Client Services Associate

Client Services Associate

Immediate need for a talented Client Services Associate. This is a 09+ months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in JACKSONVILLE FL & ST LOUIS MO (Hybrid). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Pay Range: $45 - $47/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities

• Fully accountable for servicing and supporting our investment and/or Banking clients.
• Able to clearly articulate business value proposition, matching clients with the correct set of products and services.
• Responsibly and professionally engage with clients to facilitate the transition of individuals whose needs are better aligned with digital solutions.
• Confidently articulate the value proposition for our Private Client and digital programs available.
• Directly responsible for providing timely responses to client service requests, received via telephone or email.
• Provides exceptional support and issue resolution all client issues will be owned end to end by the associate and will be treated with a closed loop process.
• Ensures customer claims and complaints are handled in accordance with FINRA and firm policy.
• Refer opportunities to segment partners where appropriate (including, but not limited to Senior Wealth Advisor, Small Business Partners, Home Lending Officer, Digital Wealth Solutions, etc.)
• Manage client follow-up and adhere to all Regulatory and Compliance operating procedures
• Ensure that KYC/AML and other compliance norms are strictly adhered to
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding our firm, its clients, and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience

• 0-2 years relevant experience in Customer Service with emphasis in investments or investment-related products preferred.
• Prior work experience in a related job that would provide a comprehensive understanding of activities, policies, procedures, and concepts of the work area.
• Basic understanding of investment and financial planning strategies preferred.
• Understanding of multiple products across business lines combined with exceptional networking and relationship building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate at a professional level.
• Capable of working independently within established procedures and make decisions without manager approval.
• Able to perform multiple functions with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to support a diverse array of products and services.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, and Word) preferred.
• Securities Industry Essentials SIE - Active Series 7 & Series 66 (combo of 63 and 65) licenses (required)
• THEY CANNOT HAVE A LAPSE OF TWO YEARS FROM PREVIOUSLY WORKING AT A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION THAT HELD THEIR LICENSEAS THIS WOULD CAUSE THE LICENSE TO EXPIRE
• Bachelor's/University degree, master's degree preferred

Our client is a leading Financial services Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.