Position Overview
We are seeking a Manager of Client Services to join Bernstein's Private Wealth Management office in San Diego, CA. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of San Diego'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 Financial 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 Financial 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 Financial 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 9 and 10 licensed within six months of starting
Company Overview
Bernstein Private Wealth Management advises high-net-worth clients on planning for—and living with—the complexities that come with wealth. We specialize in addressing challenges that extend well beyond wealth management by offering a vast network of resources customized to clients’ values and needs.
Bernstein is distinguished among major wealth managers by its holistic approach, flexible process, innovative research, sophisticated modeling, and cutting-edge investment solutions. Our people are our advantage. Our collaborative culture means each client is supported by a team of specialists aligned with a shared sense of purpose.
Bernstein is a business unit of AllianceBernstein, which ranks among the largest investment managers in the world, with 4,000 employees across 57 locations in 26 countries and over $600 billion in assets under management.
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Location
San Diego, CA
Salary Disclosure
In accordance with applicable law, the minimum and maximum base annual salary for this role is as follows: Base Salary Range: $108,000-$117,000. 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.
How to Apply
Please apply through the AB Careers website at www.abglobal.com/careers. Click the Job Search tab, type “Manager” in the Search by Keyword field then filter by State/Province.
San Diego, California
Skills Required
- Knowledge of Private Wealth Management business (services, procedures)
- Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work independently under pressure and as part of a team
- Bachelor's degree
- Series 7 license
- 3+ years managerial experience
- Obtain Series 9 and 10 licenses 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.
