Estate & Inheritor Services Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

At-a-Glance:

Are you ready to build your career by joining a global financial institution? If so, our client is hiring an Estate & Inheritor Services Specialist.

• Contract
• On-Site

Required:

• Education and Experience:
• • College degree preferred.
  • 3 - 4 years financial services industry experience preferred including client service interactions, and knowledge of estates, trusts, and retirement plans, account opening and asset distribution processes.
• Knowledge/Skills:
• • Basic clerical and administrative skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and client service skills.
  • Organizational skills, attention to detail and excellent follow up skills.
  • Ability to research and resolve problems and service inquiries and escalate when appropriate.
  • Ability to efficiently handle a high volume of requests in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Suite.
  • Basic knowledge of systems and procedures.
  • Be self-motivated and able to work in a strong team and high activity environment.

Responsibilities:

• Estate & Inheritor Services Specialist will be responsible for managing the transition of assets for individual clients by serving as a Subject Matter Expert for Wealth Management Clients, Financial Advisors, Client Service Associates and/or Branch Management to facilitate inheritance and legacy transfers.
• Additionally, the Associate will work closely with branches and other internal departments, provide support through various internal applications, and process paperwork in a virtual branch environment.
• Duties and Responsibilities:
• • Providing dedicated one-on-one support for the client throughout the inheritance process leveraging effective relationship management skills
  • Proactively communicating with clients by phone and or email to provide a high level of service, transparency, and empathy to clients and beneficiaries.
  • Process & follow up client service requests to ensure completion in a timely manner
  • Set appropriate expectations with clients and beneficiaries for requests, in line with internal Service Level Agreements, and ensure consistent follow-up
  • Provide world class customer service to both internal and external clients in all interactions
  • Research and resolve problems with both internal and external clients accurately and in a timely manner
  • Leverage systems and ensure all case interactions are appropriately entered and documented
  • Actively manage, monitor, and document daily case load by utilizing various technology resources
  • Apply Firm verification policies for all clients to avoid identity theft and fraudulent activity
  • Keep current on SEC/FINRA, Compliance and Firm guidelines and apply to processing and all interactions to ensure risk mitigation
  • Other ad hoc duties as assigned Additional requirements may include: Series 7 and 66 required (or 63 & 65)