At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.
Join us as a Senior Client Associate
Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting a Senior Client Associate II to join our Private Banking Team. The Sr. Client Associate (Sr CA) serves as the central cog for the Private Banking team, which entails managing up to RMs and overseeing RAs, and being a trusted source of information for internal and external stakeholders. The Sr. CA is focused on core relationship management and requires operational and investment excellence. The Sr. CA is expected to see “the big picture” as well as drill down into the details. The Sr. CA will participate in and host client meetings, as well as help RAs prepare client meeting materials. Although not required, the Sr. CA may choose to have an eye towards business development – whether it be organic, new business or providing a high level of service to the existing client base to identify previously unknown wallet share.
Some of your key responsibilities include:
Relationship Management:
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Independently serve as the primary support for all client relationships with little or no oversight from more senior RMs.
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Serve as the first point of contact for all client questions.
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Oversee RA work on presentations for client and prospect meetings.
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Manages Cas, RAs, PCAs and AAs to ensure all Supports business metrics for the relationship including existing fee schedules, profitability or relationships and relationship time management.
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Proactive regarding client retention and the overall business development effort.
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Spends majority of time managing current accounts and overseeing onboarding of client relationships.
Investment Execution:
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Independently own accounts and in conjunction with more senior RMs (as applicable) and central account team, make all Investment Decisions.
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Oversee Relationship Associate as they troubleshoot client account issues
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Create client meeting materials and independently present portfolio reviews at client meetings; may prepare but not present materials for larger/more complex clients.
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Rebalance and repaper portfolios in preparation for account reviews, including reviewing asset allocation to ensure guidelines for investing have not changed and have been properly documented using DI in CRM.
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Serve as primary interface on behalf of client with central management teams within BBH.
Risk Management & Administration:
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Exercise sound, professional investment judgment on behalf of clients, while avoiding risks to the firm and demonstrate 100% adherence to the compliance requirements of the business, including Investment Policy Statements, Know Your Customer requirements, completing documentation and written records of meetings and discussions.
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As primary day to day contact point with clients, elevate high level risk issues to senior RM, CAO and/or TL.
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Ensure total compliance at the account level and oversee and respond to all compliance reports (i.e., overdraft reports, approved trades, delinquent documentation, IPSs).
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Oversee all account maintenance activities, including, documentation, meeting materials and performance evaluations.
Business & Professional Leadership:
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Begin to identify and participate in personal and professional networks with an eye towards cultivating referrals in the future.
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Keep abreast of internal/external market activity and be well read and become conversant on overall market tends, including but not limited to, reading the Wall Street Journal daily
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Manage self (e.g., EDP completion) in order to develop professionally and personally by utilizing the internal resources at BBH.
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Represent professional behavior and etiquette at all times and serves as a model for other employees.
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Provides occasional guidance to RAs and Sr. RAs on a one-off basis.
Qualifications:
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BA or Equivalent
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8+ years or relevant experience in a Client Advisor role
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Wealth Management/Private Banking experience preferred
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Advanced Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience using Bloomberg Terminal preferred but not required.
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Ability to identify, escalate and resolve problems/issues.
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Ability to communicate professionally through effective verbal and written skills.
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Demonstrates organizational skills and an attention to detail.
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Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects
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Interpersonal skills/ability to work in a team environment.
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Demonstrates analytical and research skills
Salary Range
$120,000-$150,000
BBH’s compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being.
We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.
About BBH:
Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.
We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another.
We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation. As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.
Go to BBH.com to learn more about our rewards and benefits, philanthropy, approach to sustainability or how we support you to thrive personally, physically and financially.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.
What We Do
Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a privately-held financial institution that has been a thought leader and solutions provider for over 200 years. We serve the most sophisticated individuals and institutions with expertise in Private Banking, Investment Management and Investor Services. Our 5,000 employees operate from 17 locations throughout North America, Europe and Asia.