D.A. Davidson, an employee-owned Financial Services firm, is seeking an exceptionally sharp, motivated and detail-oriented Client Associate to join our Omaha, NE branch. In this team-critical role, you will work alongside Financial Professionals to provide excellent client service and support. This is an outstanding opportunity to advance your career in the financial services industry in an environment of continual growth and development.
• Are you passionate about providing exceptional client service and support?
• Do you excel at building strong client relationships and solving problems?
• Do you thrive in a collaborative team environment?
• Are you detail-oriented and committed to accuracy?
• Do you enjoy being responsible for multiple demands and competing priorities in a deadline-oriented environment?
• Do you have a desire to learn and leverage innovative technology tools?
• Do you thrive in a project-management style environment?
If you answered yes to these questions, then this job may be a great fit for you.
Primary Qualifications:
• Proven ability to build client/customer relationships including excellent communication (written and verbal) and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to successfully handle multiple demands and competing priorities in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy including the ability to accurately perform semi-advanced math.
• Preference given to candidates with these current licenses: the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) and FINRA General Securities Representative (Series 7) Exam and Uniform Securities State Law Exam (Series 66 [or Series 63/65]). If not licensed, requirement to pass all tests for the Series 7 and 66 (or 63/65) licenses within 120 days of hire.
• High school graduate or comparable work experience. Post-secondary education preferred.
• Solid technology skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook) and the desire to learn and leverage innovative technologies to optimize the client experience.
Primary Duties:
• Provide extraordinarily professional and courteous service managing client requests.
• Review, maintain and process account documents and information as well as solve complex issues and assignments related to client accounts and transactions.
• Assist with crafting comprehensive financial plans for current and prospective clients.
• Assist in developing and implementing periodic client mailings, communications and events.
• Facilitate the transfer of client funds and/or securities and the issuance of checks upon request.
• Seek to innovate and streamline processes.
• Provide general support, including but not limited to phone, correspondence, appointments, filing and other projects as assigned.
• Adherence to all branch, firm and compliance policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.
What we offer:
Competitive salary plus excellent benefits and perks including, but not limited to:
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company 401(k)and ESOP contribution
• Generous sick, vacation, and maternity/parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement ($15,000 lifetime cap)
• Discounted personal insurance including home, auto and recreational vehicles
• Charitable gift-matching program
• Davidson Day of Giving – Our tradition of positively impacting communities in which we live and work.
The compensation offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis considering a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the skills, relevant work experience, and geographic location of each specific candidate.
D.A. Davidson has been in business for 90 years! As an employee-owned company, our success is driven by our high standards of business ethics, integrity and the belief that our Associates are our most important assets. We hope you will consider joining us!
Skills Required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Client or customer relationship-building experience
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple demands and competing priorities in a deadline-oriented environment
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to perform semi-advanced math accurately
- Pass the Series 7 and Series 66, or Series 63 and Series 65, examinations within 120 days of hire if not already licensed
- High school diploma or comparable work experience
- Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 66 or Series 63/65 licenses
- Post-secondary education
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
D.A. Davidson Companies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about D.A. Davidson Companies and has not been reviewed or approved by D.A. Davidson Companies.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee ownership through an ESOP is positioned as a core part of total rewards, complementing cash compensation. Ownership is framed as adding long‑term value alongside other benefits.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) options and company contributions via profit‑sharing are highlighted as part of the package. Early eligibility and combined ESOP/401(k) design can materially boost long‑term retirement savings when the firm performs well.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave are explicitly offered. Broader paid time off and holidays are emphasized in role materials.
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What We Do
At D.A. Davidson Companies, we identify and evaluate market trends, investment ideas and business opportunities, and turn them into actionable insights and strategies. Founded in 1935 as a small brokerage firm, D.A. Davidson has grown into a diversified financial services company comprised of seven distinct business units across the U.S. Through the years, our most important service has remained consistent: a personalized approach that reflects the individuality of each of our clients. As part of an employee-owned company, each of our associates has a unique perspective of success. We believe in doing what is right for our clients and are empowered to deliver high-impact solutions. We are with our clients every step of the way—leveraging our nationally-recognized research, capital markets and investment banking expertise, and a robust network of financial advisors. Clients not only benefit from our expansive platform of solutions and services, but also from strong values rooted in tradition and a deep sense of responsibility to our communities.
