Mercer Advisors

Manager, Client Service (Raleigh, NC)

Mercer Advisors$76K — $90K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Accounting or Finance preferred
  • Minimum 2 years of financial industry experience
  • At least 2 years of client-facing experience
  • Proficient in financial planning software, Salesforce, and MS Office Suite
  • Good organizational, analytical, and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage hiring, training, mentoring, and supervising Client Service team members
  • Enhance employee development and coaching to maximize team productivity
  • Create and sustain a strong team culture sharing best practices
  • Oversee client service operations ensuring an exceptional client experience
  • Act as a local contact for operational issues and account-related complexities
  • Coordinate local projects like RMDs and tax audits
  • Support office management and participate in strategy decisions within leadership team

Benefits

  • Company paid life and AD&D insurance
  • Comprehensive medical insurance options including HDHP and traditional plans
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match and after-tax options
  • 14 company-paid holidays including Thanksgiving week off
  • Paid parental and family leave programs
  • Generous paid time off for vacation and sick days
  • Pet insurance and personalized financial planning offered at employee pricing
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

The Manager, Client Service works collaboratively with the Director, Client Service on the following: a) team member management and development, b) increasing overall productivity of direct reports, c) promoting excellence in servicing existing client base, in a highly efficient manner with attention to detail and strong positive interpersonal skills, d) perform Client Service Specialist responsibilities.

Responsibilities:
  • People Management
    • Participate in the hiring, training, mentoring and supervision of all Client Service Specialist, Client Service Coordinator and Interns in an office
    • Maximize talent via employee development and coaching
    • Facilitate a strong team culture and the sharing of best practices across an office or team
    • Partner with Client Service Leadership Team to facilitate ongoing CSS training and development
    • Handle all manager functions in the HR System including timekeeping, PTO requests, and performance reviews for direct reports
  • Operations Management
    • Optimize productivity by coordinating Client Service Specialist coverage and helping to prioritize workflow within the office
    • Ensure an exceptional client experience in the office/team
    • Act as a local contact for any operational issues or challenges
    • Serve as subject matter expert for complex account-related topics such as 10b5-1 plans, pledged asset lines, account overlays, and separate account managers
    • Coordinate local projects such as RMDs, tax loss harvesting, cash audits, and tracking of new deposits
  • Leadership
    • Directly impact growth and client retention and monitor progress toward team goals
    • Participate as a member of the Sr. Manager's leadership team along with other managers/directors to contribute to local strategy decisions
    • Coordinate team meetings and events
    • Identify ideas, scalable solutions, and process improvements, and work with the relevant departments to update processes across the firm
    • Support Branch Operations on new projects and initiatives
    • Support Learning and Development on Client Service Specialist trainings
    • Office management responsibilities as assigned


Requirements:

Education:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (preferably Business, Economics, Accounting or Finance related)

Experience:
• Minimum 2 years of financial industry related experience
• Minimum 2 years of client-facing experience
• Experience with interacting with individuals at all income levels in a professional and confidential manner

Certifications:
• Notary designation a plus

Job Skills:
• Self-motivated, well-organized individual with demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment to follow through on details to completion
• Excellent verbal, written, analytical and organization skills
• Technical and analytical training and ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at once
• Proficiency with financial planning software, Salesforce and MS Office Suite
• Flexible, Reliable, Trustworthy, and Confidential with all matters

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM.

Working Conditions: Professional office environment, daytime hours, working inside, standing, and sitting, will be assigned to a workstation.

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Actual base pay within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the applicant's geographic location, relevant experience, education, skills and licenses/certifications. This position is also eligible to earn incentive compensation through one of Mercer Advisors' incentive compensation programs.

Base Pay Range

$76,500-$90,000 USD

Benefits:

Mercer Advisors offers a competitive and robust benefit package to our employees. Our benefit programs are focused on meeting all of our employees and their eligible dependents health and welfare needs. We offer the following:
  • Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Supplemental Life & AD&D; Short-Term Disability; Accident; Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Three Cigna medical plans offerings including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co-Pay medical plan.
  • Kaiser Medical plans available in California
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions if enrolled in either HDHP medical plan.
  • Two comprehensive Dental Plans
  • Vision Insurance Plan
  • Dependent Care Savings Account for child and dependent care.
  • 14 Company Paid Holidays including a full week off at Thanksgiving.
  • Generous paid time off program for vacation and sick days
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Family Medical Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks)
  • Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, any supplemental STD, plus Parental Leave (8 weeks) to provide time for recovery, baby bonding, and enjoying your family time.
  • Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
  • Company Paid Concierge Services for you and your loved ones for the spectrum of caring needs for your aging parents, young children, life's challenges and more.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with both Traditional and Roth plans with per pay period match as well as an after-tax option
  • Pet Insurance
  • Personalized financial planning and guidance from Mercer Advisors professionals, offered at preferred employee pricing

We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting.

About Mercer Advisors

Mercer Advisors is a wealth management firm that provides a range of financial services to individuals, families, and businesses. The company offers investment management, financial planning, retirement planning, and tax planning services. Mercer Advisors was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company has over 500 employees and manages over $25 billion in assets. Mercer Advisors is committed to providing its clients with personalized financial advice and exceptional service.
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