Associate, Wealth Mgmt - New York, NY

At Valley Bank, we believe in people's growth potential. We invest in it. We protect it. We focus it. For nearly 100 years, we've been the Bank that clients from every industry turn to for our expertise, strategies, and advice-building the kind of trust that can fuel every goal. We are the leading relationship bank built for growth-with over $60 billion in assets, 3,800 experts, and more than 200 consumer branches and commercial banking offices in communities across the US.

At Valley, we're all driven by an ambition that goes deeper than just having a job. That's why when you work for us, we make it our goal to help you focus on what drives you-working to turn your passions and strengths into assets you can use to propel your ambitions and build the professional legacy you want. Because when we say we're a relationship bank built for growth, that's not just reserved for our clients-that includes all our associates as well.

The Associate, Wealth Management will be responsible for supporting and cultivating wealth management relationships and portfolios of high-net-worth clients and prospects and assist with the development and growth of business through engaging and utilizing the full capabilities of the firm. The role is an integral member of the advisory team and is responsible for delivering a consistent, positive client experience to help ensure all commitments are completed and delivered in a timely manner and additionally responsible for managing the processes associated with client onboarding, maintenance, securities transactions, and inquiries.

• Lead and manage the client onboarding process and coordinate the process flow by partnering with internal business units.
• Use independent judgement and discretion while supporting client needs. Acts as the first point of escalation for problem resolution and proactively reaches out to clients to resolve reporting metrics issues to ensure a personalized client experience.
• Proactively identify potential opportunities for existing customers, including identifying clients who are potential candidates for specific products and services. Independently reach out to internal referrals to identify opportunities.
• Regularly perform analysis on client investment accounts to prepare client portfolio reviews and other materials for client meetings. Assist in developing sales plans for each client based on analysis of cash reports, upcoming maturity reports and other metrics to help grow business.
• Accompanies wealth sales professional on client calls as subject matter expert and primary client contact to provide information regarding service, operations, products, and technology platforms.

• Comply with all regulations pertaining to BSA, USA PATRIOT ACT, and OFAC. Complete annual BSA training. Report suspicions of criminal activity, or any attempt to avoid BSA reporting requirements on the part of customers or employees, to the AML/BSA Compliance Department. For supervisory positions, ensure BSA training requirements are completed by staff.
• All other duties as assigned.