We are seeking a Manager of Client Services to join Bernstein's Private Wealth Management office in Los Angeles. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of Los Angeles’s Private Wealth Management sales support and client service functions. Key responsibilities include the following:
Recruit, develop and manage multiple teams of Associates and Coordinators responsible for the support function of Wealth Advisors and their clients
Drive a positive culture through hands-on engagement with teams in areas such as investment knowledge, career development and feedback
Partner with the Managing Directors and Wealth Advisors to ensure continuity of business and client service excellence
Implement procedures and department policies with teams
Liaise with leadership in other business units (i.e. portfolio management, legal, operations, etc.) to drive results for clients
Serve as a resource to Wealth Advisors and teams regarding service-related inquiries and exceptions
Manage operational, firm and client risk through due diligence and effective communication
Review and approve various transactions and exceptions
Oversee resource distribution and headcount
Job Qualifications
Ideal candidate should have knowledge of the Private Wealth Management business (services, procedures, etc.). The ideal candidate also:
Possesses strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
Works well independently under pressure and as part of a team
Bachelor’s degree and Series 7 license
3+ years managerial experience
Desired Qualifications
Managers must become Series 24 licensed within six months of starting.
Department Description
Bernstein Private Wealth Management (“Bernstein”), also a subsidiary of AllianceBernstein L.P. (AB), provides advanced planning strategies and a wide array of investment management services to high net worth families, endowments and foundations, and institutions to help them reach specific financial objectives. Bernstein Private Wealth Management is distinguished among major wealth managers by its single focus and the resulting alignment of interests and accountability this brings to each client relationship. Bernstein’s integrated approach allows the firm to tailor each client’s portfolio, minimizing the effects of tax and volatility, with investment strategies that draw on AB’s deep research expertise across asset classes and geographies.
Salary Disclosure
In accordance with applicable law, the minimum and maximum base annual salary for this role is as follows: Base Salary Range: $114,000 to $124,000. Actual base salaries may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base salary is just one component of total compensation at AB, which may include, depending on eligibility, benefits, commissions, year-end incentive compensation, and other incentives.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
People of color, women, and LGBTQ people are encouraged to apply. AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation. Gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law. AB’s policies, as well as practices, seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants, based solely on job-related criteria.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Series 7 license
- 3+ years of managerial experience
- Knowledge of the Private Wealth Management business, including services and procedures
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
- Ability to work independently under pressure and as part of a team
- Series 24 license within six months of starting
AllianceBernstein Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AllianceBernstein and has not been reviewed or approved by AllianceBernstein.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with employer match and zero-fee management, plus an employee stock purchase plan and charitable contribution matching. These features form a strong pillar of the total rewards offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings extend beyond standard PTO to include paid volunteer time, sabbaticals, and periodic 'refresher' vacation. These provisions support work–life balance.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Workplace perks include free lunches, free snacks, subsidized meals, and company-sponsored events alongside pretax commuter programs. Wellness resources such as fitness centers, wellness groups, and EAP access add day-to-day value.
AllianceBernstein Insights
What We Do
AllianceBernstein (AB) is a leading global investment management firm that offers high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional investors, individuals, and private wealth clients in major world markets. We are one of the largest investment management firms in the world, with more than $500 billion in assets under management. We foster a diverse, connected, collaborative culture that encourages different ways of thinking and differentiated insights. We embrace innovation to address increasingly complex investing challenges. And we pursue responsibility at all levels of the firm—from how we work and act to the solutions we design for clients.
