Wealth Management Associate

Job description – Wealth Management Associate

Who we are

Founded in 1999, Next Capital Management is an independent, SEC Registered Investment Advisor that offers investment and advisory services to high-net worth individuals, families, trusts, and businesses in a multi-family office style approach. At Next Capital, we strive to deliver a thoughtful, customized wealth management experience. We foster a collaborative atmosphere that is both dynamic and professional.

Who we’re looking for

An energetic Associate to join our twenty-member New York City firm who will assist wealth advisors with day-to-day management of a growing list of clients. The candidate will work as part of a growth-focused advisory team to provide a professional and exceptional level of client service.

This position is on a Financial Advisor career track and has significant upward potential. Our dynamic culture creates a hands-on training opportunity for highly motivated self-starters interested in the wealth management industry.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Client Relationship Management: Develop strong partnerships with financial advisors, coordinate with operations, and deepen client relationships through exceptional wealth management services.
• Client Account Administration: Handle daily trading and portfolio reporting.
• Client Interaction and Support: Assist in preparation for client meetings, document discussions, and drive client follow-up. 
• Portfolio Management: Monitor client portfolios and propose changes as appropriate. Work with advisors to create custom portfolios that adhere to the firm’s guidelines.
• Data Management: Assist with the maintenance of investment performance, portfolio composition, and other data to ensure accurate client reporting.
• Advisory Track: Ultimately progress to greater independence related to client execution items, client relationship management, and independent decision making. This role is on track to act as a secondary advisor.

Desired Skills and Experience

Applicants should have all the following:

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited college; Finance/Economics/Business preferred
• 2-5 years experience in financial services
• Focus on Wealth Management as a career
• Certified Financial Planning (CFP®) certification is preferred; Series 65 certification a plus
• Ability to simplify difficult financial concepts to educate a less experienced audience
• Demonstrated success in cultivating and maintaining client relationships, and integrating with key partners
• Detail-oriented, self-starter, takes initiative
• Team player, collaborative, able to work with others
• Accurate, organized, able to set priorities
• Of the highest integrity
• Maintain a “Client-first attitude”
• Desire and ability to grow in a small company environment