Client Service Assoc International-Reg

Summary

The Client Services Associate-International Registered assists one or more Financial Advisor(s) (FA(s)) with the opening and maintenance of client accounts and records, performs a wide variety of administrative support duties, including but not limited to word processing, preparing mailings, filing, answering the phone, obtaining approvals for FA(s) communications and advertisements, provides overall customer service support to clients, may enter trades as directed by the FA(s).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities            

• Perform clerical functions related to opening client accounts and ongoing account coding based on account features chosen by the client.
• Work with the FA(s) and the client to obtain the required documents based on the established account type(s).
• Provide quotes and other account-related information to assist clients.
• Organize and assist in maintaining complete client account and trade-related records for the FA(s) and specific required files for the branch office.
• Perform operational or administrative functions for client-related requests (i.e., check requests, wiring funds, address change, dividend information, etc.).
• Provide reports and other information to FA(s), as requested.
• Perform calling activities, not limited to existing clients, using scripts approved by a principal of Advertising and Graphics.
• May highlight a service or product but may not discuss products or investments beyond a point that the discussion becomes a solicitation where the specific appropriateness of the investment or the client's suitability becomes a factor.
• Accept and enter unsolicited orders from clients in states where they are registered and may enter orders received directly from an FA registered in the client's state of residence.
• Identify situations that need to be brought to the attention of the FA(s) or escalated to the Branch Manager, including suspicious client and/or employee activity or behavior.
• Perform various administrative duties (i.e., typing, filing, answering phones, mailing documents/letters, etc.) and other duties and projects as assigned by the FA and/or Branch Manager.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, spreadsheet applications, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology.
• General understanding of the investment brokerage industry and securities regulations with basic knowledge of investment products.
• Able to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks, responsibilities, and deadlines; can follow through and accomplish goals, manage expectations appropriately, and use the firm's resources efficiently.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to practical problem-solving.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing exemplary customer and personal services, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality service standards, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in spoken or written form so that others will understand with excellent grammar and phone/office etiquette.
• Spanish fluency with the ability to speak and read English and Spanish regarding review of documents.
• Other Latin American languages are a plus.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of investment industry experience.

Licenses and Credentials

• FINRA Series 7 and 63 or 66.

Systems & Technology        

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

About Stifel 

Stifel is a more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up. We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas. Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients’ money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success.

While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations. Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more. Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.

At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.
 
Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.