Licensed Advisory Assistant

Description

Position Purpose: The Licensed Advisory Assistant supports Senior Advisors and a book of over 2,000 clients. This role focuses on client service, account maintenance, and operational support, including handling inquiries, coordinating transactions, and updating records. Ideal for someone eager to learn the advisory business with potential to advance into a junior advisor role.

What you’ll do:

• Support an active advisory office managing a book of over 2,000 clients. 
• Assist seasoned Senior Advisors with years of industry experience. 
• Service client accounts under the supervision of Senior Advisors. 
• Identify client issues and opportunities for improvement or growth. 
• Handle client and referral inquiries via phone and email. 
• Coordinate with financial institutions for money movement, receipts, and disbursements. 
• Execute servicing requests from Senior Advisors promptly and accurately. 
• Assist with distribution of newsletters and marketing communications (no content creation required). 
• Maintain and update client relationship information, including contact details and identification data for clients and prospects. 
• Perform limited trading activities as directed. 
• Participate in projects that may lead to long-term growth opportunities, including potential advancement to a junior advisory role and building a personal book of business.
• Other duties as needed to support the department.

Requirements

Where you’ll shine:

• Strong Communication Skills – Ability to handle client and referral inquiries professionally via phone and email. 
• Attention to Detail – Ensure accuracy in account servicing, record updates, and transaction coordination. 
• Organizational Skills – Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with a large client base. 
• Problem-Solving Ability – Recognize issues and identify opportunities for improvement. 
• Customer Service Orientation – Deliver exceptional service and maintain positive client relationships. 
• Basic Financial Knowledge – Understanding of money movement, receipts, disbursements, and trading fundamentals. 
• Technical Proficiency – Comfortable using CRM systems, Microsoft platforms, and financial software. 
• Team Collaboration – Work effectively with Senior Advisors and other team members. 
• Adaptability and Learning Mindset – Willingness to learn and grow into advanced responsibilities. 
• Series 7 License Required – Must hold an active FINRA Series 7 license to perform trading and client account activities.
• Other financial experience is a plus.

Where we shine:

• Offering a full suite of benefits including medical, life, dental, and vision insurance plus generous paid time off.
• Supporting associates and their families; we embrace the importance of caring for oneself and our families.
• Surrounding ourselves with smart, driven, and diverse individuals.
• Valuing integrity, commitment regarding our daily duties, and the Bank as a whole.
• Supporting local philanthropic, cultural, and artistic initiatives and organizations that our employees’ value.
• Devoted to the communities in which we serve as we help those who form the creative backbone of our market’s future economy and business value.
• Bank of Clarke is “Great Place to Work” Certified through June 2025. 
• “Top Virginia Employer for Interns” award recipient (2023, 2024,2025) through Virginia Talent and Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP.)

Working Conditions:

The individual will be required to be flexible during standard bank operating hours. Business travel may be necessary to attend training opportunities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed under the knowledge/skills section are representative of the knowledge, skill set, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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