Description

The Client Service Specialist answers questions regarding investments in private equity, real estate, private debt, and more. Effectively handles client inquiries by researching and analyzing complex issues. Adheres strictly to trust regulations and security standards including the customer identification program (KYC), the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Bank Secrecy Act, Internal Revenue Code, and all other applicable banking and trust regulation set forth by the IRS and other regulatory agencies. Acts as the face of the company at the frontlines of the customer service experience. Provides superior customer service through an omni-channel environment including chat, written correspondence, incoming calls, outbound calls, and emails to both internal and external parties such as clients, asset sponsors, financial advisors, attorneys, CPAs etc. Represents the company in a highly professional manner while resolving issues and communicating information confidently.

RESPONSIBILITIES Use working knowledge of various processes, asset @types, and service levels across the firm to quickly analyze the root cause of issues and determine the correct course of action, following up on the item to ensure ultimate resolution. Mitigate company risk through following all security and fraud prevention requirements. Educate advisors, clients, and third parties on do's and don'ts of alternative asset investing, working with the Company, applicable fees & fee schedules, timelines and procedures for account opening, funding and investing, and ERISA guidelines. Prepare and archive professional correspondence. Investigate account issues by analyzing investment and transactional activity and/or errors; complex compliance issues pertaining to IRS rules and regulations. Identify, analyze, resolve and report on specific client requests and issues. Develop expertise to provide clients on-going support and assistance. Manage low level escalations, including ability to draft free form professional responses to client escalations and inquiries. Identify, recommend and potentially design and assist in the development and implemation of process improvements that enhance the client experience. Accurately file reports on client issues for management review. Analyze trends in client issues in order to facilitate service improvement. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS 2+ years related experience and/or training in a similar role required. 1-2 years' experience in a fast-paced call center environment preferred. Working knowledge of trust accounting systems, IRAs, and Alternative Assets is preferred. Certified IRA Services Professional (CISP) designation with the American Bankers Association (ABA) preferred. Self-Directed IRA Professional (SDIP) designation from the Retirement Industry Trust Association (RITA) preferred. A reasonable, good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum base salary or pay for this position is $18.98/hr to $26/hr. Actual compensation will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. A discretionary bonus and/or business line incentive may be provided, in addition to a medical and other benefits, dependent on the position. For more information regarding our benefits, please visit https://www.ppbi.com/careers.html CA (Los Angeles applicants): Applicants are notified that the Company is an insured depository institution subject to the restrictions and requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 CFR 303) ("Section 19"). In accordance with Section 19, the Company will consider an applicant's criminal history after an applicant is made a conditional offer of employment. Qualified applicants with criminal conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance. Section 19 may prohibit the Company from employing an applicant with criminal conviction(s) for fraud, breach of trust, embezzlement, mishandling of money or any crime of violence may have a direct impact on the job duties as set forth in the job description and such convictions may result in withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance. Because of the nature of our business, a review of your criminal history is necessary to comply with Section 19 and to avoid substantial risk to our business operations

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