Receptionist, Client Service Associate
Who We Are
Wealthspire Advisors is a New York City-based, independent registered investment Advisory firm with $20B in AUM. We have more than 250 employees serving clients from 20 offices in 11 states. With a strong commitment to a fiduciary business model, the firm believes in connecting all aspects of a client's financial life to deliver thoughtful, collaborative strategies that focus on what is most important to each client. Wealthspire Advisors acts as a wealth manager, investment Advisor, consultant, and constant partner in helping clients achieve their aspirations. For more information on Wealthspire Advisors, please visit www.wealthspire.com.
Job Responsibilities
- Answer phone calls, resolve issues, and/or take messages as needed
- Interact directly with clients regarding different types of requests, such as money movement requests, account balances, re-ordering of checks, charitable giving confirmations, etc.
- Managing distribution/receipt of clients’ paperwork.
- Utilize CRM application to perform various functions, such as submitting/assigning tasks, running dialogues (onboarding/offboarding of clients, new contract, and RMD requests), creating new contact entries, updating existing contact information, utilizing the dashboard feature to track tasks, running reports, etc.
- Work with other Wealthspire teams on items such as preparation and submission of client paperwork, preparing the meeting materials, facilitating various transactions, and account maintenance on behalf of our clients.
- Prepare client letters/emails as needed.
- Maintain and update client service procedures.
- Prepare Advisors expense reports to include coding and scanning receipts.
- Manage the calendar; set appointments and meetings for Advisors.
- Confirm appointments directly with clients, via email and/or phone.
- Assist with travel arrangements and trip itineraries if needed.
- Schedule lunch and dinner reservations for client meetings if needed.
- Handles general office operations and procedures i.e. filing systems, database management, equipment maintenance, phone systems and other services.
- Greets and welcomes all guests and announces visitors promptly to appropriate producer or staff member and maintains a neat and orderly reception area.
- Manages conference room reservations and registers all office visitors with building security.
- Checks for, opens and sorts all mail and prepares overnight mail packages for delivery and coordinates delivery with service providers and/or messengers as appropriate.
- Assists with all regional event planning (i.e. holiday party, dinners).
- Perform other duties as and when needed.
- Coordinates with building administration for all work pertaining to the office space, including, but not limited to building hours and facility maintenance.
- Take ownership, as appropriate, of certain daily functions within client services.
Qualifications
- College degree not required. New grads considered with a business and/or finance-related degree and/or internship/work experience.
- Previous back-office operations or executive/administrative assistant experience (preferred); experience in financial planning and/or the securities industry (helpful)
- Numerical accuracy and attention to detail (required).
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a team environment.
- Desire to learn, be resourceful, and think outside the box.
- Professional appearance and manner.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required; experience with any CRM, portfolio management, and document management software is a plus.
- Continuously exhibits personal integrity and professional initiative and a personable attitude.
***Candidate selected for the role will be required to go the office 5x per week***
We’re part of NFP, a six-time Best Places to Work award winner in Business Insurance who has also earned the 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) award from Insurance Business magazine and the WORK180 employer endorsement. NFP is a recognized Elite Agency award winner and a leading property and casualty broker, benefits consultant, wealth manager, and retirement plan advisor. NFP provides solutions enabling client success through the expertise of over 7,000 global employees, investments in innovative technologies, and enduring relationships with highly rated insurers, vendors and financial institutions.
What We Offer
NFP and Wealthspire Advisors is proud to offer a competitive salary, PTO & paid holidays, 401(k) with match, exclusive discount programs, health & wellness programs, and more. Our PeopleFirst culture focuses on building and nurturing lifelong relationships with our employees because, at the end of the day, we exist to be there for others.
NFP and You... Better together!
NFP and Wealthspire Advisors is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer.