Client Service Associate

Client Service Associate

Teamwork, collaboration, mutual support, profound love, pursuit of excellence – these are not just buzzwords; it's how we operate. Our values are the driving force behind the collective success of our clients and firm. At Collins and Krank, we are seeking to add a very valuable member to our team as a Client Service Associate. The ideal person shares our values and vision and is adaptable, social, curious, and a lifelong learner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Service daily client inquiries over the phone and in-person, including scheduling meetings and greeting clients
• Work both independently and within a dynamic team environment to provide administrative support to the financial advisors and branch office
• Open new client accounts, process money movement, and research information as needed
• Ensure client paperwork and documentation is accurate prior to submission and processing. Follow up to ensure accurate completion
• Prepare letters, forms, and reports to assist with servicing existing clients and prospecting for new clients
• Prepare various business summary reports and client-specific reporting as needed for review by the financial advisor
• Create and maintain records and files utilizing Client Relationship Management (CRM) software
• Actively engage in available training/cross-training and educational and/or professional development opportunities to remain current on industry policies and procedures
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge of:

• Company’s working structure, policies, mission, and strategies
• General office practices, procedures, and methods
• Basic investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industry
• Financial markets, products and industry regulations

Skill in:

• Client Relationship Management (CRM) software
• Microsoft Office
• Effective communication (in-person, virtual, phone and mail)

Ability to:

• Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, spreadsheets, and databases
• Analyze and research account information
• Organize, manage, and track multiple, detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, task-oriented work environment
• Take initiative and proactively follow up on submitted items to ensure completion; resolve errors, questions or concerns
• Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner
• Analyze problems and establish solutions in a fast-paced environment
• Use mathematics sufficient to process account and transaction information
• Use appropriate interpersonal styles and communicate effectively
• Work both independently and as part of a team
• Pivot to multiple job functions in the office, as needed
• Provide a high level of customer service

Collins and Krank and its employees are independent contractors with respect to Raymond James; not employees of Raymond James. The term "Raymond James" includes, but is not limited to Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. ("RJFS") and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors. Inc. ("RJFSA") as affiliates.

Education: Bachelor’s (Required)

Work Experience: General Experience - 13 months to 3 years

Certifications: None

Travel: Less than 25%

Workstyle: Resident

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm’s core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. We expect our associates at all levels to: Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same; Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes; Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind; Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter; Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm.

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.