Client Services Associate

Ziegler is a specialty investment bank with unique expertise in complex credit structures and advisory services. Headquartered in Chicago with regional and branch offices throughout the U.S., Ziegler creates tailored financial solutions for our clientele. Ziegler is ranked nationally as one of the leading investment banking firms in our specialty sectors of healthcare, senior living, religion, and education finance as well as corporate finance and FHA/HUD. Ziegler serves institutional and indivi

* **Customer service** - provide superior customer service to Ziegler external and internal clients. Understand Ziegler’s procedures, services and products in order to effectively communicate and meet the needs of our clients. * **Sales support** – opens new accounts, handles administrative responsibilities, ensures all assigned trading transactions are executed timely and accurately, answers and services client phone calls and performs various projects. * **Financial advisor support** – partner with our financial advisors to drive revenue by serving the best interests of our clients.

**Professional Qualifications** * Outstanding interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are required * Excellent computer skills including Excel and Word are essential for this position * Series 7 and 66 license preferred, willingness to test within 120 days of employment * Experience using a customer relationship management system is preferred * A Bachelor's Degree in finance, business, economics, accounting, mathematics or related field is preferred * Related experience in the financial services is required * Must be proactive and be able to work productively and collaboratively in a “small team” entrepreneurial environment **Personal Qualifications** * Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills * Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills * A career-motivated professional who is self-confident, energetic, and possesses a superb work ethic * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment * Ability to learn quickly new concepts and activities * Work independently as well as with team