Associate, Client Advisor

Position Summary

SCS Financial is seeking a highly motivated Associate, Client Advisor to join our growing team. In this role, you will support the financial and investment needs of ultra-high-net-worth clients by helping implement and manage strategic and investment plans. Key responsibilities include coordinating account openings and portfolio administration, preparing client presentations, supporting trading and portfolio monitoring, handling client requests, and collaborating with tax and estate planning professionals. You'll work closely with senior team members to deliver a seamless and sophisticated client experience. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and team-oriented, with exceptional communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering best-in-class service with discretion and professionalism.

This role is located in Los Angeles, CA. Focus provides team members the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule. Our hybrid model is defined as 3 days in office work required per week, while giving team members the option to work remotely 2 day per week, or as assigned by their team leader.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of clients' investment and strategic financial plans
• Coordinate account openings, transfers, and ongoing portfolio administration
• Prepare customized client meeting materials, presentations, and reports
• Monitor portfolios to ensure alignment with target asset allocations and investment guidelines
• Confirm and track trading activity and other investment-related transactions
• Serve as a point of contact for client inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses
• Collaborate with tax advisors, estate planners, and other professionals to address clients' broader financial needs
• Contribute to ad-hoc projects and analysis to enhance client service and operational efficiency
• Maintain a high level of accuracy, organization, and discretion in handling confidential client information
• Ensure all client-related activities are compliant with firm policies and regulatory standards

Qualifications

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $70,000 - $90,000. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include a meaningful annual cash opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package.

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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.

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