Associate Client Advisor, WM

## Associate Client Advisor, WMApply:
Los Angeles, CA:
Pasadena, CA:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R162050
** About Northern Trust
** As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.  Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure:
Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.  With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
The key responsibilities of the role include:  
• Coordinates account administrative tasks by ensuring prompt execution and follow-up; responds to partner and client service requests by obtaining necessary information and documentation, communicating with client and vendors as required for resolution of issues; executes daily client activity; oversees transaction processing; ensures accurate set up and review of fees; documents services provided and any specialized procedures for client relationships; ongoing written and verbal communication with clients as appropriate in managing daily activity.

Develops and maintains working knowledge of governing documents and account agreements     
• Manages assigned account base of wealth management clients by working with clients and their advisors to develop a thorough understanding of the client’s needs and goals. Exhibits working knowledge of agency account agreements and governing documents. Exhibits working knowledge of Advisory Practice services/offerings (including estate and financial planning), capital markets, banking products/offerings, asset management and prudent investment principles. Exhibits developing knowledge of fiduciary duties and applicable laws, including trust and tax law, asset management and prudent investment principles.

Once trained, exhibits knowledge of goals driven wealth management and holistic advice and ability to begin delivering to clients and prospects    
• Maintains a working knowledge of various NT resources and utilizes knowledge, experience, and NT resources to identify opportunities for relationship enhancement; works collaboratively with internal partners and external advisors in identifying client needs and solutions     
• Focused client service with responsiveness, diplomacy and tact; proactive client contact through written and verbal communication with suitable frequency.
Exhibits excellent time management skills     
• Assists service team partners with business development, including preparing and making client presentations; cultivates relationships with referral sources and centers of influence to build the business; identifies and develops new business opportunities     
• Seeks continued development of advisory skills through training and experience

The successful candidate will benefit from having:  
• Knowledge of financial products, operations and accounting systems usually acquired through related experience     
• General business knowledge, including knowledge of accounting usually acquired through coursework, is required to oversee client transactions. Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work    
• Developing knowledge of investments, advisory relationships, estate planning, financial planning, capital markets, banking, and operations usually acquired through formal education, or related experience is…