Associate, Client Advisory

Pathstone
Conshohocken, PA
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at entry-level to mid-level professionals in wealth management who enjoy administrative and client-facing tasks, with a focus on detail-oriented execution and a willingness to learn AI tools.

Best fit for

  • Recent graduates or early-career professionals with a finance or business background and interest in client service
    — “Prior experience in the financial management industry, specifically Client Operations and Administration, and past full-time office experience is a plus, but not required for recent graduates.”
  • Candidates who are proactive and enjoy reconciling data and managing time-sensitive workflows
    — “Proactive, detail-oriented and understands time-sensitive issues.”
  • Individuals with a curiosity for AI and a desire to integrate it creatively into daily work
    — “Interest in learning how to use and optimize AI for day-to-day workflows in a creative manner.”

Things to consider

  • No visa sponsorship available, which may limit eligibility to U.S. citizens or permanent residents
    — “we are unable to hire individuals who require, or will require, employment visa sponsorship either now or in the future.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with Excel and data reconciliation in your resume and interview responses
    — “Skill with PC and Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with client-facing communication and document preparation
    — “Draft letters of instruction, complete account applications, manager agreements, and fund subscription documents.”
  • Showcase any prior experience with investment products like mutual funds or alternatives
    — “Basic understanding of investments, including mutual funds, separately managed accounts, and alternatives.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • client communication
  • account application completion
  • quarterly reporting
Typical background
financial services experienceadministrative support

Skills & requirements

Required

Client ServiceInvestment AdvisoryAccount ManagementReportingCommunicationProblem-solving

Preferred

Financial ManagementClient Operations

Stack & domain

Investment AdvisoryClient ServiceExcelMicrosoft OfficeCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkWealth ManagementFinancial Services

About the role

Original posting from Pathstone via Greenhouse

Company Description: Pathstone is a growing wealth management firm serving ultra-high net worth families, single family offices, foundations, and endowments. We are united by a clear purpose: to help clients pursue their Preferred Life — with clarity, confidence, and long-term support across the full landscape of wealth and well-being.

Our services include investment advisory, as well as integrated planning and coordination across key areas such as tax strategy, risk management guidance, wealth and estate planning support, philanthropic planning, and family governance — helping clients navigate complexity and make informed decisions aligned with their goals.

With more than 20 office locations and over $185 billion in client assets under management, advisory, administration, and related services, Pathstone has expanded significantly over the past five years, reflecting sustained momentum and continued investment in our team and platform.

Pathstone is committed to making a meaningful difference for clients and their families, while fostering a supportive, purpose-driven environment for our professionals. Team members are encouraged to pursue their interests and contribute to the firm’s culture through committees and initiatives that help shape our shared mission.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive, flexible benefits program designed to support life both inside and outside of work. Benefits include comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, flexible spending options, flexible PTO, life insurance, education support, a 401(k) plan, parental leave, and more.

This role supports the firm’s Conshohocken, PA office. 

Job Description: Provide assistance to a Client Advisory Team in all manners of client service and daily operations, as well as administrative duties and special projects, which can include preparing performance analysis, investment manager background, and client presentation material.  

Key Responsibilities:

Provide support to a Client Advisory Team in the communication and implementation of client investment strategies.

Draft letters of instruction, complete account applications, manager agreements, and fund subscription documents, organize supporting documentation, and follow the process through in tandem with the firm’s Capital Markets Group.

Act as information provider to accountants, banks, investment managers, and other professionals also supporting clients.

Provide additional support in the quarterly reporting process, specifically in reconciling and otherwise reviewing client reports.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree is required.

Prior experience in the financial management industry, specifically Client Operations and Administration, and past full-time office experience is a plus, but not required for recent graduates.

Strong analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, and client service skills.

Proactive, detail-oriented and understands time-sensitive issues.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Skill with PC and Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.

Comfortable speaking with clients and their other professional relationships concerning money movement, account openings, trades within accounts, and basic daily operations is a plus.

Shows a positive attitude and initiative in all aspects of the position and demonstrates the ability to prioritize tasks in the face of competing demands.

Enjoys learning and growing and is motivated to take on new challenges.

Basic understanding of investments, including mutual funds, separately managed accounts, and alternatives.

Interest in learning how to use and optimize AI for day-to-day workflows in a creative manner.

Visa Sponsorship: Please note, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for the position offered. Accordingly, we are unable to hire individuals who require, or will require, employment visa sponsorship either now or in the future.

Pathstone is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

As you explore opportunities, know that Pathstone communicates with candidates exclusively through an @pathstone.com email address. We do not make unsolicited job offers, and we will never ask for personal or financial information through email or web forms. If you receive outreach that appears to be from Pathstone but originates from a different domain, please disregard it.

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Source: Pathstone careers (Greenhouse)

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