The Role
The Client Associate supports Financial Professionals by providing client service, account maintenance, and assisting in financial planning, while adhering to compliance policies.
Summary Generated by Built In
D.A. Davidson Companies is an independent, employee-owned company with a rich history spanning more than 80 years. We are dedicated to conducting our business in accordance with the highest standards of integrity and ethics, and delivering outstanding service to our clients and each other. We support a friendly, open and supportive culture, and encourage candid communication and productive engagement that make our companies and each of us better. Just as we work to improve our clients’ financial well-being, we also work to strengthen local communities—and giving back is one of our core values. You can learn more about our company culture and impact in our latest annual report.
D.A. Davidson, an employee-owned Financial Services firm, is seeking an exceptionally sharp, motivated and detail-oriented Client Associate to join our Long Beach, CA 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.
If you have a passion for creating an exceptional client experience, enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team and relish detail and accuracy, we want to hear from you!
Primary Qualifications:
• Opportunity to advance and grow in the Financial Services Industry ‒ Opportunity to complete 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]).
• Some knowledge of the securities industry, its operations and products to include stocks, bonds, margin accounts, options, mutual funds, annuities and insurance products.
• High school graduate or comparable work experience. Post-secondary education preferred.
• Solid technology skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook). Experience with Thomson ONE, Envestnet, CRM, Money Guide Pro preferred.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), problem solving and client service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy including the ability to perform semi-advanced math.
• Proven ability to manage multiple demands and competing priorities in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to maintain regular, predictable attendance and to work overtime as needed.
Primary Duties:
• Provide extraordinarily professional and courteous client service managing client requests, account maintenance and effectively articulating certain requirements in a regulatory environment.
• Review, maintain and process account documents and information as well as solve complex issues and assignments related to client accounts and transactions including suspicious activity.
• 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 potential base pay hiring range for this role is $27.00 – $29.00 an hour. 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. This role is eligible to participate in applicable D.A. Davidson variable compensation programs.
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!
At D.A. Davidson, we are committed to fostering a diverse environment that supports the development and inclusivity of all employees.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Please answer all questions carefully. By submitting this application for employment, I certify that all of the above information is true and complete and I understand that any falsification or omission of information made by me may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in my termination of my employment at any time during the period of my employment, regardless of the amount of time that has passed. California applicants, please see D.A. Davidson’s California Resident Privacy Policy.
Top Skills
CRM
Envestnet
Excel
Microsoft Word
Money Guide Pro
Outlook
Thomson One
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The Company
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.
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