Your opportunityAt Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.Schwab Advisor Custody and Trading (ACT) is the leading provider of custodial, operational, and trading support for independent fee-based investment advisors. We have built our business on serving the needs of RIAs and advancing an industry that helps the advisor and their clients thrive. We understand their needs, and work side by side providing them the support to help them manage their firm and meet their goals.The Advisor Services Cost Basis Team services all Schwab advisors with their tax, cost basis and statement needs. Daily tasks include answering phone calls discussing Schwab’s cost basis offering, answer tax reporting and statement questions, researching corporate actions and offering flexible solutions that best fit each advisor’s needs. We pride ourselves in providing superior customer service while being detail-oriented. A successful Advisor Services Cost Basis Associate loves to learn and excels in a fast-paced, challenging, and professional environment.Key responsibilities may include:
Answer in-bound calls from Advisors, AS Service and Alliance representatives
Respond to client and service team requests received via email
Conduct training for Advisors and Business Partners
Accurately process statement and cost basis enrollment forms
What you have
Candidates must possess the ability to conduct superior follow-up, along with excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
6+ months Customer Service experience (internships and collegiate activities will be considered)
Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple processes/projects
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Team orientation, enthusiasm, professionalism and strong work ethic with high level of integrity and ethics
Knowledge in internet-based research, personal workstations/desktop applications
Intermediate Excel skills- ability to handle large amounts of data using Excel
Bachelor’s degree or 1+ year experience in the financial industry
Experience working with regulatory or risk issues preferred
SIE or Series 7 preferred, but not required
Cost basis and tax knowledge is preferred, but not required.
What’s in it for youAt Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
Paid parental leave and family building benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Health, dental, and vision insurance
What’s in it for you:At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase planPaid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positionsPaid parental leave and family building benefitsTuition reimbursementHealth, dental, and vision insuranceSchwab is an affirmative action employer, focused on employing and advancing in employment, qualified women, racial and ethnic minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities in the workplace. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at applicantaccessibility@schwab.com or call 800-275-1281.
