Branch Operations Assistant

About the Role:

Be responsible for   the client service & marketing functions of the branch following a wealth management or portfolio management business approach, including any operational functions necessary to meet client service requirements.  This highly visible position requires a polished professional with   superior,   communication, customer   service   and organizational   skill .

The Impact   You’ll   Make:

- Answer inquiries from internal associates and business partners in a professional and pleasant manner. Act as a liaison between financial advisors and internal PWM support teams

- Assist the Social Media strategy for the branch, including LinkedIn, Website, X, etc.

- Seek ways to enhance internal operations for the branch that provide FA(s) business effectiveness and marketability

- 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   assisting   our teams in implementing well-defined client service models

- Collaborate with branch leadership to orchestra student worker and summer intern duties

- Process daily check deposits

- Maintain knowledge or compliance policies for internal associate inquiries

- Maintain schedule of Broker of the Day call log on a quarterly basis for all incoming switchboard inquiries

- Plan,   coordinate   and arrange for vendor luncheons, etc. Set up and   maintain   conference rooms, office supplies, and restocking

- Sort, process and route incoming and outgoing mail

- Copy, fax, and file various materials as needed

- Log Compliance files. File paperwork such as wires and branch manager daily reports

- Perform other duties as assigned

What   You’ll   Brin g   to Baird:

- High school diploma   required .   Associate ’ s or   Bachelor ’ s   degree preferred , not   required

- 1+ years   previous   customer service or administrative experience; preferably in the financial services industry

- Strong technology aptitude with the ability to adopt new tools, including AI-enabled solutions, preferred

- Excellent verbal communication skills; excellent telephone and client service skills

- Detail   oriented. Critical thinking and proactive   problem solving   skills

- Good analytical skills with   ability   to perform semi-advanced math

- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; ability to be flexible

- Ability to handle clients professionally and manage challenging situations

- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with the ability to learn and effectively navigate Baird’s Private Wealth Management technology platforms (Thomson ONE, Albridge, Envestnet, CRM, Money Guide Pro, Liquid Office etc.). Strong organizational skills -- consistent ability to prioritize   work flow   of self and Financial Advisors   in order to   achieve specific goals   in a timely manner

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