Family Office - Client Service Associate at Brighton Jones · Seattle

Summary: Brighton Jones is a purpose-driven, client-focused team committed to helping individuals live richer lives. The Client Service Associate will collaborate closely with lead advisors to ensure clients receive high-quality service, analyze complex situations, and maintain client relationships while managing sensitive financial information. Responsibilities: - Partner with Lead Advisors to design and implement strategies that address the unique needs of high-net-worth families - Attend select client meetings to analyze discussions, identify follow-up needs, and determine appropriate next steps to ensure seamless execution - Act as a trusted liaison for families, custodians, and external partners, exercising judgment in communications and decision-making - Evaluate client requests, recommend solutions, and oversee execution with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality - Collect, analyze, and maintain complex financial, legal, and personal data within CRM (Salesforce) and other firm systems; ensure ongoing data integrity - Evaluate documentation related to client onboarding, implementation, and ongoing client needs; determine the appropriate path to resolution - Oversee money movement requests (capital calls, distributions, trades, transfers) to confirm accuracy, appropriateness, and compliance before approval - Manage complex and strategic calendaring needs for families and internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with client priorities and business objectives - Partner with advisors to oversee onboarding, implementation, and ongoing engagement for strategic and complex families - Professionally represent the firm in direct interactions with clients, families, custodians, and external partners - Attend select client meetings, determine follow-up actions, and drive seamless execution - Lead quality control efforts to mitigate risk and maintain accuracy across all client deliverables - Identify opportunities to enhance the client experience and implement initiatives that strengthen relationships and reflect our culture - Collaborate with internal teams on strategic projects that advance the Family Office offering Required Qualifications: - 1 - 4 years of experience in a professional services, financial services, or family office or multi-family office environment, with direct client-facing responsibilities - Undergraduate degree desired; Business, Economics, Finance, or Accounting degree preferred - Professional presence with excellent communication skills, capable of engaging confidently with clients, advisors, and external partners - Self-motivated and takes pride in providing exceptional support to clients and the team - Strong organization skills, excellent attention and accuracy to detail - Ability to handle sensitive client information with discretion and professionalism - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required; Salesforce experience a plus Required Skills: Client-facing experience, Financial services knowledge Important Skills: Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite Nice-to-Have Skills: Discretion Benefits: Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees, 401(k) with 100% match up to 3% of annual compensation, Equity ownership opportunities for every employee, New Business Incentive Program, Generous employee referral bonus, Cell phone data reimbursement, Financial planning services discount for employees and immediate family members, Minimum 3 weeks PTO starting Day 1, Winter Break, Summer Friday flex-days, and 10 paid holidays, Unlimited Volunteer Time Off plus company grant matching, Heavily subsidized transit, 100% reimbursement for required training, certifications, licensing, and dues, Personal career development plans, Richer Life Business Partner (coaching for all employees), Mindful Emotional & Social Intelligence training, Annual professional & personal wellbeing stipend, Quarterly team-building events, Regular social events, Employee-led book clubs, committees, and affinity groups, Paid Parental leave (13 weeks for birthing parent and 6 weeks for non-birthing parent), Adoption benefits, Anniversary milestone celebrations, including a 3-month paid sabbatical at 10 years