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Focus Financial Partners

Associate, Client Advisor

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70K-90K Annually
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Support ultra-high-net-worth client financial and investment needs by coordinating account administration, preparing client presentations, monitoring portfolios and trades, responding to inquiries, collaborating with tax and estate professionals, and ensuring compliance and confidentiality while assisting senior team members.
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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.


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

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree 
  • Interest in pursuing an advanced degree and or professional certification (CFA, CFP, etc.) preferred
  • 1+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (experience with applications such as Addepar or RedBlack would be additive)
  • Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
  • Analytical with a strong attention to detail; problem solve effectively
  • High energy and highly self-motivated with the ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment
  • Strong written and oral communication skills

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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About Focus Financial Partners

Focus is a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated wealth management, family office, and business management services. Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique, client-first fiduciary philosophy, Focus helps individuals, families, and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs. To learn more about Focus, visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.

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For Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.  An employer who violates this shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. 

For Montana Applicants: If hired, the employment relationship is governed by the Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act. Mont. Code Ann. Section 39-2-901.

For Rhode Island Applicants: Focus is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law. If you willfully provide false information about your ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, you may be barred from filing a claim under the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act of the State of Rhode Island if the false information is directly related to the personal injury that is the basis for the new claim for compensation.  The Company complies fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Addepar
Excel
Microsoft Word
PowerPoint
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