Administrative Assistant

Administrative AssistantStaffBuffalo is working with a wealth management firm to hire an Administrative Assistant in Amherst, NY, offering $55,000–$65,000 annually. This permanent, full-time opportunity is ideal for a polished administrative professional who enjoys delivering exceptional client service while supporting a busy financial advisory office.As the first point of contact for clients, you will provide a white-glove experience while assisting financial advisors with meeting preparation, account paperwork, client reporting, correspondence, and daily office coordination. You will work closely with a long-tenured, collaborative team and help ensure that clients feel welcomed, informed, and confident.Prior wealth management experience is not required, but financial aptitude, attention to detail, and an eagerness to learn are essential. The firm provides hands-on training in its financial systems and processes, with opportunities for long-term development and a potential path toward financial planning. This is a fully on-site role, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.Responsibilities:Welcome visitors and answer incoming client calls, delivering polished, white-glove service and anticipating client and advisor needs.Prepare conference rooms, meeting folders, reports, and supporting materials for advisor appointments.Process new account paperwork, account maintenance, client distribution requests, check deposits, and related client documentation.Download and organize daily custodian transaction reports, generate client reports using trained wealth management platforms, and support ongoing reporting and journal processing.Coordinate advisor and staff calendars, administrative requests, and changing priorities while maintaining accurate task logs.Manage incoming and outgoing mail, charitable donation letters, client gifting updates, Outlook contacts, mailing spreadsheets, mail merges, and labels.Communicate extensively by email, include appropriate team members in client correspondence, gather information proactively, and collaborate with advisors and support staff.Qualifications:Strong financial aptitude and ability to learn investment terminology, client accounts, financial reporting, and industry systems; prior wealth management experience is not required.Two or more years of administrative experience in wealth management, banking, financial services, insurance, or another professional office environment preferred.Exceptional white-glove customer service, polished phone presence, and comfort interacting with high-net-worth clients.Excellent written and verbal communication, proactive questioning, and confidence working independently and collaboratively.Outstanding attention to detail, organization, and ability to prioritize multiple requests in a fast-paced, changing environment.Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and mail merge functionality.Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred.Benefits:Annual salary of $55,000–$65,000.100% employer-paid health insurance for employees and eligible family members.Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA).Retirement Plan.Dental and vision insurance.Annual performance and profitability bonus opportunity.Extensive hands-on training, long-term career development, and potential progression into financial planning.