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Client Service Associate roles at financial firms, wealth management companies, and brokerage houses qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers must document recruitment efforts before filing, making early sponsorship conversations critical. If you hold a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field, you're well-positioned for employment-based permanent residency.
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INTRODUCTION
Stifel strives for a culture that puts its clients and associates first: a culture where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and everyone contributes to the success of our clients, their careers, and the firm as a whole.
Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Client Services Associate (Registered) assists one or more Financial Advisor(s) (FA(s)) with the opening and maintenance of client accounts and records, performs a wide variety of administrative support duties, including but not limited to, word processing, preparing mailings, filing, answering the phone, obtaining approvals for FA(s) communications and advertisements, provides overall customer service support to clients, may enter trades as directed by the FA(s). Non-registered candidates will be considered.
- Perform clerical functions related to opening client accounts and ongoing account coding based on account features chosen by the client.
- Work with the FA(s) and the client in obtaining the required documents based upon the type of account(s) established.
- Provide quotes and other account-related information to assist clients.
- Organize and assist in the maintenance of complete client account and trade-related records for the FA(s) and certain required files for the branch office.
- Perform operational or administrative functions for client related requests (i.e., check requests, wiring funds, address change, dividend information, etc.).
- Provide reports and other information to FA(s), as requested.
- Perform calling activities, not limited to existing clients, using scripts approved by a principal of Advertising and Graphics. Registered Client Service Associates may highlight a service or product but may not discuss products or investments beyond a point that the discussion becomes a solicitation where the specific appropriateness of the investment or the suitability of the client becomes a factor.
- Accept and enter unsolicited orders from clients in states in which they are registered and may enter orders received directly from a FA who is registered in the client's state of residence.
- Identify situations that need to be brought to the attention of the FA(s) or escalated to the Branch Manager; including suspicious client and/or employee activity or behavior.
- Perform various administrative duties (i.e., typing, filing, answer phones, mailing documents/letters, etc.) and other duties and projects as assigned by the FA and/or Branch Manager.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Administrative Knowledge - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, spreadsheet applications, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology.
- Industry Knowledge - General understanding of the investment brokerage industry and securities regulations with basic knowledge of investment products.
- Time Management - Able to organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks, responsibilities and deadlines; is able to follow through and accomplish goals, manage expectations appropriately and use firm's resources efficiently.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to practical problem solving.
- Customer and Interpersonal Skills - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing exemplary customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Communication Skills - The ability to communicate information and ideas in spoken or written form so that others will understand with excellent grammar and phone/office etiquette.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Minimum Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum Required: 2 years investment industry experience
LICENSES & CREDENTIALS
- Minimum Required: Series 7 and 63 or 66, or willing to obtain
SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
ABOUT STIFEL
Stifel is more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up. We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas. Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients’ money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success.
While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations. Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more. Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.
At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.
Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Client Service Associate
Verify your degree aligns with the role
PERM requires your education to directly support the job duties listed in the labor certification. A finance or business degree strengthens your EB-3 case; an advanced degree in economics or financial planning may qualify you for EB-2 if the role requires it.
Target wealth management firms with PERM history
Large broker-dealers, registered investment advisers, and custodian banks file PERM applications regularly for client-facing roles. Search OFLC's public disclosure data through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm which employers have certified Client Service Associate positions before.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Rather than cold-applying and asking about sponsorship later, use Migrate Mate to find Client Service Associate openings at firms with confirmed green card filing history, saving months of outreach to employers who won't sponsor.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer
DOL requires your offered salary to meet the prevailing wage for your geographic area and experience level before PERM can be certified. Cross-check your offer against the OFLC Wage Search to flag any gap before your employer files.
Clarify sponsorship timing during the offer stage
PERM recruitment and DOL certification alone typically take six to twelve months before an I-140 is even filed. Confirm in writing whether your employer will begin the PERM process at hire or after a probationary period, so you aren't surprised by delays.
Prepare a clean employment history for the I-140
USCIS scrutinizes gaps between jobs and overlapping roles when adjudicating I-140 petitions. Compile W-2s, offer letters, and any promotion records now so your employer's attorney can document your qualifying experience without requesting missing items later.
Green Card Client Service Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Client Service Associate role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Client Service Associate positions qualify under EB-3, which covers professionals with a bachelor's degree. If the role requires an advanced degree or the employer can demonstrate your specialized financial planning credentials meet a higher standard, EB-2 may apply. Your employer's immigration counsel determines the correct category based on the actual job duties and minimum requirements listed in the PERM application.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant visa subject to an annual cap and lottery, meaning your employer refiles each year you aren't selected. Employment-based green card sponsorship through PERM and an I-140 petition leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The tradeoff is time: PERM certification alone takes several months before USCIS even receives your I-140 petition.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Client Service Associate job?
Your employer must conduct DOL-prescribed recruitment, including job postings and newspaper advertisements, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available. The job duties, minimum requirements, and offered wage are locked in at this stage. Any change to the role description or salary after certification restarts the process, so it's critical that the job offer reflects your actual responsibilities from day one.
How can I find Client Service Associate jobs that already offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Client Service Associate openings filtered by employers with confirmed PERM and employment-based green card filing history, so you're only applying to firms that have already navigated the sponsorship process for this type of role. That removes the awkward cold-ask about sponsorship and surfaces opportunities where the employer's willingness is already documented.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on a work visa?
Yes. PERM and the subsequent I-140 petition can be filed while you're working in valid nonimmigrant status, such as H-1B or L-1 visa. Filing early is advantageous because your priority date is established when the I-140 is approved, not when you begin adjustment of status. USCIS allows concurrent filing of the I-485 adjustment application once a visa number is available for your country.