ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, WEALTH STRATEGY

Associate Director, Wealth Strategy

Atlanta Office - Atlanta, GA 30326; West Palm Beach Office - West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Overview

Level Experienced

Description

Cresset is a firm built by clients, for clients. As an independent, award-winning multi-family office and private investment firm, we are reimagining the way wealth is experienced. Our purpose is to help ensure that both wealth and life are fully optimizedintegrated, intentional, and aligned with each client's vision of success.

We provide access to the caliber of talent, ideas, and investment opportunities typically available to the largest single-family offices and institutions. Our approach is personalized, entrepreneurial, and client-first.

Proudly owned by our clients and employees, Cresset was built to endure. We are creating a 100+ year firmone focused on delivering an exceptional experience, not only for the families we serve but for the team that serves them. Recognized by Barron's and Forbes among the nation's top RIA firms, and as one of the industry's best places to work, Cresset is guided by long-term relationships, shared success, and a belief that wealth should serve a life well lived.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and three or more years of trust and estate experience required, preferably in a law firm environment, another financial institution, or trust company
• Familiarity with wealth transfer planning, trust administration, fiduciary knowledge, experience within context of HNW/UHNW clients; tax knowledge highly preferred; family business experience in planning or consulting preferred
• Exhibit high degree of initiative with excellent analytical, technical, and critical-thinking skills requiring an aptitude for detail, precision, and logic in order to analyze and research probate trust/estate data, process information, and perform essential duties
• Excellent reading, writing, grammar, spelling, punctuation, proofreading and formatting in order to interpret source documents and prepare concise, client-friendly materials
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and apply mathematical concepts when computing, running estate tax projections and verifying numerical data on balance sheets and gift and estate tax returns
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow
• Exhibits a probing mind, ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with peers and strategic partners
• Must be articulate, organized, and attentive to instructions and deadlines
• Self-starter with the ability to juggle several deadlines, and high personal accountability
• Approaches problems with a sense of urgency, creativity, and tenacity
• The ability to operate in a dynamic and fast-paced environment is essential
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and demonstrate the highest level of client service, ethics, and integrity
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Visio, and other office software and technology
• Collaborative and able to work effectively in a team environment as a participant or leader
• Versatile, flexible, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities

What We Offer:

At Cresset, we focus on people first. As a service business, our people are our assets. Engaging our clients and employees is our highest priority. Starting base salary is $100,000 - $120,000. Salary will be based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, licenses/certifications, industry knowledge, and geographic location. Cresset offers a competitive compensation package including an annual incentive and a benefits package to all full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, health savings accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, voluntary critical and accident insurance, and pre-tax parking and transportation programs. Aligning employee and organizational interests, all employees receive equity in Cresset.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Cresset to ensure equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related conditions), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a parent, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. It is Cresset's policy to comply with applicable laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities, including reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Everything Starts With Culture.

Our Vision

We exist to optimize wealth and elevate lifegiving clients the time, clarity, and trusted partnership to pursue what matters most.

Our Values

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