Client Service Officer I

Peapack-Gladstone Bank is a well-recognized, high-performing boutique bank; a leader in wealth, lending and deposit solutions, capable of providing the most sought-after products and services that fulfill all of our clients' needs. We offer an innovative approach to private banking to help clients establish, maintain and expand their legacy. What makes Peapack-Gladstone Bank different from our competition? We are an institution that's over 100 years old that has always believed in putting the well-being and needs of our employees and our clients first. We are proud to be recognized for the seventh consecutive year, by American Banker as one of the 'Best Bank to Work For' across the nation. Our secret sauce in one word is our 'culture'. We value a diverse, equitable, inclusive and safe workspace. Our one-team culture goes to great lengths to show all employees that they are valued members of the team. We treat each other as family, and as such, communicate throughout the Bank in a transparent and frequent manner, respect and value feedback from all levels and operate with a philosophy of hospitality and general human kindness. There are multiple way to build relationships and get involved; from joining one of our Cultural Ambassador Sub-Committees focused on our Wellness, Employee Fun, Diversity & Inclusion, or Environmental Awareness, to involvement in multiple community service activities through our Volunteerism outreach, to joining LIFT (a committee focused on enriching the lives of women - Leading Inspiring Females Together). Said quite simply, the culture is amazing. Client Service Officer I Position Overview: The Client Service Officer I provides Wealth Advisors, Portfolio Managers, and other Wealth staff along with their clients, outstanding and responsive support for all issues. Conducts client onboarding and manages the day-to-day, ongoing service of client relationships. The position is responsible for maintaining the highest quality service to clients, prospects, as well as internal partners, ensuring the accuracy of client account administrative activities and developing collaborative relationships with clients. Responsibilities: Client Service: Accurate and timely processing of new account openings, account transfers, account maintenance (i.e., address and beneficiary changes), money movement transactions (deposits & withdrawals), and IRA contributions and distributions. Also, promptly field questions from clients and internal team members as well as provide proactive communication and information as appropriate. On-Boarding: Responsible for entire process of opening and funding new accounts, which includes preparing Know Your Client (KYC) documentation, drafting comprehensive client on-boarding documents (both internal and third-party custodian), submitting to custodians and ensuring account(s) are opened correctly and are fully funded. Also responsible for setting up new clients/accounts in Tamarac and setting new clients up on the Tamarac Client Portal. CRM Data Maintenance: Enter and maintain all client and prospect data in the CRM, ensuring accuracy and consistency. Portfolio Management System Data Maintenance: Set-up and maintain all new accounts, households and reporting groups. Administrative/Compliance: Including, but not limited to, completing Initial and Annual Admin Reviews, scanning and filing of client correspondence and paperwork, answering phones, processing incoming and outgoing mail, and completing New and Closed Account forms. Projects: Participate in projects and/or initiatives as assigned, with the intent of continual improvement in processes, client experience, efficiency, etc. Qualifications: Required: Bachelor's degree in finance/business or equivalent work experience Client service experience (2-5 yrs.) in wealth management, financial services or a similar industry preferred Proficient in Microsoft Office Excellent verbal and written communication skills Detail oriented with strong organizational skills Must have exceptional critical thinking skills Must be an independent thinker who can exercise discretion in performance of duties and who has ability to make decisions independently Demonstrated integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality Desired: Previous experience working with Separately Managed Accounts ("SMA's") Previous experience using Client Relationship Management ("CRM") system and Portfolio Management system ("PMS") a plus. Previous experience with Fidelity Investments and/or Charles Schwab. Benefits Peapack-Gladstone Bank offers medical, dental, and vision coverage to full-time employees, in addition to a competitive PTO package and 401k match.