Client Onboarding Specialist Job Sacramento area,California USA,Finance & Banking

Client Onboarding Specialist

Allworth Financial is an independent investment financial advisory firm that specializes in retirement planning, investment advising, and 401(k) management with a direct approach to financial planning. Allworth Financial delivers long- and short-term investment planning solutions and advice to help clients achieve their goals and plan strategically for retirement.

Allworth Financial is a high growth, private equity backed, multi branch Registered Investment Advisor. Founded in Sacramento, California, in 1993 Allworth is primarily a fee-based, employee-centric fiduciary advisory firm, that prides itself on emphasizing client well-being and education. The business is a multi-billion dollar firm and is on track for continued growth through both acquisitions and strong organic growth. Allworth is considered a great place to work and was once again given the prestigious "Circle of Excellence" award by the National Business Research Institute for employee and client satisfaction in 2021, placing it among the best-loved brands in America.

Allworth Financial was also recognized as a Barron's Top 40 RIA in 2024.

Summary

The CRP Sales Team works to promote Allworth Financial's advice and product solutions to prospective clients referred by our custodial partners. The Onboarding Specialist specifically supports the Sales Team in all aspects of the new client onboarding process. They serve as a key liaison between the team, our new clients, and custodial partners while providing a superior onboarding experience, seamlessly delivering new account documents in a timely fashion and providing guidance to appropriate stakeholders during the transfer and funding process.

Duties

And Responsibilities

The Onboarding Specialist is responsible for:

New referral client onboarding (50%):
Provide superior customer service and ongoing support to seamlessly onboard new referral clients to Allworth. Prepare onboarding paperwork packets, including new account documents, for incoming clients. Ensure expedient delivery and timely completion of new account documents. Coordinate the opening and funding of investment accounts, which may consist of individual, organization retirement, and/or trust accounts. Enter all pertinent new client account information and onboarding notes in CRM.

Adhere to best-in-class response and turnaround times throughout the new client onboarding process.

External & internal relationship management (30%) Deliver an exceptional onboarding experience to all incoming referral clients. Actively build personal relationships with clients, advisors, sales reps, referral partners, and all external parties involved in the onboarding process. Partner with sales representatives and advisor teams to achieve best-in-class service execution. Remove any roadblocks for clients and focus on ease of doing business. Customize exceptional service to each incoming client and demonstrate ownership, with timely completion, of their requests.

Sales Team support (20%) Help to build out the necessary processes and system requirements to facilitate a seamless central client services experience for referral program clients. Support implementing enhancements and changes to CRM, and other internal systems, as necessary. Serve as the ultimate advocate and knowledge base for program priorities and initiatives.

Experience And Qualifications

College degree in finance, business or related
3+ years of client service support, sales support, or related RIA/wealth management or financial services industry experience
Specialization in SMA's (Separately Managed Accounts) & Alternatives required
Working knowledge of Salesforce or a similar CRM a plus
Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Independently motivated with the ability to work across multiple teams
Well-suited for a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and goals
Strong ethics and integrity with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality
Emotionally intelligent and a natural relationship builder
Must be in good compliance standing with all rules, regulations and policies

Benefits

We value our associates' time and effort. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive base pay and an extensive benefits package, including:

Medical:
Blue Shield (PPOs and HDHP with HSA) plans and Kaiser (HMO) plans for California associates
Dental insurance with Met Life
Vision insurance with VSP
Optional supplemental benefits
Healthcare savings accounts with company contribution
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible working arrangements
Generous 401K contributions
Exempt associates qualify for our flexible paid time off policy
Non-Exempt associates will receive 15 days of paid time off annually during the first three years of employment
11 Paid Holidays
Option to participate in our Equity Purchase Program (Contract, intern, and part-time employees are not eligible)
Future growth opportunities within the company

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