Client Associate

Client Associate Opportunity

D.A. Davidson, an employee-owned Financial Services firm, is seeking an exceptionally sharp, motivated and detail-oriented Client Associate to join our Omaha, NE branch. In this team-critical role, you will work alongside Financial Professionals to provide excellent client service and support. This is an outstanding opportunity to advance your career in the financial services industry in an environment of continual growth and development.

Are you passionate about providing exceptional client service and support? Do you excel at building strong client relationships and solving problems? Do you thrive in a collaborative team environment? Are you detail-oriented and committed to accuracy? Do you enjoy being responsible for multiple demands and competing priorities in a deadline-oriented environment? Do you have a desire to learn and leverage innovative technology tools?

Do you thrive in a project-management style environment? If you answered yes to these questions, then this job may be a great fit for you.

Primary

Qualifications:

• Proven ability to build client/customer relationships including excellent communication (written and verbal) and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to successfully handle multiple demands and competing priorities in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy including the ability to accurately perform semi-advanced math.
• Preference given to candidates with these current licenses: the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) and FINRA General Securities Representative (Series
  7) Exam and Uniform Securities State Law Exam (Series 66 [or Series 63/65]). If not licensed, requirement to pass all tests for the Series 7 and 66 (or 63/65) licenses within 120 days of hire.
• High school graduate or comparable work experience. Post-secondary education preferred.
• Solid technology skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook) and the desire to learn and leverage innovative technologies to optimize the client experience.

Primary Duties:

• Provide extraordinarily professional and courteous service managing client requests.
• Review, maintain and process account documents and information as well as solve complex issues and assignments related to client accounts and transactions.
• Assist with crafting comprehensive financial plans for current and prospective clients.
• Assist in developing and implementing periodic client mailings, communications and events.
• Facilitate the transfer of client funds and/or securities and the issuance of checks upon request.
• Seek to innovate and streamline processes.
• Provide general support, including but not limited to phone, correspondence, appointments, filing and other projects as assigned.
• Adherence to all branch, firm and compliance policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary plus excellent benefits and perks including, but not limited to:
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company 401(k) and ESOP contribution
• Generous sick, vacation, and maternity/parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement ($15,000 lifetime cap)
• Discounted personal insurance including home, auto and recreational vehicles
• Charitable gift-matching program
• Davidson Day of Giving – Our tradition of positively impacting communities in which we live and work.

The compensation offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis considering a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the skills, relevant work experience, and geographic location of each specific candidate.

D.A. Davidson has been in business for 90 years! As an employee-owned company, our success is driven by our high standards of business ethics, integrity and the belief that our Associates are our most important assets. We hope you will consider joining us!

At D.A. Davidson, we are committed to fostering a diverse environment that supports the development and inclusivity of all employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age,…