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Investment Advisor Associate

Kayne Anderson Rudnick, Los Angeles, CA, United States


Although we value experience and skills, we also care about who you are. We strive to surround ourselves with good people that share our values, that work hard, and that support each other as a team and as individuals.

Job Description Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management in Century City is seeking a highly motivated, organized, committed individual with strong initiative and excellent communication skills for the role of Investment Advisor Associate. The successful candidate will work as part of a growth‑focused advisory team to provide a professional and exceptional level of client service to affluent investors.

Responsibilities

Act as primary service related and administrative contact for high-net-worth investors and their professional advisors (CPA’S, business managers, attorney’s)

Act as project lead or participate extensively in department or firm level projects

Open new accounts and monitor progress

Provide daily client service, including but not limited to, investing deposits, calculating withdrawals, handling cashiering needs, facilitating tax trading, charitable gifting, required minimum distributions, special requests, account re‑registrations, cost basis step up, custom report creation, address changes, and account terminations, and preparing tax analysis reports

Execute asset allocation changes based on Advisor recommendation and monitor progress

Schedule Advisor-Client meetings and prepare portfolio review book materials

Attend in house or off-site meetings or events as requested by Advisor

Maintain and update client files, CRM and other portfolio data, as needed

Collaborate with management to improve practices and procedures

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree

Series 7 preferred

5+ years client service working with high-net-worth individuals at an investment management firm, private bank, or broker/dealer with history of increasing responsibilities

Fundamental knowledge of equity and fixed income markets and alternative asset classes

Knowledge of nuances in setting up various account registrations, including documentation required and limitations behind such registrations

Experience with and knowledge of paperwork and workflow associated with custodians such as Charles Schwab and/or Fidelity Investments

Commitment to, and demonstrated history of, providing the best service levels to clients as well as to internal constituents

Skills Required

Leadership ability – able to provide guidance to junior team members

Comfortable interacting with senior level managers and outside parties

Teamwork – ability to collaborate in a professional and constructive manner

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal, organizational and quantitative skills

Strong attention to detail, math aptitude, and the ability to multi-task

Strong client service mind‑frame

Independent, self‑starter, possessing initiative, drive, composure and enthusiasm

Proficiency in Excel and Word

The salary range is $70,000 to $85,000. The starting salary offer will vary based on the applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity, and alignment with market data. This position is also eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan.

This position requires U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency (Green Card holder) as a condition of employment. We are unable to sponsor work visas or provide support for OPT/CPT programs for this role.

We offer a variety of benefits that support employees and their families in maintaining all aspects of health and wellness. We pride ourselves on offerings that encourage work‑life balance and support the needs and goals of the team.

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account with a Company Match

Flexible Spending Accounts including Dependent Care

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement24-Hour Employee Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance

Paid Family Care Time

Paid Volunteer days

Gym onsite

Paid Parking

Fully stocked kitchen- lunch provided

3/2 Hybrid (subject to change)

KAR is made up of diverse, talented, and passionate employees working together to achieve a common and rewarding goal: providing high quality investment strategies and wealth solutions for our clients.

Awarded Best Firm Culture at the 2022 PAM Awards, KAR maintains a team‑oriented culture of accessibility, open communication, and respect. We believe in empowering and growing our people and are excited to be hiring.

KAR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

For additional information on Kayne Anderson Rudnick, please access the firm’s web site at www.kayne.com.

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