Description
Summary
The Advisory Account Services Associate is responsible for aiding in driving departmental results by opening, terminating, and processing changes to advisory accounts under direct supervision. This position requires the ability to gain a sound understanding of the Account Services processes while serving as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders. This position will require collaboration among team members and branch personnel to execute on instructions submitted by the branch on behalf of our clients.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Accurately process all advisory account requests while adhering to departmental procedures and guidelines provided by leadership.
- Proficient processing of new and existing advisory accounts in all systems used for the advisory platform.
- Identify potential problems or issues that fall outside of standard procedures and escalate to department leadership if necessary.
- Develop effective communication skills within the department around the multiple facets of the advisory account process.
- Provide timely updates on progression of job responsibilities to leadership.
- Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
Qualifications
- Ability to attain a general understanding of industry rules/regulations and Stifel policies that pertain to the department.
- Strong attention to detail skills to minimize risk to the firm.
- Initiative and self-direction when performing tasks with the ability to organize and prioritize effectively in order to meet deadlines.
- Able to handle large workloads that vary based on heavy volume periods.
- Ability to work autonomously throughout the day based on performance criteria provided by leadership.
Education & Experience
- Minimum Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum Preferred: Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum Required: 1+ years of Financial Services experience
Systems & Technology
- Proficient in Outlook and Microsoft Office products
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.
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