Associate, Client & Advisor Services

Position Summary 

SCS Financial is looking for an Associate to join the Client Advisor Services team.  This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who would like to contribute to one of the firm’s core business management teams. The Client Advisor Services team is responsible for many of the integral operating functions that support the client service team. As a member of this group, the Associate will participate in the support of client relationships, organization and maintenance of client information, cashiering and money movements, and facilitation of various firmwide support functions. The Associate will also regularly interface with numerous teams within the firm to support client relationships. We are seeking candidates who are well organized, detail‐focused, energetic, and team‐oriented. The right candidate is a self‐starter with a strong work ethic who has excellent communication skills and the ability to think critically.

This role is located in Boston, MA

Responsibilities 

• Daily Cashiering: process and reconcile money movements on behalf of clients with strict adherence to internal policies and procedures.
• Interface directly with external custodian banks in the account opening and asset transfer process.
• Maintain existing client information; ensure all necessary data and documentation is accurately captured and preserved in the Firm’s database
• Support alternative investment processing procedures on behalf of clients.
• Work closely with other middle office teams to ensure client portfolio information is accurate and updated on a regular and timely basis.
• Assist in all ad hoc information or report requests from advisors.
• Participate in the enhancement of firmwide projects designed to improve the overall client experience, internal workflows, or data movement around the Firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1-2 years of experience in an operations role within the financial services industry preferred. Prior experience in wealth management, RIA, or family office or comparable. Internship experience will also be considered.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi‐task
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Proactive and solutions oriented; consistently willing to take initiative to solve problems
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with financial services technology – investment accounting platforms, client relationship management (CRM) tools and client reporting software
• Experience managing processes and reviewing colleagues’ work in prior roles

#LI-SF1

Focus is a leading partnership of fiduciary wealth management and related financial services firms. Focus provides access to best practices, greater resources, and continuity planning for its affiliated advisory firms, which serve individuals, families, employers, and institutions with comprehensive financial services. Focus firms and their clients benefit from the solutions, synergies, scale, economics, and best practices offered by Focus to achieve their business objectives. For more information about Focus, please visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com.