Client Service Associate (New Accounts)
Job Description
PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across public and private markets. We invest our clients' capital across a range of fixed income and credit opportunities, leveraging our decades of experience navigating complex debt markets. Our flexible capital base and deep relationships with issuers have helped us become one of the world's largest providers of traditional and nontraditional solutions for companies that need financing and investors who seek strong risk-adjusted returns.
Since 1971, our people have shaped our organization through a high-performance inclusive culture, in which we celebrate diverse thinking. We invest in our people and strive to imprint our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence. We believe each of us is here to help others succeed and this has led to PIMCO being recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients.
Reporting to the New Accounts Manager, the Client Service Associate) will primarily be responsible for fulfilling new account administration initiated by Clients and Advisors, all while maintaining the team's goal of deepening the trust our clients have placed in the firm. You will work as a liaison between our external clients and our internal investment professionals to ensure accurate oversight of the account implementation process.
Principal Duties and Essential Functions:
- Properly document all aspects of the new account opening process, including, but not limited to, pre-filling new account custodial paperwork and investment management agreements, confirming accurate completion of client documents, and reviewing account set up for accuracy
- Take initiative in finding innovative solutions to resolve account matters and sensitive client interactions
- Orchestrate team in development, documentation and maintenance of firm processes and procedures
- Work collaboratively with various teams within the firm - including firm management - to resolve and follow up on client requests and issues, as well as provide support as needed
- Participate in client meetings as an Operational expert as needed
- Assist in general administrative duties such as answering phones, directing phone calls, and duties as needed.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year institution
- 2+ years of experience in the Client Service arena, preferably within financial services
- High degree of accuracy, detail orientation and strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to take direction from multiple parties, work independently, balance multiple deadlines, and remain detail oriented and well organized
- Mature, innovative, self-starter with a strong aptitude to learn, willingness to take ownership of areas of responsibility, and strong desire to successfully see tasks from start to finish
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, and a "client first" attitude
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in and contribute to a dynamic, fast paced team environment
- Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Experience with CRM, Appian and Archer preferred
- Working knowledge of operations and client service preferred; FINRA registrations are a plus.
Salary Range: $ 75,000.00 - $ 80,000.00
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement
PIMCO recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, national origin, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, military or veteran status, disability (physical or mental), any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other basis such as medical condition, or marital status under applicable laws.
Applicants with Disabilities
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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