Private WM Transition Operations Specialist

Citizens • 1ST • WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, United States • 1d ago

Description

Citizens Private Bank has accelerated its strategy to build out Wealth Management, scale Business Banking, grow deposits, and expand in key growth markets. We are looking for talented individuals with a demonstrated track record of delivering a gold glove level of experience to clients that results in long-term client loyalty. A dynamic, industry leader has been appointed as Head of Citizens Private Wealth Managers to oversee the strategy. This individual is leading efforts to attract top-quality wealth managers and their teams from across the U.S. to grow our business. Citizens Private Wealth presently manages and advises on over $20 Billion in assets, offering a wide scope of services, expertise, and research, while intimately focusing on each client’s unique circumstances.

As a Transitions Operations Specialist at Citizens Private Wealth, you will be a crucial part in the onboarding of a newly recruited Wealth Advisory teams. The individual manages the detailed end to end transition of the new colleagues and their books of business, operating with both speed and attention to detail. The operations specialist understands the overall process, as well as the individual steps, and can problem solve to address unique needs of a particular team. This role provides an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, anticipate client needs, and contribute to the success of the team.

Primary responsibilities include

Collaborate with Transition Manager to define plan to onboard experienced Wealth Manager Advisory teams
Shepherds the end-to-end onboarding process for newly acquired clients and assets (Account Opening & Transfers)
Works to organize technology, systems, and tools prior to day one onboarding
Act as a resource on firm policies and procedures
Maintain/manage organized data on workflow submissions and cases
Serve as a liaison for the wealth manager teams and the various business units within the firm
Respond to daily inquiries and ad-hoc requests for clients and ensure timely solutions and deliverables

Qualifications, Education, Certifications and/or Other Professional Credentials

Bachelors degree in Finance or related, preferred
Strong professional communication and presentation skills - tech savvy
Excellent client service and collaboration skills - highly organized
Ability to travel domestically, up to 75%, and for extended periods of time is required (likely to CA, FL, BOS, NY)
Proven ability to be a self-starter and work independently in a high-pressure environment
Works well in a fast-paced environment and can proactively recognize and anticipate client needs
Demonstrate proactive follow-up and follow through on a task from start to finish, with minimal direction
FINRA Series 7 and 66, strongly preferred (as well as knowledge of federal (FINRA) and state (Insurance) requirements)
Minimum 2-5 years of Financial Industry experience, Wealth management and/or brokerage operations
Experience in Wealth Management sales support or middle office operations, strongly preferred
Demonstrated and relevant brokerage Operational Experience, preferred
An understanding of CSI Operational processes, policies, and procedures, preferred

Hours & Work Schedule

Hours per Week: 40 (overtime eligible)
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (some weekends)
In Office/Hybrid, plus travel required

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is $33.65 - $46.15 per hour with eligibility to earn an annual discretionary incentive and the potential to earn a total compensation up to 100k. Overtime and travel is required. Some weekend work required. Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the work location, and relevant skills and experience.
We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of very local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day. Employment decisions are based solely on experience, performance, and ability. Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender individuals who are transitioning, have transitioned, or are perceived to be transitioning to the gender with which they identify), genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer

Citizens is a brand name of Citizens Bank, N.A. and each of its respective affiliates.

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