What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Client Service Associate position at Mesirow Financial?
Description
The Opportunity :
Mesirow is an independent, employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices around the world, Mesirow serves clients through capabilities spanning Global Investment Management, Capital Markets and Investment Banking, and Advisory Services. We are proud that our intentional culture results in strong employee engagement, entrepreneurship and empowerment, with ongoing opportunities for volunteerism and advancement. Mesirow was recently named one of the Best Places to Work in Chicago by Crain’s Chicago Business and one of the Top 100 RIA firms by Barron’s. At Mesirow, we invest in what matters : our clients, our communities, and our culture.
Our advisors provide investment and fiduciary services to individuals, families, corporations, and non-profit organizations. With roughly $10B in assets under management, we have earned a reputation for effectively managing our clients’ needs and goals. Wealth Management has been Mesirow’s flagship business for over 80 years, built around our trusted advisors, with an average tenure of over 20 years.
We are seeking a highly motivated Registered Client Service Associate to work out of our Highland Park office to provide high-touch client service and dedicated operational support to a team of highly motivated Financial Advisors and their High-Net-Worth individual clients.
Responsibilities :
Client onboarding, including preparation of new account paperwork and client information-gathering
Account maintenance, including any account registration and account profile changes
Asset movement processing, including journals, wire transfers and EFTs
Assist with quarterly billing and performance reporting
Client issue resolution
Gathering tax information for clients and assisting with tax reporting
Relationship management, including regular client contact
General administrative functions, including but not limited to :
Maintaining information in the Client Relationship Management System
Exception report review
Preparation of miscellaneous paperwork, such as letters of authorization, check-writing applications, operational documents, etc.
Communicating with supervisors regarding compliance matters and miscellaneous regulatory inquiries
Trade execution and trade error resolution, as may be applicable and required
Requirements : Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience required
FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses strongly preferred
Familiarity with estates preferred
Highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and positive “can-do” attitude
Excellent proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Familiarity with Salesforce, Wealthscape Investor and Black Diamond preferred
Demonstrates an ability to learn new processes and technology platforms
Takes direction well and demonstrates proactive follow through on assigned tasks
Ability to prioritize and effective time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Remains focused on tasks and retains composure under pressure or with conflicting priorities
Gathers information and consults appropriate parties when additional guidance is needed
Solicits feedback from team members on a regular basis and commits to performance improvement in identified areas
Responsive to client requests and escalates to team members whenever necessary
In accordance with the Illinois Pay Transparency Law, the anticipated hiring base salary for the role will be between $75,000 and $95,000 per year. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, also provides the opportunity for a bonus and the Mesirow benefit program.
Salary : $75,000 - $95,000