Summary
As a Wealth Management Associate, you will work in collaboration with the external and internal Distribution team, Intermediary Distribution Group Associates, Institutional Associates and Relationship Managers in order to coordinate and service support all aspects of the client, Personal Financial Advisor (PFA), and Consultant relationship. You will report to the Client Service Manager.
Responsibilities
Develop comprehensive knowledge of all investment solutions available and serviced through Manning & Napier
Develop a comprehensive knowledge of custody services and processes for all types of accounts
Coordinate and monitor account openings, asset transfers and account closing processes and documentation.
Oversee the preparation and accuracy of client reports including year-end summaries, 1099 reporting, performance reports, client statements, and ad hoc requests
Prepare and coordinate client reviews for meetings and mailings
Participate in problem solving and troubleshooting of client, PFA, and Distribution team issues and inquiries
Critical review of incoming correspondence (i.e., trading directives and actionable items) and ensuring these items are properly routed for timely processing and approved accordingly
Assist with client portal support phone queue
Escalation of problems or issues to management as appropriate
Participate in prospecting initiatives and campaigns as appropriate
Provide back-up coverage and support to other members of the team
Assist with training new team members on practice and procedure, and mentoring new Client Service Associates
Other projects as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
One year of investment industry experience preferred
Series 7 and 66 or equivalent to be obtained within 12 months of start date
Prior direct client relationship experience preferred
Work independently with strong prioritization and organization skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Comfort in dealing with numbers/mathematics
Compensation: Expected hourly rate between $25 - $28.21 per hour; subjective bonus potential in addition to hourly rate
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance, Business, Economics, or Pre-law
- 3+ years of related experience with RIA, trust company, bank, brokerage, or financial planning firm
- Prior direct client relationship or sales experience
- Series 7 and 66 required, or targeted within first year of employment
- Flexibility to travel and work outside of normal business hours
- Experience with Envestnet, Salesforce, & Charles Schwab
What We Do
Manning & Napier provides a broad range of investment solutions through separately managed accounts, mutual funds, and collective investment trust funds, as well as a variety of consultative services that complement our investment process. Founded in 1970, we offer a wide variety of U.S. and non-U.S. equity, fixed income, ETF-based, and multi-asset class strategies. We serve a diversified client base of high-net-worth individuals and institutions, including 401(k) plans, pension plans, Taft-Hartley plans, endowments and foundations, as well as third party Advisors. For many of these partners, our relationship goes beyond investment management and includes customized solutions that address key issues and solve client-specific problems. We are headquartered in Fairport, NY.
