What are the responsibilities and job description for the Client Services Associate (CSA), Highland RIM Wealth Management position at Kestra Financial?
The Client Services Associate (CSA) plays a vital role in supporting the firm's daily operations and long-term growth. This position serves as the first point of contact for clients, delivering exceptional service while managing a variety of administrative and operational responsibilities. This successful candidate will have excellent customer service and problem solving skills to confidently provide information and education to clients in a timely, efficient, and professional manner.
Requirements
Requirements
- Key Responsibilities
- Provide white-glove service to new and existing clients
- Act as the primary contact for inbound client communications
- Prepare documentation for account openings, transfers, distributions, and other transactions
- Monitor client onboarding progress and ensure timely follow-up
- Coordinate scheduling and calendar management for the advisor
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the CRM and custodian portals
- Assist with data entry, report generation, and preparation for client meetings
- Liaise with back-office teams and vendors to resolve client issues
- Support trading and account maintenance activities under advisor supervision
- Manage multiple and competing priorities daily in pursuit of business objectives
- Small amount of annual travel may be required for training
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- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; CRM experience is a plus
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks independently
- Ability to build relationships with clients and internal partners without direct control
- Adaptable and committed to continuous learning
- Experience in financial services preferred
- The ideal candidate will have good understanding of broker/dealer operations and financial services products,
- Bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma required
- Ability and desire to obtain FINRA Series 7 and 65 licenses
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times