Investment Associate

Incredibly high attention to detail.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, and capable of articulating complicated information to advisors and clients.
Very high proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a must, with experience creating macros, pivot tables, charting, V-lookup, etc.
Ability to quickly learn new computer systems, which are required to perform role.
Knowledge of investment products, services, and terminology.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Capable of working well in a team environment in order to accomplish team objectives.

Directly support the San Diego Portfolio Advisors in their efforts to provide a world-class wealth management experience to their clients.
Prepare client presentations and create reports for Portfolio Advisors or clients as requested.
Works on investment oriented project requests, oversees transaction processing, obtains appropriate documentation, and ensures systems information is up-to-date.
Communicates with clients and Portfolio Advisors on client requests. Ensures that Portfolio Advisors follow-up with client requests.
Works with the tax area to research discrepancies and oversee adjustments on client accounts regarding tax cost issues.
Responds to incoming client inquiries for account information or to initiate transactions requested by the client (i.e., re-register gift stock, remit proceeds, sell gifts, etc.).
Follows-up with clients on inquiries via telephone or written correspondence.
Processes client cash transfer requests. Determines if funds are available in the investment account and works with Portfolio Advisors if cash needs to be raised.
Adheres to National Investment Guidelines and observes sound risk management practices.
Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on practice and existing precedents or procedures.