Client Service Associate at Ameriprise Financial in Seattle, WA

Client Service Associate Location: Seattle, Washington About Our Company We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. Our team of 22,000 people across 19 countries, serves more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses – Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world. Job Description Do you have experience in the financial services industry and want to advance your career with an industry-leading firm? Our office is growing, and we are looking for a Client Service Associate to join our operations team! The Client Service Associate (CSA) is an integral part of advisor and branch support; responsible for using the client relationship model and turnkey tools. Activities may include but are not limited to servicing clients by assembling and analyzing client data, helping prepare financial plans, working with clients to process transactions, trades and other practice management tasks as needed. In addition to supporting advisor(s), you’ll be a part of our operations team providing the branch with general administrative and reception support as needed, including but not limited to understanding firm policies, procedures and digital tools. At Ameriprise Financial, we take pride in providing our clients with a personalized experience every step of the way; if you prosper in an environment where you can help others and if you enjoy creating a positive impact on client’s overall experience, we invite you to take your career to the next level by applying to join our team today! Looking to advance your career further through licensing? We are dedicated to your career development through training, mentoring and licensing support — it's all about helping you effectively develop to reach your full potential! Key Responsibilities: Assist advisor(s) in servicing clients including preparing financial plans, conducting investment research and completing trades and transactions as described by the advisor. Prepare and summarize client meetings by scheduling and confirming meetings, entering data into contact manager, building the agenda and summary of meetings, escorting clients to advisor meetings and providing vital follow-up. Ensure new business paperwork is submitted efficiently which includes preparation of forms and documentation for submission to home office, acquisition of appropriate signatures, tracking of new insurance applications and coordination of rollovers. Coordinate marketing events which include organizing the event, contacting vendors, finalizing event details, crafting marketing compliance documentation and managing event marketing reimbursement. Provide general administrative duties such as answering the advisor's phone, processing expense management reports, preparing routine client correspondence, supporting closes, setting up client documents, and new business correspondence and alerts. Required Qualifications: Associate (2-year) degree or equivalent. 3-5 years relevant experience required. Experience working in a client service environment. Detail-oriented, strong math, and analytical skills. Good organization and time management skills. Able to manage multiple priorities and prioritize effectively. Able to independently work with minimal direct supervision. Able to communicate with all levels within the organization. Process oriented and can work with a team. Strong computer and software skills. Visa Sponsorship Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN). In-Office Collaboration We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders — clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Employees in this role work in the office five (5) days per week. Base Pay Salary The estimated hourly rate for this role is $30.09 - $41.34/ hour. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances. Full-Time/Part-Time Full time Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Job Family Group Business Support & Operations Line of Business AAG Ameriprise Advisor Group Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.