What are the responsibilities and job description for the Client Service & Operations Manager position at Capital Investment Advisors?
At Capital Investment Advisors (CIA), we strive to help clients reach their goals by focusing on our specialty: Income Investing. We are a fee-only financial advisory and portfolio management firm headquartered in Atlanta with offices throughout the U.S. and $5b in Assets Under Management. Our advisors in Georgia, Florida, Colorado, Texas, and Arizona provide clients with a full range of financial advice. Since 1996, CIA has been providing financial strategy and management tailored to the client’s individual circumstances and objectives.
Capital Family Office, a division of CIA, supports the investment objectives and client service needs of ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. Our goal is to simplify their complex wealth management needs by designing modern, personalized portfolios that integrate diversified private-led investments and unify the governance of their assets.
Operations and Client Service Manager
The Operations and Client Service Manager will play a pivotal role in delivering a white-glove service experience for the Client Families of Capital Family Office. This individual will be the first point of contact for clients, providing day-to-day operational and administrative excellence. From onboarding and opening new accounts to coordinating with custodians, CPAs, and attorneys, the Client Service Associate ensures that our families’ needs are met in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.
The ideal person in this role operates effectively in ambiguity, has an entrepreneurial spirit, and is the definition of a team player. As Capital Family Office grows, this role offers the opportunity to shape processes, enhance the client experience, and establish scalable internal systems.
Core Functions:
Client Onboarding & Account Management
Capital Family Office, a division of CIA, supports the investment objectives and client service needs of ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. Our goal is to simplify their complex wealth management needs by designing modern, personalized portfolios that integrate diversified private-led investments and unify the governance of their assets.
Operations and Client Service Manager
The Operations and Client Service Manager will play a pivotal role in delivering a white-glove service experience for the Client Families of Capital Family Office. This individual will be the first point of contact for clients, providing day-to-day operational and administrative excellence. From onboarding and opening new accounts to coordinating with custodians, CPAs, and attorneys, the Client Service Associate ensures that our families’ needs are met in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.
The ideal person in this role operates effectively in ambiguity, has an entrepreneurial spirit, and is the definition of a team player. As Capital Family Office grows, this role offers the opportunity to shape processes, enhance the client experience, and establish scalable internal systems.
Core Functions:
Client Onboarding & Account Management
- Manage client relationships across multiple custodial platforms (e.g., Schwab, Fidelity)
- Facilitate and monitoring the transfer of assets for new clients
- Lead the onboarding process, including gathering necessary documentation, establishing new accounts (e.g., brokerage, 529, donor-advised funds), and setting up needed banking services
- Coordinate and execute lines of credit, margin accounts, charitable giving vehicles, and other specialized banking / custodial solutions
- Facilitate capital calls and prepare subscription/redemption documents related to alternative investments
- Oversee the execution of new investment strategies or manager hires as directed by the advisor
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and industry regulations
- Serve as a key point of contact for client inquiries, addressing cash inflows/outflows, billing questions, and general account or investment-related requests
- Communicate proactively and clearly via phone, email, and in-person meetings, ensuring all inquiries are resolved promptly and with a high level of professionalism
- Support the Advisor in delivering a “white-glove” client experience by identifying service needs, anticipating potential issues, and providing timely, high-quality solutions
- Maintain notes and records consistently in our CRM (Salesforce) for all client interactions; ensure compliance with all internal firm processes and policies
- Coordinate with CPAs, attorneys, and other professional partners to gather tax documentation, execute estate planning strategies, and address any client-specific tasks
- Manage tax document facilitation with client CPAs, ensuring timely and secure transfer of sensitive information
- Work closely with internal advisors, portfolio managers, and support teams to ensure seamless collaboration and consistent client communication
- Utilize and master key software/tools including Salesforce, Black Diamond, Schwab Advisor Center, Fidelity Wealthscape, eMoney, Microsoft Office Suite, and potentially more
- Identify and implement new technology solutions and process enhancements to improve internal scalability and enhance the client experience and operational efficiencies
- Assist with quarterly review meetings by preparing account summaries, performance reports, and relevant documentation
- As Capital Family Office scales, collaborate with colleagues to refine roles, responsibilities, and processes to support additional advisors and increased client volume
- Contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture that prioritizes exceptional service and continuous improvement
- 10 years of experience in a Client Service role in the Wealth Management industry
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
- Series 65 licensed a plus
- Relentlessly passionate about the client experience
- Self-motivating and capable of operating proactively with little day-to-day direction
- Meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills
- Proficient in Financial Planning systems such as Salesforce, Black Diamond, and Schwab Advisor Center
- Exceptional communicator who offers warmth and empathy in all client interactions and who can make complex concepts simple
- Maintains the utmost discretion when working with sensitive client information
- Committed to a culture of compliance
- Exhibits the Capital Investment Advisors’ five Core Values in everything they do