Wealth Management: Client Service Associate

Northwestern Mutual • Full-time • New York, NY, US • $70k - $80k / year • 1d ago

Wealth Management: Client Service Associate

James Borchers, CFP®, Third Avenue Capital

Northwestern Mutual Midtown Manhattan, NY

The Client Service Associate is an entry-mid level position, requiring an individual who is highly organized with a friendly and cheerful attitude and ability to make small-talk with clients and also enjoy doing detailed work with accuracy. Our ideal candidate will thrive in a support role, assisting Wealth Management Advisors in the service and sales cycle for both insurance and investment clients. This is a client facing role so excellent interpersonal and communication skills are a must, as you will work closely with all facets of the team and act as the liaison between the Network and Home Office, advisors and clients. The Client Service Associate will consistently follow high standards of business and professional ethics and legal and regulatory requirements when dealing with others and/or performing work activities.

Third Avenue Capital is a top-performing Northwestern Mutual wealth management firm located in Midtown Manhattan. We provide advanced financial planning, investment management, and strategic wealth solutions through sophisticated, tax-aware planning and investment strategies with precision and purpose. As a team, we value accountability, professionalism, and long-term relationship management in a results-oriented and dynamic atmosphere.

NOTE: This is an in-office role, 5 days a week; however, consideration will be given for remote work if a candidate is currently fully licensed and experienced.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $70,000-$80,000, commensurate with experience, licenses/designations
Bonus Structure: Performance-based, paid semi-annually
Health & Dental Insurance: Offered through NM platform
Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time: Available through NM platform
Retirement Plan: Available through NM platform
Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance: Available through NM platform
Professional Development: FINRA coursework and continuing education supported

Job Skills & Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree is required

· Minimum of 2+ years of experience in financial services/wealth management or insurance industry

· Current FINRA Series 6 or 63 or the ability to obtain within 120 days of hire

· Life & Health Insurance license or the ability to obtain within 30-days of hire

· Public Notary Certificate or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire

· Knowledge of financial planning regulations, compliance requirements and industry best practices

· Attention to detail with the ability to stay highly organized and accountable at all times

· Tech savvy with thorough working knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel) and ability to learn our client relationship software, clearing firm's system, and other systems

Job Responsibilities

· Communicate with clients to complete insurance and investment-related paperwork

· Submit and manage the underwriting and account opening process for all applications

· Arrange medical, paramedical and any other exams necessary for underwriting

· Process insurance requests: address changes, bank change info, loan requests and ISA service inquiries

· New account opening documents, coordinate asset transfers & document workflow throughout the process

· Process securities-related requests: account registration changes, provide statements/tax docs, etc.

· Conduct rollover calls between clients and current 401(k) plan administrator

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over a sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Candidates must be 21 years of age or older with the ability to complete and satisfactorily pass a background search (local, state and federal) and FINRA brokerage screening, credit check, education verification, drug tests, skills assessments, and interviews. This role requires an individual to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time with constant repetitive motions that may include wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Job Type: Full-time

Base Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

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