Client Service Associate
The Martin Financial Group, a rapidly growing financial planning and advisory firm based in Wichita, KS is looking to hire a Client Service Associate. This individual will have the opportunity to grow and be a part of a national wealth management team that delivers customized wealth management and investment strategies, complex financial planning, and retirement income distribution strategies for our clients. We serve emerging affluent, high net-worth and ultra-high net-worth individuals, families, and business clients.
Role Profile Summary
The Client Service Associate will be responsible for a wide variety of the financial planning and investment management services we provide for our clients. In collaboration with all team members, this individual will focus on client service relationship management, responding to and submitting client service requests, preparing, and submitting paperwork to open accounts and policies, and provide concierge level contact with our clients. This role is often the first introduction to our team beyond the advisors.
Core Responsibilities
● Shepherding clients through the application and underwriting process for life, disability, and annuity products and investment account opening
● Service concierge for clients who have questions or need to make changes to their policies or accounts
● Proactively prepare advisors for client reviews through briefing them on opportunities or service needs for existing insurance products
● Receive incoming calls and emails; take messages, respond appropriately and route correspondence to the appropriate team member
● Handle requests, feedback, and queries quickly and professionally
- Maintain daily tasks via CRM database
Analytical Support
● Coordinate client service requests between investments, planning and insurance teams
● Analyze client information and prepares reports and presentations
● Enter client information into various systems including financial planning and CRM
● Prepare paperwork or service requests as needed
Client Service
● Answer basic questions for clients or fields client calls
● Maintain information in CRM system
Firm Responsibilities
● Understand and support the firm’s vision, mission, and strategy
● Engage in teamwork and teambuilding and integrate into the culture of the firm
● Participate in the completion of strategic initiatives and projects
Qualifications
● Minimum of two-years’ experience in the financial services or related industry with a concentration in financial planning, securities, insurance, or investment operations
Preferred Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree with major in finance, economics, accounting, financial planning, or related field
● FINRA Series 7 and Series 63
● Kansas Life and Health Insurance License (preferred or obtainable within 6 months on the job)
Key Characteristics
● Integrity and trustworthiness
● Passion and highly motivated self-starter
● Excellent oral and written communication skills
● Strong attention to detail with the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
● Ability to maintain effective working relationships with clients
● Ability to embrace change and work in a fast-paced environment
● Ability to work both independently and in a team
● Ability to maintain confidentiality
● Strong aptitude for learning
● Ability to effectively prioritize workloads and complete tasks within well-defined guidelines and time constraints is essential
● Organizational skills and attention to detail are critical given the nature of paperwork, processes, and work, upon which both clients and the Wealth Management Team depend
● Microsoft Office proficiency
Please submit resumes (with cover letters) to megan.wetta@nm.com.