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Charles Schwab

Institutional Specialist

Phoenix, AZ

Salary Range: USD $46,000 - $60,000 / Year

Your Opportunity

Charles Schwab Advisor Custody & Trading (ACT) is the industry leader in providing custodial, trading, technology and practice management to independent advisory firms. In partnership with ACT, Schwab Alliance provides premium services for clients of independent financial advisors. The services provide practical financial tools and resources and a dedicated service team to complement the advisor-client relationship.

Alliance's vision is to act as a liaison for the Financial Advisor, enhancing their client product and service offering by leveraging the scale of Schwab. Brokerage Service Specialists carry out that vision by working in small, highly collaborative teams that consistently strive to provide a positive experience in every client interaction.

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What you are good at

As a Brokerage Service Specialist you will be the primary point of contact for the clients of independent advisors who custody assets with Schwab and provide "best in class" service. It's this level of service that differentiates us from our competitors and serves as a sustainable competitive advantage. This is a phone-based position.

  • Proactively consult and educate clients of Independent Investment Advisors
  • Research and respond to client issues related to online enrollment, forms, trading, tax reporting, transfers, and various other areas of product knowledge and support
  • Collaborate with internal partners in delivery of timely and accurate information in response to inquiries and/or service issues

What you have

  • Active and valid FINRA Series 7 & 63/66 licenses are required.•
  • Resilient attitude to help achieve client satisfaction in a continuous call environment
  • Ability to adapt and implement changes as market and business conditions evolve
  • A drive to constantly improve the client experience
  • Ability to establish trust and rapport with clients over the phone
  • Successful completion of our Client Focus Assessment which measures potential talent and role fit.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage complex work, be self-directed, and quickly develop a full understanding of our business
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication
  • Team orientation, enthusiasm, professionalism and strong work ethic with high level of integrity and ethics
  • Minimum 2 years requisite experience, with emphasis on customer service preferred (internships and collegiate activities will be considered)
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

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

Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience -- talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Why work for us?

Own Your Tomorrow embodies everything we do! We are committed to helping our employees ignite their potential and achieve their dreams. Our employees get to play a central role in reinventing a multi-trillion-dollar industry, creating a better, more modern way to build and manage wealth.

Benefits: A competitive and flexible package designed to empower you for today and tomorrow. We offer a competitive and flexible package designed to help you make the most of your life at work and at home-today and in the future.

TD Ameritrade, a subsidiary of Charles Schwab, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At TD Ameritrade we believe People Matter. We value diversity and believe that it goes beyond all protected classes, thoughts, ideas, and perspectives.

Client-provided location(s): Phoenix, AZ, USA
Job ID: CharlesSchwab-2023-90461
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program

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