Client Services Associate

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About the Firm:

Blue Chip Partners, LLC, is a registered investment advisory (RIA) firm headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan. In 2023, Blue Chip Partners was named one of the Best Places to Work in Southeast Michigan by Crain’s Detroit Business, ranking 29 on a list of 100 recognized firms. Blue Chip Partners has 30 employees and its assets under management have increased from $305 million in 2015 to over $1.3 billion as of June 2024. Blue Chip Partners provides highly personalized financial planning and portfolio management services to over 800 clients.  

Our growth is a testament to the caliber of our team members. Blue Chip Partners hiring strategy is simple: we identify highly qualified individuals, compensate them fairly, invest in their professional development, and foster a corporate culture that results in their staying for the long-term. For more information about Blue Chip Partners, LLC, visit our website at www.bluechippartners.com. Delegate Confidently™ with Blue Chip Partners, an equal opportunity employer.  

Role Summary:

The Client Service Associate (CSA) at Blue Chip Partners is the primary point of contact for both external clients and internal staff. This position is integral in setting the tone of the office and our client experience. The CSA plays a key role in onboarding new clients, resolving service issues, maintaining high levels of client satisfaction, and providing ongoing client support. Day-to-day responsibilities involve interfacing with our internal financial advisory team to operationally execute various client and account needs, including account openings and money movements, as well as working closely with external custodians to ensure successful outcomes.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a representative of the firm and provide top-notch hospitality towards clients and other business relationships (vendors, professional partners, etc.) 
  • Prepare, process, and monitor all new client custodian/broker-dealer paperwork   
  • Monitor and execute money movements and administrative account changes related to client accounts 
  • Organize and store all account paperwork and/or instructions in electronic formats for easy retrieval and reference 
  • Oversee client account details within context of order management system and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) technologies  
  • Use technology to timely and accurately document client-related updates or activities performed 
  • Create and optimize efficient solutions to improve and automate workflows to support client service 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Keen attention to detail  
  • Highly competent verbal and written communicator 
  • Customer service-mindset and good organizational skills 
  • Exhibits professionalism, strong work ethic, and high degree of personal integrity given role’s contact with sensitive client information  
  • Able to manage multiple tasks efficiently 
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to understand complex issues 
  • Able to work with internal staff and clients of varying personalities and skill levels 
  • Proven skills in learning and using a variety of technologies including CRM system, electronic document storage, MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel programs 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred 
  • 3-5 years of experience in the financial industry preferred 

Employment Particulars:

  • Position Type: Full Time 
  • Position Location:  Farmington Hills, MI. No virtual arrangements 
  • Total compensation commensurate with experience 
  • Excellent benefits including employer-subsidized medical and dental plans, 401(k) plan, and discretionary profit-sharing plan participation 
  • Great work environment and outstanding co-workers 

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume to hr@bluechippartners.com