Client Services Specialist

Client Services Specialist

The Client Services Specialist independently manages day-to-day client servicing activities for assigned clients, ensuring accurate processing, proactive communication, and adherence to service, documentation and compliance standards. Serves as a primary service contact for moderately complex relationships, coordinates service requests across internal teams and custodians, and escalates complex issues appropriately. Supports execution aligned with client coverage models and contributes to workflow improvements that enhance service quality and consistency.

Core Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary service contact for assigned clients, managing day-to-day service needs with accuracy and responsiveness
• Process account updates, contributions, distributions, transfers, maintenance requests, and other service transactions in accordance with established procedures and data standards
• Coordinate onboarding activities, including documentation collection, custodial account opening support, and tracking of outstanding requirements
• Prepare client review materials, organize documentation for signatures, and maintain accurate client records
• Communicate directly with clients regarding account activity, service timelines, documentation needs and follow up items
• Consult with custodians, advisors, and internal partners to resolve service requests and ensure timely completion of transactions
• Oversee moderately complex client inquiries independently, exercising judgment within established guidelines
• Escalate higher risks, complex or ambiguous situations to Senior Client Services Specialist or Supervisor while providing context and recommended next steps
• Maintain CRM accuracy and ensure documentation is complete, compliant, and aligned with service standards
• Identify process inefficiencies or recurring issues and recommend workflow improvements to enhance service quality

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial services or administrative experience
• Independent execution
• Strong problem solving
• Understanding of client service workflows
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

Desired Qualifications:

• Financial services experience
• Knowledge of custodial processes

Compensation Range: The base hourly range for this role in Dubuque, IA is $25.95 - $33.15 plus a competitive performance-based bonus. Base salary depends on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location. Salary range may also differ significantly due to geography and cost of labor considerations.

Cetera Financial Group® (Cetera) is a leading network of independent retail broker-dealers and registered investment advisers empowering the delivery of objective financial advice to individuals, families, and company retirement plans across the country through trusted financial advisors and financial institutions. Cetera is one of the largest independent financial advisor networks in the nation and a leading provider of retail services to the investment programs of banks and credit unions.