Client Operations Associate

Job DescriptionLaffer Tengler Investments is a growing asset management firm. We are seeking a seasoned, client-centric operations professional to serve as the critical bridge between our trading and operations team and our client service/relationship management team.

This role is essential to delivering seamless, white-glove service to ul tra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals and families, typically those with complex portfolios, multi-generational wealth, concentrated positions, alternative investments, trusts, and other sophisticated structures.\n\nThe ideal candidate combines deep operational expertise with strong interpersonal skills and a genuine client-first mindset.

You will often translate complex operational realities into clear client outcomes, proactively resolve issues, improve cross-functional workflows, and ensure that operational excellence directly enhances the client experience.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n Act as the primary liaison and escalation point between Operations and Client Service/Relationship Management teams for all UHNW client operational matters, ensuring timely, accurate, and discreet handling of requests.\n Lead and coordinate complex client onboarding and account maintenance processes for new and existing UHNW clients, including multi-entity/trust structures, multi-custodial relationships, funding, and documentation reviews.\n Oversee and execute or coordinate high-touch operational workflows such as asset transfers (ACATs), money movements (wires, journals, distributions), account maintenance, performance reporting, billing, and tax-related operational support.\n Monitor client accounts and operational queues proactively to identify potential issues, resolve discrepancies, and prevent client impact.\n Partner closely with portfolio managers, traders, compliance, and custodians to support client-specific needs while maintaining full regulatory compliance and operational integrity.\n Build and maintain effective relationships with key custodial partners and third-party providers to optimize service levels for sophisticated clients.\n Identify and implement process improvements that reduce friction between operations and client service, enhance scalability, and elevate the overall client experience (including opportunities for automation and better workflows).\n Provide operational subject-matter expertise and training to the Client Service team; participate in client meetings or calls as needed to support relationship managers with operational insights.\n Ensure data integrity across portfolio management systems (PMS), CRM, and client portals; support audit and compliance efforts related to client operations.\n Maintain the highest standards of discretion, accuracy, and professionalism in all client and internal interactions.\n\n\nQualifications\n\n 5–10+ years of progressive experience in wealth management or RIA operations and/or client service, with meaningful exposure to high-net-worth or ul tra-high-net-worth clients and complex financial situations.\n Strong working knowledge of major custodial platforms (e.g., Charles Schwab, Fidelity, Pershing) and portfolio management/reporting systems (e.g., Black Diamond, Advent/APX, Orion, or similar).\n Solid understanding of RIA compliance requirements, fiduciary standards, operational risk contr ols, and regulatory expectations.\n Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills — able to explain complex operational processes in clear, client-friendly language and build trust with sophisticated clients and internal teams.\n Outstanding attention to detail, organizational ability, and capacity to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.\n Proven problem-solving skills and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach focused on continuous improvement and client outcomes.\n High integrity, discretion, and commitment to strict client confidentiality.\n Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Economics, or a related field required.

Series 65, 7 and/or 66 (or willingness to obtain) and/or CFP® designation are strongly preferred.\n\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\n Direct experience serving ul tra-high-net-worth clients (e.g., $10M+ investable assets or complex multi-generational/family office-type relationships).\n Familiarity with alternative investments, private placements, concentrated stock positions, estate/trust coordination, and multi-custodial environments.\n Experience in a boutique or independent RIA setting.\n Project management or process improvement background (Lean/Six Sigma exposure is a plus).\n Proficiency with CRM platforms (Salesforce or equivalent) and advanced Excel/reporting tools.\n\n\nWhat We Offer\n\n Competitive compensation (base salary commensurate with experience + performance bonus).\n Comprehensive benefits package (health, retirement, PTO, etc.).\n Opportunity to work directly with sophisticated UHNW clients and a collaborative, high-performing team.\n A role with real impact — shaping processes and the client experience in a growing RIA environment.\n Professional development and growth opportunities.\n\n\nAdditional Requirements\n\n Full-time, in-office position located in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States\n Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States\n No visa sponsorship available\n\n\nThis position is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of operational precision and high-touch client service and who takes pride in making complex things feel seamless for clients and who enjoys improving how teams work together.\n\nTo Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your experience bridging operations and client service for sophisticated wealth clients.