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Wealth Strategy Associate

Wealth Strategy Associate

CompanyUBS
LocationHouston, TX, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelEntry Level/New Grad, Junior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferable if analytical field of study (Finance, Accounting, Economics, etc.)
  • Self-motivated. This is an entrepreneurial role with little to no direction on daily tasks / responsibilities.
  • Excellent communicator, with top-notch interpersonal skills
  • Team player with willingness to learn, grow, and receive feedback
  • Willingness to serve as a ‘utility player’ and address client administrative needs to ensure exceptional client service
  • Ideally Series 7 and 66 licensed, or ability to obtain within six months of hiring
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel & Power Point

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, analyze, and interpret portfolio performance reviews and make recommendations to financial advisors for potential change(s).
  • Develop customized templates relevant to asset allocation studies, manager performance assessment, research, etc.
  • Research investment solutions (managers, vehicles, etc.) and present to Financial Advisors in Investment Committee meetings. Prepare all materials for quarterly Investment Committee meetings.
  • Provide support for business development initiatives, such as managing the team website, developing all customized pitchbook / case study material in collaboration with Financial Advisors, and managing Financial Advisor email marketing lists.
  • Respond to Requests for Proposals.
  • Develop relationships with clients, and necessary client communication skills, through administrative involvement / account servicing / responding to client requests.
  • Improve team efficiency by creation of client-facing templates and decks.
  • Proactively manage and prepare meeting materials / deliverables in accordance with Financial Advisors’ calendars.
  • Assist with special projects, such as business development event planning and related brochures / ads, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Preferred, but not required to have prior experience in client service within the financial services industry broadly
  • A desire to pursue further accreditation, e.g., CFP™, CFA®, AWMA®, etc.