Client Associate

We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Client Associate to join a leading Company located in the Richmond, VA surrounding area.

Candidateshould be a highly organized, detail-oriented person with goodfollow-up and communication skills. They should be able to multi-taskeffectively, be eager to learn and improve processes, have a goodwork ethic and shouldbe professional and personable inrelating to clients and co-workers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the portfolio management team, including new account openings, money movement and asset transfers, monitoringclient accounts, and telephone support.
• Communicate with the portfolio management team and, as necessary, others in the firm on an ongoing basis concerningall client-related matters.
• Correspondence with clients regarding account information, cash and securities transfers, and other requests as they arise.
• Interface with client custodians, accountants, attorneys, and third-party investment managers.
• Maintain accurate client information on internal and third-party systems.
• Work closely with custodians and internal operations to ensure accuracy of security set-up, cost basis, holdings, and other account information.
• Review accounts regularly to ensure there are adequate cash balances to cover upcoming liquidity needs includingmanagement fees, tax payments, distributions, hedge fund subscriptions, and private equity capital calls.
• Assist in the preparation of meeting materials for current and prospective clients.
• Prepare paperwork for client signature, including company advisory agreements, custodial forms, and subscription and redemption documents for alternative investments such as hedge funds and private equity funds.
• Act as a liaison to our family office group to assist with bill paying, tax payments, and other miscellaneous needs as they arise.
• Additional duties and projects as required to support clients and the team.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

• Bachelor's degree or significant industry experience.
• 3 years' experience with a financial advisory firm, preferably, but not required.
• Understanding of a broad range of investment products, experience with client service, MS Office proficiency, including excellent Excel and Word skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Schwab Advisor Center or other custodial platforms, Docusign, AdventAPX.