The Third Group

Client Service Associate-Livingston

The Third Group  •  Livingston, NJ (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

Looking for a Client Service Associate to be the day-to-day operational and service partner for our clients and advisors. You will handle account servicing, money movement and client requests on the Fidelity and/or Schwab custodial platforms, keeping every interaction accurate, timely and personal.

Key responsibilities

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and advisors, answering account questions by phone, email and secure portal with same-day follow-through.
  • Open, maintain and update accounts on Fidelity (Wealthscape / Fidelity Institutional) and/or Schwab Advisor Center, including individual, joint, IRA, trust and entity accounts.
  • Process money movement: ACATs, journals, wires, ACH, check deposits, standing instructions and required minimum distributions.
  • Prepare and submit account paperwork and maintenance requests (beneficiary changes, address updates, LOAs, cost basis and Medallion signature items) and track them to completion.
  • Monitor custodial alerts, NIGO items and pending transfers, resolving issues directly with custodian service teams.
  • Keep CRM records current (e.g., Salesforce, Redtail, Wealthbox), logging client contacts, tasks and service requests.
  • Help prepare for client review meetings by pulling statements, performance reports and account summaries.
  • Follow firm compliance policies and procedures, including KYC, AML, privacy and books-and-records requirements.
  • Identify recurring service issues and suggest process improvements to make workflows faster and more accurate.
  • Partner with advisors, portfolio management and operations teams to deliver a consistent, high-touch client experience.

Required qualifications

  • 1–2 years of experience in client service, operations or a related role at a wealth management firm, RIA, broker-dealer, bank or other financial services company.
  • Hands-on experience with Fidelity and/or Schwab custodial platforms, including account opening, maintenance and money movement.
  • Working knowledge of common account types (taxable, IRA, Roth, 401(k) rollovers, trusts) and related paperwork.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage many open requests against deadlines.
  • Clear, professional written and verbal communication with clients and internal teams.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and comfort learning new software.
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
The Third Group

About The Third Group

The Third Group stands out as a boutique executive advisory and solutions firm with a remarkable legacy of over 50 years of combined experience in refining executive talent and leadership strategies for top-tier organizations, from dynamic Series A startups to renowned Fortune 500 companies.

At the heart of their success is a passion for building strong, transparent relationships and a strategic use of industry trends and comprehensive market data. This ensures not just a recruitment process, but a high-quality matchmaking journey, yielding exceptional candidate and client experiences globally.

Our extensive network includes family offices, private equity, venture capital, and more, underlining our capability in navigating high-stake hiring landscapes with discretion and precision. Noteworthy placements by The Third Group span various pivotal roles, including C-level positions in Financial Services, Real Estate, and Technology sectors, among others.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Boca Raton, Florida
Year Founded
2024
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