Client Specialist Training Program

baird
US - Wisconsin - Milwaukee
November 12, 2024
IT

Challenge your thinking and build an amazing career with the best people in the financial services industry! Baird's Financial Advisors provide advice, strategies, and solutions to high-net worth individuals and families across the United States, serving as true partners.
True wealth management goes beyond managing investments.
At Baird, we understand it begins with learning all we can about what our clients want for themselves and their families.
We work closely with them to prioritize their goals, utilizing Baird's resources and expertise to create a tailored plan to ensure success as they've defined it.
Our 1,700+ private wealth associates serve clients coast-to-coast from over 160 + locations in over 33 states.
We have been recognized on Barron's Top Wealth Management Firms for 10 consecutive years and hold over $255 billion in client assets.
Check out this video to learn more about our Private Wealth Management business.

The Client Specialist Training Program is a unique 18-month program designed to attract driven and adaptable individuals to join the Financial Services Industry.
The training is focused on becoming a Client Specialist on a Financial Advisor team and fully registered with their SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 licenses.

This program will teach individuals the importance of exceptional client service through operational support for Financial Advisors during rotations with teams at the branch.
This will allow immersion into Private Wealth Management at Baird.

Following successful completion of the program, Baird will work closely to match associates within a long-term Client Specialist position.
While we will consider long-term placement at the branch in which the associate completed the program, we cannot guarantee and may require the associate to relocate to a branch within the they are based.

As a Client Specialist Trainee, you will:

Responsible for client onboarding coordination, which includes managing Financial Advisor(s) prospect pipeline, assisting with proposal generation, preparing new account paperwork, opening accounts, transitioning new assets to Baird, and establishing an ongoing communication/client service plan.
Gain knowledge of and partner with Baird's Corporate Resource Groups to provide the best solutions to clients.
Answer all incoming phone calls and handle as appropriate.
May schedule client appointments and/or conference room for appointments.
Understand and ensure business adherence with firm and financial industry regulatory policies.
Maintain Client Relationship Management (CRM) system for Financial Advisor(s), as well as leverage the platform to manage the client relationship through mailings, reporting, e-mail tracking, and more, with the goal of implementing well-defined client service models.
May coordinate seminars and client events.Develop client lists, design material and meeting content, and coordinate PowerPoint presentations.
May manage the team's social media presence (website, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.).
Initiate and complete all transactions required to fully service client accounts i.e., paperwork, correspondence, client request fulfillment and special projects as needed
May enter security orders including stocks, bonds, fixed income, options, annuities, and other investment vehicle orders per Financial Advisors' instructions or upon client's verbal direction.
May also provide back-up to other teams and the branch, when necessary, as well as perform other duties and special projects as necessary.
Strong training through our Client Resource Team to land a role as a CS on a team following the program this would only be if doing the CRT CSE program

What makes this opportunity great:

Strong work-life balance is promoted.
Team of associates passionate about achieving great results for clients and give back to the communities where we live and work.
Unique culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives while emphasizing teamwork and a strong sense of partnership.
A strong, stable employee-owned firm recognized as a great place to work since 2004.

What we look for:

Excellent client/customer service skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills (including e-mail, phone, and in person interaction).
Knowledge in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with the ability to learn and effectively navigate Baird's Private Wealth Management technology platforms.
Detail oriented with an emphasis on accuracy.
Organized with consistent ability to prioritize workflow of team to achieve specific goals in a timely manner.
Good analytical and critical problem-solving skills.
High school diploma required.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree a plus.
Ability to study for and obtain the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam and Series 7 and 66 licensures within 18 months of hire.
Training and resources to be provided and paid for by Baird.

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Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity

Baird is committed to inclusion & diversity for our clients, our associates and the communities where we live and work.
This commitment stems from our culture of integrity, genuine concern for others and respect for the individual.
We view inclusion & diversity as an ongoing journey - one of shared responsibility, continuous improvement and a focus on progress.
We invite you to join us as we work together to foster an environment where diversity unites rather than divides us.

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Client Specialist Training Program

Client Specialist Training Program

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