Associate Consultant Job Westlake area,Ohio USA,Business

Position Overview

This Associate Consultant role in supporting our family wealth or institutional consulting team in serving retirement plans, foundations, endowments, corporate clients and family wealth clients. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical capabilities, eagerness to learn, exceptional attention to detail, and a client-service mindset. This role provides a clear pathway for growth into a client-facing consultant position.

Key Responsibilities

Client Relationship Management
- Assist in serving institutional or family wealth clients by supporting regular client communication and meeting preparation
- Support the development of investment recommendations by gathering data and conducting analysis
- Assist in presenting investment strategies, performance analysis, and market commentary in client meetings and reports
- Learn to identify client needs and opportunities through ongoing client interaction
Client Service & Support
- Help prepare client deliverables including quarterly reports, investment policy statements, fee analyses, and benchmarking studies
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure coordinated workflows
- Participate in client meetings alongside consultants
Process & Systems Management
- Manage content systems including CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and knowledge of reporting tools and other business development software platforms
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of client interactions, decisions, and recommendations
Business Development Support
- Assist Highland's business development team in the growth and acquisition of new institutional and family wealth clients
- Write, proofread, and edit proposals, RFP responses, and marketing materials as needed
- Contribute to the development of thought leadership content and marketing collateral
- Track and report on business development metrics to evaluate effectiveness of activities and identify areas for improvement

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
2-5 years of experience in investment consulting, wealth management, financial services, or related field (internship experience welcome)
Foundational knowledge and experience in institutional investment management and retirement plan consulting
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Power Point
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Self-motivated with ability to learn quickly and take initiative
Professional demeanor and eagerness to develop client service skills

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