Associate, Advisor Platform Support

The Charles Schwab Corp

Westlake, TX(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Business Growth, Communication Skills, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Customer Training, Desktop PC, Finance, Internet/Online Service, Investment Services, Operational Support, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), Resolve Customer Issues, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Wealth Management
LOCATION
Westlake, TX
POSTED
2 days ago

Your Opportunity

At Schwab, you''re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us "challenge the status quo" and transform the finance industry together.

We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location.

Schwab Advisor Services is the leading provider of custodial, operational, and trading support for independent fee-based investment advisors. We''re currently looking for dedicated individuals like you to help us provide financial advisors with access to tools and wealth-management services. If you''re interested in working to help grow the business of independent investment advisor firms, there''s a place for you in Advisor Services.

What you'll do:

Advisor Platform Support (APS) Associates act as an ambassador of Advisor Services to educate, guide, and assist clients. A career in APS begins with a solid client focused mentality and a strong desire to help clients meet their needs. Providing our clients with exceptional experiences is the priority at Schwab and in our APS team. Our goal is that all team members create client loyalty with every interaction. We want you to bring your personality to your calls and create those memorable experiences for clients. With a dual focus on inspiring client loyalty and employee engagement and development, we support clients and employees in reaching their goals. Schwab provides extensive training and internal support that affords employees the opportunity to be successful in all aspects of their career.

Through your client conversations you will:

  • Educate clients - Respond directly to client inquiries over the phone and engage clients in discussions focused on educating, and providing guidance as it relates to their website navigation needs
  • Be a client advocate - Care enough to ask the extra questions knowing that just one question, the right question, can get to the heart of the issue
  • Provide solutions-based service - Provide web site support/problem resolution to Registered Investment Advisors (clients) in a timely, professional, and courteous manner
  • Be consultative - Recommend solutions, when appropriate, to clients which align to their needs
  • Build strong client and internal relationships - Collaborate in a team-based environment with a diverse group of professionals focused on meeting the needs of the clients and Charles Schwab Advisor Services

The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment where they are constantly learning. They will work in a highly collaborative team environment of professionals. The representative's core responsibility will be responding to calls from an inbound call queue. This opportunity is suitable for someone who enjoys talking with customers and solving problems in a team oriented and supportive environment.

The role is not available as fully remote. Must live within reasonable commuting distance from the following Charles Schwab campus location: 3000 Schwab Way, Westlake, TX 76262

What you have

  • 1-3 years customer service experience
  • Basic knowledge of computer desktop and website navigation demonstrated through prior experience and/or education
  • Basic knowledge of on-line/Internet services
  • Consistent customer service focus
  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Possess a collaborative and relationship-focused work style with demonstrated success in a team environment
  • Have effective time management & communication skills, positive attitude, enthusiasm, professionalism, and a strong work ethic with a high level of integrity

In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.

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About the Company

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The Charles Schwab Corp

The Charles Schwab Corporation is a leading provider of financial services, with more than 300 offices. Through its operating subsidiaries, the company provides a full range of securities brokerage, banking, money management and financial advisory services to individual investors and independent investment advisors. Named "Highest in Investor Satisfaction with Self-Directed Services" by J.D. Power and Associates in 2009, its broker-dealer subsidiary, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (member SIPC) affiliates offer a complete range of investment services and products including an extensive selection of mutual funds; financial planning and investment advice; retirement plan and equity compensation plan services; referrals to independent fee-based investment advisors; and custodial, operational and trading support for independent, fee-based investment advisors through Schwab Advisor Services.

The Charles Schwab Bank (member FDIC) provides banking and mortgage services and products. To meet the needs of our clients, we are actively recruiting people with the desire, drive and creativity to find solutions that help meet our clients' needs; who want the chance to learn, grow with the company and explore their career opportunities; who will strive for excellence in achieving our clients' and our company's goals; who have the highest ethical standards - individuals who take pride in making a difference in people's lives.
COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Security and Surveillance
FOUNDED
1971
WEBSITE
http://www.aboutschwab.com/careers