Full-Time
Baird
Wealth management and investment banking services
No salary listed
Junior, Mid
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship
Waukesha, WI, USA
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- 2+ years of prior industry and/or administrative work experience.
- Must have Active Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam, Series 7, and Series 66 or Series 63 and Series 65 licenses or be willing to study and obtain within 18 months of hire. Training and resources to be provided and paid for by Baird. If not fully licensed, title will be Client Assistant.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with the ability to learn and effectively navigate Baird’s Private Wealth Management technology platforms.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to adeptly exchange ideas and information.
- Detail oriented with an emphasis on accuracy.
- Strong organizational skills -- consistent ability to prioritize workflow of team to achieve specific goals in a timely manner.
- Understands compliance regulations and correspondence policies. Maintains client confidentiality in all situations.
- Good analytical and critical problem-solving skills.
- Provide exceptional client service and operational support for one or more Financial Advisors following a wealth management or portfolio management business approach.
- Responsible for client onboarding coordination, which includes managing Financial Advisor(s) prospect pipeline, assisting with proposal generation, preparing new account paperwork, opening accounts, transitioning new assets to Baird and establishing an ongoing communication/client service plan.
- Gain knowledge of and leverage partnership with Baird’s Corporate Resource Groups to provide the best wealth management solutions to clients.
- Answers all incoming phone calls and handles as appropriate. Manages client needs where possible and advises Financial Advisor of action taken.
- May schedule client appointments and/or conference room for appointments.
- Assemble/generate materials including paperwork and reports for client meetings.
- Understand and ensure business adherence with firm and financial industry regulatory policies.
- May manage FA and Team’s social media presence (website, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.).
- Maintain Client Relationship Management (CRM) system for Financial Advisor(s), as well as leverage the platform to manage the client relationship through mailings, reporting, e-mail tracking, and more, with the goal of implementing well-defined client service models.
- May organize and coordinate seminars and client events at the direction of Financial Advisor(s). Develops client lists, designs material and seminar/meeting content, coordinates PowerPoint presentations and follows through with client contact.
- Seek ways to enhance FA(s) business effectiveness and marketability.
- Initiates and completes all transactions required to fully service client accounts i.e. paperwork, correspondence, client request fulfillment and special projects as needed.
- May enter security orders including stocks, bonds, fixed income, options, annuities and other investment vehicle orders per Financial Advisors’ instructions or upon client’s verbal direction.
- May also provide back-up to other teams and the branch when necessary, as well as perform other duties and special projects as necessary.
- Proactively review investment opportunities on a daily basis & notify Financial Advisor(s) to take action on those opportunities with the goal of driving the Financial Advisors’ business. Specifically, this may include funds available/money line, maturing securities, reorg items, and previous days’ activities.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, not required.
Baird provides a range of financial services including wealth management, capital markets, private equity, and investment banking. Their wealth management services help individuals and families manage their investments and financial planning. In capital markets, Baird assists companies in raising funds through equity and debt offerings, as well as providing advisory services for mergers and acquisitions. Their private equity division invests in companies to help them grow and succeed. Baird differentiates itself from competitors by being employee-owned, which fosters a unique culture and commitment to client service. The company's goal is to deliver great outcomes for clients while maintaining a strong focus on integrity and community involvement.
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Total Funding
$872M
Headquarters
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Founded
1919
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Baird can capitalize on the demand for green bonds and ESG investments.
- Enhancing digital tools can attract tech-savvy investors to Baird's services.
- Baird's focus on thematic investing aligns with growing investor interests.
What critics are saying
- Fintech companies offering robo-advisory services pose a competitive threat to Baird.
- DeFi platforms challenge traditional investment banking services offered by Baird.
- Volatility in global markets could impact investor confidence and reduce activity.
What makes Baird unique
- Baird is employee-owned, fostering a unique culture and long-term client relationships.
- Baird has a strong global reach, enhancing its ability to serve diverse markets.
- Baird's deep expertise in multiple industries sets it apart from competitors.
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