Financial Services Intern

Financial Services Intern

Platt Wealth Management is a fee-only advisory firm providing personalized financial planning and custom investment management. We are a close-knit, expert team of professionals who take the time to get to know our clients and ask the questions that help families think about goals and dreams they never thought possible. We are looking to welcome a dedicated and passionate intern interested in helping clients achieve their financial goals.

Your daily impact

Manage client requests, account maintenance, and new client onboarding, including custodial management processes. Learn how to use DocuSign and Redtail CRM. Learn how to work with Schwab and TD Ameritrade.

Manage our CRM system, including archiving meeting notes, client requests, and paperwork. Learn about compliance requirements in our industry.

Confirm daily trades and documenting confirmations. Understand how the trading process works.

Organize digital delivery of monthly and quarterly client reports. Help create spreadsheets and lists for quarterly billing. Assist with billing audits. Find out more about the operations and how a small RIA works.

Answer the phone, setting, and confirming appointments with clients. Prepare and maintain (digital-Go-to-Meeting) conference room, greet clients, and ensure their comfort. Order supplies, keep office and kitchen stocked. Filing and shredding as needed. Get to know clients and anticipate their needs.

Learn new industry-specific software such as Redtail, eMoney, Morningstar, and Sharefile. Troubleshoot printer, phone, and IT issues as needed.

Participate and assist in marketing and new business initiatives.

Learn from a dedicated team.

Pull up existing client portfolios, review investments and generate reports in preparation for client meetings. Assist with preparing quarterly reports and performance data for digital distribution. Learn new RIA specific software.

Compile investment data. Assist with the financial planning process.

Work with Marketing to create and implement digital marketing campaigns.

Develop and implement client service CRM workflows.

Prepare meeting agendas, work with advisors to compile the appropriate meeting topics, reports and slides for each client.

Are we a fit for you?

We love our work even on tough days because we know we make a positive impact, and we see that in new growth from customer referrals. We enjoy creative problem finding and solving. We know that follow-through, consistency, and professional, attentive communications are critical components for good customer service. If you got excited reading about this internship, then please take a look at the skills we think are essential for success in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or in the final semester of college (graduating Spring 2021).
• Experience in client services or a sales position.
• Client relationship and “service first” orientation.
• Strong technological skills. Highly computer literate with familiarity in Windows, Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Organized, with close attention to detail.
• A champion of the firm’s values, vision, and culture.
• Self-motivated, mature, and ethical.
• A desire for mentorship and advancement in investment management, financial advising, or RIA operations.

Paid Internship

We are an equal opportunity employer.

• 6-month internship with potential for full-time employment as a Financial Advisor Associate or Client Service Associate.

• $16.50 per hour 30-40 hours per week.

Please note: Platt Wealth Management is currently operating remotely due to Covid-19. All interviews will be held over the phone or via Go-to-meeting.