Description:
As part of our Wealth Management team, the Senior Investment Associate supports senior advisor partners in the management of a $4B book of business. This role combines investment research and trading responsibilities with operations management and client-facing coordination to help deliver a high-quality client experience, The position encompasses the following core job functions:
Client Advisory & Planning Support
- Participate in client meetings and presentations
- Draft meeting summaries, action items, and follow-ups
- Conduct Client Market Reviews, as needed
Operations & Service Experience
- Leverage prior experience with operational workflows and service processes to ensure seamless coordination across client onboarding, account maintenance, and custodian interactions
- Collaborate with operations and client service team to support efficient execution of client requests and back-office functions
- Maintain working knowledge of custodial platforms (e.g., Schwab, Fidelity) and internal CRM systems to assist in troubleshooting or escalating service-related issues
- Provide input on operational improvements that enhance the client experience and advisor efficiency
- Understand the end-to-end client service lifecycle to support holistic planning and implementation
Investment Research & Trading
- Conduct research and analysis on mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and alternative investments
- Support investment committee with portfolio construction and model updates
- Execute trades and monitor account rebalancing based on model changes or client activity
Tax & Compliance Awareness
- Apply a foundational understanding of individual income tax principles to proactively identify potential tax implications related to investments, withdrawals, and account types
- Evaluate planning opportunities such as tax-loss harvesting, asset location strategies, RMD timing, and Roth conversions
- Monitor client portfolios for tax-sensitive events (e.g., short-term gains, distribution schedules) and flag them for advisor review
- Coordinate with clients’ CPAs and tax professionals to ensure consistency between tax and investment strategies
- Stay current on relevant tax rules (e.g., contribution limits, phase-outs, standard deduction changes) and ensure proper documentation for client reporting)
- Adhere to internal procedures and regulatory compliance
What You Bring To The Table
- A bachelor's degree or 15 years of relevant experience
- Highly proficient at Excel and PowerPoint
- FINRA Series 65 required/ CFA or CFP preferred
- Experience with custodial platforms such at Schwab and Fidelity
- Experience with Orion, Eclipse and Nitrogen/Riskalyze preferred
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact with individuals of all levels inside and outside of the organization
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- The expected annual salary for this position is $125,000 to $150,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope, and level. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits, and eligible bonuses, equity, and commissions for some positions.