Client Service Associate

Kestra Financial Independent Advisor

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Chicago, Illinois, US on site Until 9/20/2026 2+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 22, 2026 Last posted July 22, 2026
Job description

Client Service Associate Summary

The Client Service Associate reports to the Senior Client Service Associate and is critical to appropriately leveraging Advisors' time. This position utilizes excellent customer service and problem-solving skills to confidently provide information and education to clients in a timely, efficient, and professional manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist in client meeting preparation and follow-up including assembling requisite paperwork, report generation, appointment scheduling and post-meeting documentation
  • Manage client needs regarding processing, service, and problem resolution in a timely and accurate manner while ensuring documentation and record keeping adheres to compliance standards
  • Successfully partner with Broker Dealer for new account establishment, account maintenance, and compliance
  • Process, submit, and service all account paperwork/requests; follow through to completion utilizing paperless procedures (including eSignature) where available
  • Ensure adherence to appropriate client service models
  • Manage multiple and competing priorities on a daily basis in pursuit of business objectives
  • Other responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Client Service Associate

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

  • Advanced computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point) are essential
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing
  • Strong time management, organizational skills; able to work independently and effectively manage multiple tasks at once
  • Ability to build relationships with clients and internal partners and influence others without direct control

Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field preferred
  • The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in the financial services industry allowing for a good understanding of broker/dealer operations and financial services products, including but not limited to: equities, bonds, options, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and managed accounts • Previous experience in the independent financial services culture preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registration

• Series 7 and 65/66 preferred (or ability to obtain)

About this role

Summary

Assist clients, process requests, manage accounts, and support financial advisors.

Job title

Client Service Associate

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

finance

Location requirements

Based in Chicago; remote work not specified.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

computer skillscommunication skillstime managementorganizational skills

Preferred skills

Series 7Series 65/66financial products

Specializations

financial servicesclient relationsbrokerage
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chicago, IL, USA

On-site City