Customer Service Representative - Equity Trust
Westlake, OH 44145
About the Job
JOB OVERVIEW:
- Follows the guidelines set forth in the Equity Trust Service Philosophy.
- Provides inbound and outbound call servicing and operational support to individual investors and institutional clients.
- Assists clients with financial transactions.
- Research client inquiries including questions regarding required filings, asset holdings, forms completion, and general online assistance.
- Trains clients on the myEQUITY online portal.
- Provides timely follow-up on client concerns, issues, and transaction progress.
- Answers client questions regarding services and fees.
- Documents appropriate records of calls in Equity Trust systems.
- Follows all department procedures to ensure a superior client experience.
- Manages incoming and outgoing communications, including phones, faxes, and emails.
- Monitors and escalates service issues to ensure a high-quality response to clients’.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 1 year of customer service experience, preferably in the retirement or financial services industry.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Associate degree preferred.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
- None required.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Basic knowledge of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is preferred.
CULTURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Customer Focus.
- Resourcefulness.
- Communicates Effectively.
- Instills Trust.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
About Equity Trust:
Equity Trust empowers individual investors and financial professionals by removing the barriers to investment freedom. As an IRS approved custodian, we fulfill the custodial and administrative duties required for each type of investment account our clients hold.With an Equity Trust account, clients have the opportunity to invest in alternative assets such as real estate, precious metals, private equity, and more. Additionally, clients can invest in traditional assets such as stocks and mutual funds – all through a single custodian.As an industry-leading custodian of alternative assets in tax-advantaged accounts, our 45-year* track record of excellence is unmatched in the industry. Equity Trust streamlines the investment experience by offering optimized solutions, processes, and service.As a directed custodian, Equity Trust does not provide tax, legal or investment advice, nor do we offer or sponsor any proprietary investment products.