D.A. Davidson, an employee-owned Financial Services firm, is seeking an exceptionally sharp, motivated and detail-oriented Client Associate to join our team. In this team-critical role, you will work alongside Financial Professionals to provide outstanding 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:
• Eager 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]).
• 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.
• Proven ability to build client/customer relationships including excellent communication (written and verbal) and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy including the ability to accurately perform semi-advanced math.
• Ability to successfully handle multiple demands and competing priorities in a deadline-oriented environment.
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.
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
- Eager to advance in the Financial Services Industry
- High school graduate or comparable work experience
- Solid technology skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Proven client relationship skills with excellent communication
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to perform semi-advanced math
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-oriented environment
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.
