based incentives.\r\nMedical\r\nDental and vision coverage\r\nEmployer paid short & long-term disability and life insurance\r\n401(k)\r\nProfit sharing\r\nPaid time off\r\nMaven family & fertility benefit\r\nParental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement)\r\nOther voluntary benefits\r\nSalary Range\r\n$63,000—$85,000 USD\r\nAbout Our Firm\r\nWilliam Blair strives to attract qualified candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and other strategic resource groups. We are committed to empowering our colleagues to deliver client success and engage in our communities. Our firm has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, continuing to deepen our expertise and relationships across asset classes and markets throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients' evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries. What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with colleagues who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We empower our people to bring their best thinking so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities that our clients expect. We invite you to learn more about us by visiting williamblair.com .\r\nWilliam Blair is an equal opportunity employer. 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