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Position:Client Service Associate (Unregistered)

Location: Fredericksburg, VA

Job Id:393

# of Openings:1

CLIENT SERVICE ASSOCIATE (UNREGISTERED)

Hiring Range: $54,000 - $76,000

OVERVIEW:

Davenport is seeking a hard-working, detail oriented, and business-minded professional to join its Fredericksburg team. This full-time, non-exempt position will support a Financial Advisor in the office and serve as a back-up to other Client Service Associates as necessary. As a Client Service Associate, your primary responsibility is to serve the needs of Financial Advisors with regards to servicing customers and fostering a positive relationship between clients and the firm.

An ideal candidate will have a banking or financial services background, with excellent customer service and communication skills. At Davenport, we are proud of our commitment to service, with both internal and external clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Answering phones, filing, and preparing correspondence
• Submitting client requests for checks, wires, transfers, and security registrations
• Helping clients to understand their monthly statements and annual tax notices
• Acquiring cost basis
• Responding on a timely basis to operational notices
• Assisting with all forms of account paperwork
• Maintaining records and files as required by the Compliance department
• Processing mailings and arranging seminars
• Working with internal service departments including Operations, Financial Services, and Research, among others
• Cooperating with co-workers to cover various needs as they arise in the sales area

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College Degree preferred
• Experience in financial services or banking strongly preferred
• FINRA Licensing: Must obtain the SIE, Series 7, and Series 63 (or FINRA-recognized equivalent) within 2 years
• Extremely well-organized, detail oriented and accurate; must be able to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Highly motivated with excellent communication and customer service skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to learn and master computer programs that house customer data
• Basic bookkeeping skills and record keeping ability
• Ability to understand and adhere to industry rules and regulations

SALARY & BENEFITS:

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefit program, including safe harbor 401(k) contribution, profit sharing plan, disability and life insurance, high deductible health plan with an HSA, Paid Time Off and elective dental benefits. We offer wellness programs and support a friendly and collegial culture, with company sponsored volunteer opportunities during business hours.

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

DAVENPORT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Davenport & Company LLC provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

CLIENT SERVICE ASSOCIATE (UNREGISTERED) Location: Fredericksburg, VA Hiring Range: $54,000 - $76,000 OVERVIEW: Davenport is seeking a hard-working, detail oriented, and business-minded professional to join its Fredericksburg team. This full-time, non-exempt position will support a Financial Advisor in the office and serve as a back-up to other Client Service Associates as necessary. As a Client Service Associate, your primary responsibility is to serve the needs of Financial Advisors with regards to servicing customers and fostering a positive relationship between clients and the firm. An ideal candidate will have a banking or financial services background, with excellent customer service and communication skills. At Davenport, we are proud of our commitment to service, with both internal and external clients. RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Answering phones, filing, and preparing correspondence
• Submitting client requests for checks, wires, transfers, and security registrations
• Helping clients to understand their monthly statements and annual tax notices
• Acquiring cost basis
• Responding on a timely basis to operational notices
• Assisting with all forms of account paperwork
• Maintaining records and files as required by the Compliance department
• Processing mailings and arranging seminars
• Working with internal service departments including Operations, Financial Services, and Research, among others
• Cooperating with co-workers to cover various needs as they arise in the sales area

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College Degree preferred
• Experience in financial services or banking strongly preferred

• FINRA Licensing: Must obtain the SIE, Series 7, and Series 63 (or FINRA-recognized equivalent) within 2 years
• Extremely well-organized, detail oriented and accurate; must be able to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Highly motivated with excellent communication and customer service skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to learn and master computer programs that house customer data
• Basic bookkeeping skills and record keeping ability
• Ability to understand and adhere to industry rules and regulations
• Professional demeanor

SALARY & BENEFITS: We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefit program, including safe harbor 401(k) contribution, profit sharing plan, disability and life insurance, high deductible health plan with an HSA, Paid Time Off and elective dental benefits. We offer wellness programs and support a friendly and collegial culture, with company sponsored volunteer opportunities during business hours. Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities. DAVENPORT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Davenport & Company LLC provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

Our commitment to you is a meaningful partnership and thoughtfully crafted benefits package, some of the highlights which include:

Financial Future and Stability

• Our motto of Building Wealth Together not only applies to our clients, but also to our associates. Our retirement plan provides annual contributions of as much as 10% of eligible wages, without you contributing a penny.
• Free financial advice, with low or waived Advisor fees for personal accounts
• As an employee-owned firm, opportunity for equity ownership at certain levels
• An on-site Health Center for employees and household members, with free or minimal-cost services
• Choice in healthcare coverage with company HSA contributions
• Telehealth services for medical and mental health

Well-Being and Work/Life Integration

• Generous paid time off policy with no waiting period to use time
• Free Employee Assistance Program and other support services
• Disability and life insurance; maternity and paternity leave
• Schedule flexibility and early close every Friday
• Relaxed business dress code with business casual Fridays

Community and Corporate Responsibility

• Opportunities for involvement in volunteer efforts and giving back to the community through Davenport Shares.

Davenport is committed to developing a workplace that includes associates of diverse backgrounds in order to utilize their experiences and talents to achieve our business goals. Davenport believes that an environment rich in associates with varying experiences and backgrounds enhances the performance of our organization.

Davenport shows its commitment to a diverse workplace by:

We foster an inclusive workplace culture without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran’s status, pregnancy or childbirth related medical conditions, or any other non-merit fact.

We treat all applicants and employee associates equally which begins with recruitment and selection, and applies to compensation and benefits, professional development and training, transfers, social and volunteer programs and events, layoffs, and terminations.

Being an Industry Advocate

Davenport is a member of SIFMA’s Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Council, as well as a participant in the SIFMA Invest! program, which connects students at historically black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions to career opportunities across capital markets.

Growing … TOGETHERTeaching the Next Generation

Davenport is a founding job-partner for the Cristo Rey Richmond High School by providing industry exposure, tuition and work experience to high school students from underserved communities. We are also an active partner to Junior Achievement of Central Virginia (JA) and support the educational programs offered through this organization.

Our paid Summer Internship Program offers opportunities for diverse students to gain work experience and exposure to our industry as a consideration for future careers.

As an employee owned firm, Davenport & Company and our more than 400 associates have been giving back to the communities in which we live and work over the course of our 160+ year history. Through our community outreach program, Davenport Shares , we areproud to support local charitable 501(c)3 organizations that provide life-enhancing services in our neighborhoods through volunteer time.

Firm Recognition

For several years, we have been honored to receive recognition for our commitment to clients and our colleagues by several publications throughout Virginia and North Carolina:

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