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WHO are we looking for?

A Wealth and Investment Associate a highly motivated associate to support our Private Wealth practice and local investment team. This functional hybrid role is expected to be approximately 70% Private Wealth client-service and advisory support and 30% investment team support. The ideal candidate will be intellectually curious, service-minded, detail-oriented, and interested in building a long-term career at the intersection of wealth management, financial planning, portfolio construction, investment research, trading and implementation, and client service.  

The internal title for this role is intended to be Associate | Relationship Manager.

Primary Private Wealth Responsibilities, Approximately 70%

• Support advisors and relationship managers in the delivery of advice to high-net-worth clients, families, business owners, executives, and related entities.
• Prepare client meeting materials, customized reports, financial planning inputs, investment summaries, allocation reviews, performance materials, and follow-up items.
• Assist with client onboarding, account paperwork, advisory agreements, client correspondence, money movement requests, trade-flow requests, and coordination with operations and client service teams.
• Gather and organize client data for financial planning analysis, including balance sheet, cash flow, estate, tax, insurance, debt, and goal-planning information.
• Participate in client meetings when appropriate, document key takeaways, and help ensure timely, accurate completion of follow-up tasks.
• Maintain client information and support portfolio, performance, and attribution review in the firm’s reporting and CRM systems.
• Build trusted working relationships with clients, advisors, planning resources, investment resources, and operations colleagues.

Investment Team Responsibilities, Approximately 30%

• Support the Phoenix investment team with trading and implementation workflows, portfolio analytics, asset allocation reviews, investment research, manager due diligence, and implementation analysis.
• Assist with model maintenance, trade preparation, investment operations workflows, performance reporting, and coordination with custodians, platforms, and internal investment resources.
• Help maintain portfolio analytics, client-facing investment slides, quarterly commentary support, portfolio construction decks, market data, and internal investment committee materials.
• Assist with manager and product due diligence across public markets, fixed income, alternatives, private markets, and tax-aware implementation strategies.
• Help organize and summarize fund materials, research notes, due diligence documentation, meeting notes, and investment platform information.
• Contribute to team discussions with thoughtful analysis

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in finance, economics, accounting, business, mathematics, or a related field.
• Series 65 license required, or the ability to sit for the Series 65 within 90 days of hire and successfully obtain the license within the first year of employment as a condition of continued employment.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and comfort working with financial data and investment concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information clearly and professionally.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through accurately in a fast-paced client-service environment.

Desired Qualifications/Skills:

• Progress toward the CFA designation or an interest in pursuing the CFA designation preferred.
• Internship or professional experience in wealth management, financial planning, investment research, investment operations, trading, banking, accounting, tax, or a related financial-services role.
• Exposure to financial planning, CRM, reporting, investment research, trading, or portfolio analytics systems such as eMoney, Black Diamond, Morningstar Direct, Tamarac, Salesforce, CAIS, iCapital, or similar platforms.
• Interest in portfolio construction, asset allocation, capital markets, alternatives, private markets, tax-aware investing, trading and implementation, and manager due diligence.
• High standards for accuracy, organization, confidentiality, judgment, and client service.
• Professional demeanor, strong work ethic, humility, curiosity, and a continuous-improvement mindset.
• CFP, CAIA, CPA, or other relevant credential interest is a plus.

WHAT can you expect from your career at CAPTRUST?

Our colleagues, like our clients, tend to stay with CAPTRUST for years. There’s a reason for it; it’s a great culture in which to work and grow. We all work together, each of us motivating those around us with our commitment to high standards. At CAPTRUST, expect a fully stocked break room, fun employee events, and a quality team surrounding you with opportunities for personal growth.

Our Employee Benefits Package shows how much we value our team. Some benefits include:

• Company discretionary bonus.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage, employer 401(k) plan and company match, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and voluntary supplemental plans subject to plan terms.
• Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability, subject to applicable waiting periods.
• Paid time off (PTO) or Paid Sick Leave (PSL)

WHERE will you be working?

2375 East Camelback Road #700 | Phoenix, AZ 85016

Due to the nature of the role, this is not a remote or work from home position. #LI-Onsite

HOW do we build a world class organization one brick at a time?

We make it a priority to hire those who have a commitment to service, a real interest in other people, and a passion to continuously improve. Simply put: the difference at CAPTRUST is the quality of our people and depth of our bench. If you are ready to make your mark, we want to talk to you.

Are you the next brick?

To get it done the CAPTRUST Way, an individual should exhibit the following characteristics:

• Ability to build successful, collaborative, and trusting relationships
• Instinctive aptitude for consistently creating accurate, concise, respectful, and easy-to-understand verbal and written communications conveying complex information
• A strong sense of urgency about getting work done and solving problems to achieve results that benefit our clients and colleagues, even when faced with challenges
• Inherent desire to give back to our communities and enrich the lives of those around us
• An other-centered mindset
• Integrity through maintaining objectivity

EEO/Diversity Statement:

At CAPTRUST, we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment where ALL colleagues feel authentically seen, respected, and supported.

It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions), gender, race (including hair texture or hairstyles associated with race), religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, uniformed service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.#associate

This position will remain open until filled.