New Business Intern

Job Description:

AssetMark is a leading strategic provider of innovative investment and consulting solutions serving independent financial advisors. We provide investment, relationship and practice management solutions that advisors use in helping clients achieve wealth, independence and purpose. 

The Job/What You’ll Do:

If you're looking for a place to strengthen your developing skills, this is the opportunity for you! AssetMark, an industry-leading asset management firm, is looking for talented, proactive, and energized young professionals to participate in a dynamic summer internship. AssetMark’s growth is rapidly excelling, and your desire for a fast-paced and exciting environment will be realized in an organization that cares about investing and developing its people for the future.

AssetMark’s service strategy is focused on creating loyal customers by delivering speed, consistency, service touch and accuracy through the work of our Operations and Service teams.  This internship opportunity within Operations and Service will focus on a project or additional tasks required to support basic operational functions in Wealth Management. This role represents an opportunity for a candidate that wants to be challenged, is results driven, and passionate about learning new things.

The New Business Team focuses on the opening and funding of new accounts, managing each new account case end to end, directly driving any required resolution with the Advisors and their staff. You will learn best practices for improving internal processes and streamlining procedures and gain insight into how to successfully collaborate within a dynamic organization.

We can consider candidates for this position who are able to accommodate a hybrid work schedule and are close to our Phoenix, AZ office.

Responsibilities:

• Review and research a current business problem impacting the New Business team, and work with leaders, peers, the team and key stakeholders on possible solutions
• Drive execution on any solution to defined business problem
• Solution should positively impact team and drive improved results, including improving accuracy, increased productivity or efficiency, an enhanced client experience or stronger team engagement
• Identify gaps and possible improvements throughout the project, ensuring to track and report out on possible fixes/solutions
• Engage and communicate with key stakeholders along the way and keep all impacted teams aware of progress and report out on any changes
• Present on project outcomes and learnings at the end of internship

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Intermediate-Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office® (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to quickly learn AssetMark technology systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication; technical writing proficiency preferred
• Ability to self-direct and manage time and priorities
• Attention to detail; must be accurate and precise
• Ability to work independently and be a team player
• A positive, team oriented, can-do attitude

Education & Experience:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Management, Finance, or related field; will consider recent graduates
• Preferred minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Internship Details:
Hourly wage: $17.00 per hour
Internship Duration: June 9th – August 15th

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US to be considered. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Who We Are & What We Offer:

AssetMark’s mission is centered around helping financial advisors make a difference in the lives of their clients. To help them do that, we aim to provide advisors with holistic support. We offer compelling technology that facilitates a better client experience, consulting services that ensure advisors’ businesses are running at their best and a comprehensive suite of investment solutions. AssetMark’s platform empowers advisors to provide the highest level of service possible to their clients.

AssetMark’s culture is driven by our mission and connected by our values; Heart, Integrity, Excellence and Respect. You will join a team that lives these values every day by doing the best and what is right in all we do  and encouraging different ideas for continual success and innovation. Additionally, we offer a wide range of benefits to meet the needs of our team members and their families.

• Flex Time Off or Paid Time/Sick Time Off
• 401K – 6% Employer Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision – HDHP or PPO
• HSA – Employer contribution (HDHP only)
• Volunteer Time Off
• Career Development / Recognition
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Hybrid Work Schedule

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, AssetMark is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.