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Client Service Associate roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field. Financial services firms, wealth management companies, and large banks are among the most active H-1B filers for this title. Sponsorship timelines and prevailing wage levels vary by employer size and location.
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Why Stifel
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.
What You'll Be Doing
Under immediate supervision, Client Services Associate (NR) 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).
What We're Looking For
- 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.
- 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.).
- Upon request, provide quotes and other account-related information to assist clients; non-registered Client Service Associates may not volunteer quote or other stock information to clients.
- Provide reports and other information to FA(s), as requested.
- 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.
What You'll Bring
- 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 clerical/related industry
Licenses & Credentials
- Minimum Required: None
Systems & Technology
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
Compensation Range
Salary: USD $44,000.00/Yr. - USD $65,800.00/Yr.
Actual salaries may vary, and may be based on several factors, including but not limited to each candidate’s qualifications, skills, and overall competencies for the position. The base salary is one component of Stifel’s overall compensation package for each individual employee. Other benefits and offerings include, but not limited to, discretionary bonuses, health / dental / vision / prescription insurance offerings, Stifel Total Health Connect, flexible spending accounts, tuition & certification assistance programs, paid time off, and much, much more! Applications are accepted until the position is filled.
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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Client Service Associate
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET profile for Client Service Associate and confirm the listed education requirement is a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Employers whose job postings say 'degree preferred' rather than 'required' face RFEs from USCIS on specialty occupation grounds.
Target E-Verify enrolled financial employers
Filter your search to employers already enrolled in E-Verify. Banks, broker-dealers, and registered investment advisers are frequently enrolled and have existing H-1B compliance infrastructure, which shortens internal approval timelines for new sponsorship requests.
Check prevailing wage before accepting offers
Run your target job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate. Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for the role's SOC code, and underpaid offers will delay or block LCA certification.
Find H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Search Client Service Associate roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active LCA filing history for this title. That filing record tells you which firms have already cleared the DOL and USCIS process for this specific role.
Ask about cap-exempt employer options
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and certain research institutions are cap-exempt H-1B filers. Some Client Service Associate roles exist at these organizations and don't require lottery selection, letting you start any time of year.
Confirm petition timing with your offer letter
H-1B petitions for cap-subject employers have an April 1 filing window for an October 1 start date. Negotiate your offer letter start date around that timeline so your employer's immigration counsel can file immediately after lottery selection is confirmed.
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Find Client Service Associate JobsClient Service Associate H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Client Service Associate role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires the role to be a specialty occupation, meaning it normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like finance, business administration, or economics. Employers whose postings list the degree as preferred rather than required can face requests for evidence challenging specialty occupation status.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Client Service Associates?
Financial services firms are the most consistent sponsors for this title. Wealth management companies, regional and national banks, brokerage firms, and insurance companies regularly file H-1B petitions for Client Service Associates. You can browse employers with verified LCA filing history for this specific role on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my job search timeline as a Client Service Associate?
If your target employer is cap-subject, USCIS selects registrations in March for an October 1 start date. That means you'd typically need an offer in hand by late February to allow time for registration. Cap-exempt employers, such as universities or nonprofit research institutions, aren't bound by this window.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers in this role?
You can transfer your H-1B to a new employer through H-1B portability, which allows you to start working for the new employer once they file the transfer petition, without waiting for approval. The new employer must file an I-129 petition and obtain a new LCA from DOL before you begin working in the new position.
Does my job title need to match the LCA exactly?
Your job title doesn't need to be an exact match to the LCA, but the duties and SOC code must accurately reflect the work you'll perform. Mismatches between the LCA occupation code and your actual responsibilities are a common source of USCIS scrutiny during H-1B audits and site visits for client-facing financial roles.
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