Client Relationship Administrator
We are actively looking for a dynamic CRA to join our San Diego team. This is a great opportunity for someone detailed, great with people, and a desire to join a world class team of professionals. HoyleCohen is a great place to work, offering full benefits, including a 401k plan, team building exercises, yoga and workout on premises, daily smoothies, and an environment that fosters personal and professional growth.
Position Description:
The Client Relationship Administrator is a key member of the Advisory Team and acts primarily as the front line/first responder/trusted communicator/confidant for all things client-related, and more. The ever-adapting position requires critical thinking; clear and effective communication with clients, custodians, financial planning department, investment managers, CPAs, attorneys, and TPAs while adhering to quick response time to requests; more than a general understanding of investments and account-type nuances; ability to interpret client issues/concerns in order to provide proper responses or escalate when necessary; ability to research and find answers to all types of issues/questions; skills to effectively use internal systems and custodial websites, generate forms and reports, track and manage activities and client touch, all while behaving in a positive, friendly, poised and patient manner. Specific areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to the following:
- Help build & maintain positive client relationships
- Schedule & prepare client meetings/reviews
- Assist clients with any & all requests
- Liaise between client/custodian, fund managers, advisor, ops, financial planning, estate- planning attorneys, CPAs & TPAs
- Prepare client engagement, account and investment paperwork
- Process & track client engagement, account and investment paperwork
- Review periodic audit reports
- Calculate, prepare paperwork, process and monitor annual RMDs
- Receive & field all client calls
- Research and resolve client inquiries/issues
- Phone coverage and reception desk coverage as necessary
- Manage client & internal relationships
Requirements & Qualifications
- Ability to pick up new technology software and programs quickly
- Excel, Word, PowerPoint – critical
- Service-oriented, energetic and team player with a willingness to pitch-in where needed
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle interruptions and multiple priority shifts
- Google is crucial for quick research/references
- Experience with RIA/Brokerage/Financial Planning/Investments a plus
- Tamarac Xi suite – helpful
- Notary Public a plus
If interested or you know of a great fit please submit letter of interest and resume here