Client Service Associate (Florham Park)

This is an excellent opportunity for someone starting out in the investment world and wants a career, not a job! We are looking for a candidate that wants to learn and grow in this role. Primary responsibility is to initially support the team in sales, marketing and day-to-day operations of a growing branch.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce quality analytical reports using various software programs
• Prioritize daily work, track progress of projects and deadlines, answer phones, take messages and schedule appointments
• Assist participants with various needs
• Learn and adapt to service needs of various accounts in order to answer day-to-day questions
• Quickly develop knowledge of forms and account procedures in order to assist clients
• Demonstrate initiative and desire to increase knowledge of rules, regulations and concepts
• Enhance relationships with advisors through timely and accurate responses to questions, and act with integrity and respect in all situations
• Database management of contacts and associates
• Oversee marketing efforts
• Special projects as assigned
• Local office interaction with other support members, Financial Advisors and Management

Qualifications:

• Some experience working in Finance/Broker-Dealer/Investment background is preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting or willingness to become licensed will be considered
• Must be a team player with a proactive, positive, problem-solving disposition
• Possess a high degree of proficiency with MS office products including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Must be able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written and interpersonal
• Demonstrate strong accuracy and thoroughness in all facets of daily work
• Able to interface and articulate well with employees, vendors and clients in a highly professional, timely and friendly manner
• Able to meet designated deadlines and work effectively in a pressurized environment