Wealth Management Associate
Austin, TX

The Wealth Management Associate will support current business development and relationship management team. The associate will utilize a combination of client-management skills, planning and market knowledge. This role will work collaboratively with other team members to address the specific planning and service needs of clients in order to cultivate new and existing relationships.

 

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manages relationships with clients and proactively helps to resolve issues and concerns

  • Coordinates resolution of complex issues/concerns received from the client with input from senior team members

  • Identifies practice management opportunities through various firm channels

  • Provides support on products and services

  • Utilizes financial planning tools to analyze complex financial information and lead client/prospect financial planning presentations in conjunction with senior team members

  • Participates in internal research projects and special assignments as needed

  • Develops customized presentation materials for existing clients

  • Independently improves and streamlines the service model and operational procedures for the team

  • Assists in business development efforts and from time to time participate in RFP responses

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:

  • Financial industry, tax, or financial planning knowledge preferred

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with careful attention to detail

  • Strong presentation skills in a large group setting

  • Able to work independently, as well as in a group setting

  • Advanced user of Excel and PowerPoint

  • Self-motivated with a strong work ethic – able to work Monday – Friday. Client work at times could require more than 40 hours in a work week.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

  • College degree and relevant work experience

  • Ideally a CFP or CPA designation or progress toward

REGISTRATION:

If you do not have one of the following requirements, you will be required to pass the Series 65 licensing exam.

  • Current registration as an Investment Advisor Representative; or

  • Current Series 65: or

  • Current Series 7 and Series 66; or

  • Current Professional Designation: Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Chartered Investment Consultant (CIC) or Personal Financial Specialist (PFS).

 

Location Options:

  • Austin, TX

 

Please send resume and cover letter if interested to careers@optascapital.com

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