Securities Client Service Administrator

Summary

Mengel Morse and Associates is an independent financial services practice of Thrivent Financial. We take a broad-based approach to helping our clients achieve multiple financial goals. Mengel Morse and Associates helps our clients analyze their current situation, develop in-depth financial programs, and help them implement an integrated financial strategy.

Thrivent Financial is a faith-based, not-for-profit financial services organization with approximately 2.6 million clients. As the nation's largest fraternal benefit society, we're here solely to help others. We help every day through the financial solutions we offer, the client activities we support, and the resources we provide to the Christian community and nonprofit organizations.

Position summary:
The Securities Client Service Administrator (CSA) position is critical for achieving leverage of the advisor’s time. This position supports daily operations of the practice including providing licensed support, responding to client service requests, completing post meeting work, maintaining client information, and other administrative tasks as assigned. The Securities Client Service Administrator reports to and is employed by Mengel Morse and Associates.

This position is compensating at $42,000-52,000 annually. This is a remote position; you must reside in or be willing to work during East Coast business hours. Benefits include 401K with match, maternity/paternity leave, 2 weeks PTO, and holiday pay.

Job Description

Position Roles/Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Prepare correspondence, reports, and coordinate special projects 
• Oversee projects, administration of various programs, and processing functions as needed
• Drive client facing activity in the practice by scheduling meetings with clients 
• Update Salesforce with client contact and preference information
• Assist Lead Advisors with preparation and follow up for client meetings
• Prepare and submit applications and forms in all applicable states, including but not limited to paper applications and forms specific to the state of NY
• Research products, product pricing and contacting carriers for information
• Answer basic questions for clients 
• Fill out necessary forms for opening or maintaining accounts and complete applications to the point of signature for advisors to finalize and approve 
• Set up and retrieve reports in the portfolio management system
• Provides fund values and answers other securities (including, if appropriately licensed, variable insurance and annuities) product-related questions and/or questions related to investment advisory services
• Collaborate with financial associates to assist customer/member to purchase, sell, hold or exchange securities products
• Verbal or written communications with prospective or existing customers regarding financial matters
• Conducting substantive research or information gathering that will be used with making securities product recommendations or providing investment advice (e.g. conducting due diligence, etc.)
• Obtaining customer financial and/or suitability information
• Accepting and/or entering securities trade orders from customers, including unsolicited trade orders
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned in accordance with licensure and business needs

Position Qualifications

• Securities or insurance industry experience preferred 
• Must be securities registered (series 7/63/65 or 7/66).
• Must be securities registered and insurance licensed/appointed in all states in which they are performing activities requiring licensing and registration
• Strong technical computer aptitude and knowledge of business tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or ability to learn 
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain a high quality of work while experiencing frequent interruptions
• Ability to maintain integrity of sensitive/confidential information
• Basic understanding of our products, services, and Thrivent Financial

Competencies

• Planning/Organizing
• Client Focus

• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Adaptability/Flexibility

External/Internal Dependencies

• Must be able to work with all roles of the Mengel Morse and Associates.
• Must be able to represent the organization in work with external clients
• Must be able to cultivate and maintain relationships with outside organizations

Compliance and Regulatory
As part of Mengel Morse and Associates’ recruiting/hiring/contracting process, a verification of a candidate's background will be made to complete the hiring/contracting process. In addition, fingerprints will be taken for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for review against nationwide fingerprint records.

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