We are looking for our next Associate Advisor - Analyst. In this role, Analysts are responsible for managing the day-to-day responsibilities, priorities and workload of their client service teams. This includes providing analytical, operational, and administrative support for the acquisition, implementation, and ongoing retention of clients.

Take our Values in Action Self-Assessment to see how our values align!

Your Role:

• Prepare all standard deliverables related to the delivery of wealth management advice based on inputs from team members.
• Review current client portfolios and makes recommendations in consultation with team regarding changes based on both asset allocation and location; considers both strategic and tactical allocation opportunities to improve return and reduce volatility.
• Provide spreadsheet analysis on an ad-hoc basis for more advanced financial topics and other specialty requests such as tax loss harvesting, stock option and restricted stock inventories, and other wealth transfer strategies; maintains all record-keeping related to these activities, including cost basis and other position data via portfolio management software.
• Work with the team to craft client meeting agenda and prepare deliverables to be presented; analyzes client data and develops strategies; occasionally attends client meetings; ensures all client related action items are communicated and memorialized in the CRM.
• Work with Tax, Investments and Estate Planning to determine additional levels of detail required for the client's situation.
• Manages tax coordination and execution for clients' personal and trust accounts.
• Manage the day-to-day responsibilities, priorities and workload of their client service teams. This includes providing analytical, operational, and administrative support for the acquisition, implementation, and ongoing retention of clients.
• Timely execution of intra-day requests with strict timeframes such as trades, wire requests, and journals. Responsible for initiating requests, review, and approval. Ensures completion within specified timeframes and provides thorough communication to client throughout the process.
• Primary point of contact for custodians around all operational and tactical service matters.
• Gather, organize, and input client data into the CRM (Salesforce); manage data accuracy and integrity and keep records current.
• Act as the point person for all client service team inquiries; work with team members to ensure all action items are moved forward and completed.
• This role is an in-office, and exempt position. We are a work from office culture with lots of flexibility.

Your Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required (preferably in Financial Planning, Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics)
• Academic success and other internships or work-related experience preferred.
• Series 65 (or equivalent) or ability to obtain within 120 days of hire.
• Interest in pursuing the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) credential in the future.
• Baseline proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, Excel, Windows) required; expected to learn other position-related systems on the job.

Skills & Attributes:

• A commitment to excellence and a drive to maintain high standards in all tasks.
• Versatility and flexibility with a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with a positive attitude.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities, both written and verbal, to build trust and confidence with clients and colleagues.
• A high level of personal integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, acute attention to detail, and exceptional organizational abilities.
• Excellent work habits, featuring a self-starter mentality that proactively manages workloads and takes ownership of prioritizing tasks.
• A positive attitude and enthusiasm for engaging in company culture!

Program Details:

• Extensive training and mentorship opportunities.
• Clear benchmarks for success and regular check-ins.
• This is a full-time/exempt status position.

Compensation:

• Pay: $81,000 - $100,000

• Ownership & Financial Wellbeing
• 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

• Time & Flexibility
• 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

• Growth & Development
• 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

• Connection & Community
• Quarterly team-building events
• Regular social events
• Employee-led book clubs, committees, and affinity groups

• Family & Milestones
• 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

What to Expect in the Hiring Process

1. Values in Action Self-Assessment - At Brighton Jones we don't just talk about our values, we live by them! We've operationalized our values into observable behaviors and part of the application process includes completing a brief self-assessment on our Values in Action.

2. Initial Interview - This 30-min chat with a recruiter or hiring manager gives us a chance to learn about your background and goals and share more about the role and company.

3. Role Alignment - Next you'll meet with the hiring manager and a peer (virtual or in-person) to dive deeper into the role, responsibilities, and your transferrable experiences.

4. Full Loop - You'll meet the team in two, back-to-back interviews with team members you're likely to work with. During these conversations, we'll be listening to examples of your technical skills as well as how core values show up in your experience. There may also be a writing sample, role play, hiring, or technical assessment depending on the position.

5. Personal Reference Calls - In this final step in the hiring process, you will be asked to arrange 1-2 personal reference calls with past managers of our choosing.

6. What's Next - Interviewing is time-consuming and stressful, and we appreciate you taking the time to get to know us. Whatever the final decision, we'll let you know our decision as quickly as we can. If this role isn't a good fit, we invite you to stay connected and apply again.