Customer Services Officer – Wealth Advisory
Team: Wealth Advisory
Location: Blackburn
FTE: Full Time
Are you an experienced, driven, client focused professional who thrives in a fast paced financial services environment?
We’re looking for a proactive and highly organised Customer Service Officer (CSO) to support our Financial Advisers and help deliver an exceptional experience for our clients across their wealth journey.
In this role, you’ll be the central coordination point between clients, advisers, product providers, insurers and internal stakeholders. Your work ensures that advice is implemented accurately, client needs are net promptly, and out service remains compliant, consistent and outstanding
What you’ll be doing
Client Service & Communication
- Be the first point of contact for client queries via phone, email and portal, ensuring timely, professional responses.
- Coordinate client meetings, including scheduling, confirmations and preparation of review documents
- Manage client communications such as onboarding packs, review reminders, policy renewals and consent renewals.
- Support with clients with portal access, factfind updates and document collection
Advice Implementation & Administration
- Prepare Client Review Packs ahead of adviser meetings
- Process new business, variations and maintenance request across superannuation, investments, managed accounts and insurance
- Track and complete implementation task including applications, rollovers, transfers, contributions, withdrawals, switching and beneficiary updates
- Liaise with product/platform providers and insurers to resolve issues and progress outcomes
- Maintain accurate and complete CRM and document records
Compliance & Risk
- Manage the filing and tracking of client documentation, Ongoing Fee Arrangement consents and associated regulatory paperwork
- Support internal and external audits through accurate documentation and timely responses
Data, Reporting & Workflow
- Maintain up-to-date CRM data including contact details, service tiers and advice history.
- Assist with service schedules such as annual reviews, rebalances and insurance anniversaries
- Contribute to continuous improvement through identifying efficiencies and enhancing templates, checklists and processes.
Team Support & Collaboration
- Work closely with Financial Advisers and internal teams to support a seamless client journey.
- Provide backup support for team members and assist in ad hoc projects
- Share knowledge and support training of new team members
About you
You’ll be successful in this role if you have:
Essential:
- 3-5 years’ experience in client services within a wealth advisory or financial planning environment
- Strong technical administration capability across superannuation, investments, managed accounts and personal risk insurance.
- Experience with advice implementation including new business processing, rollover, withdrawals, contributions and fee consent management
- Solid understanding of compliance obligations including AML/CTF, privacy, consent requirements and AFSL processes
- Proficiency with CMR and advice systems (e.g. Xplan, FYI), platform portals and Microsoft 365
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional, client centric manner
- High attention to detail, strong organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- A collaborative, proactive and solutions focused mindset
Qualifications
Preferred:
- Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Accounting or Finance (completed or in progress).
Required:
- Current police check (or ability to obtain).
- Australian Citizen or permanent resident
Why join us?
- Work in a supportive, knowledgeable team that values collaboration.
- Be part of a business that prides itself on professionalism, client care and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to a high-quality client experience at every stage of the wealth advice journey.
Ready to apply?
If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional client service and want to grow your career in wealth advisory, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today with your resume and a brief cover letter to recruit@sawarddawson.com.au
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