Service Operations Associate, UHNW (Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN)

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Why Work at Mercer Advisors? For more than 40 years, Mercer Advisors has been helping families amplify and simplify their financial lives by integrating financial planning, investment management, business management, tax, estate, insurance, and more, all managed by a single team. We deliver the kind of comprehensive care once reserved for only the wealthiest households. Today, we serve over 31,300 families across 90+ cities across the U.S. Ranked the #1 RIA Firm in the nation by Barron's for two consecutive years, Mercer Advisors is an independent fiduciary legally bound to act in our clients' best interests - always.* Mercer Advisors offers a workplace that stands apart in the financial industry. More than half of our employees and client-facing professionals are women, reflecting the clients we serve. With a flexible, national footprint, we build our teams around exceptional talent - wherever they are. Join us and help families amplify and simplify their financial lives with confidence. * Mercer Advisors was ranked #1 for RIA firms with up to $70 billion in assets. The Barron's top RIA ranking is based on a combination of metrics - including size, growth, service quality, technology, succession planning and others. No fee was paid for participation in the ranking, however, Mercer Advisors has paid a fee to Barron's to use the ranking in marketing. Please see important information about the ranking criteria methodology here . Job Summary: For 40 years, Mercer Advisors has worked with families to help them amplify and simplify their financial lives. Whether a family has $300 thousand or $300 million, our family office model - which integrates financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning, insurance, and more - was designed to help them not worry about money. Our Regis Group was specifically formed to serve ultra-high-net-worth families ($25M+), who face a unique set of financial advantages and challenges. Regis Wealth Advisors work hand-in-hand with these clients to help them make sense of their financial situation, make smart decisions, and live the lives of their dreams. You will be the primary operational lead and responsible for delivering a boutique-level and highly intimate experience to each client, backed by the full strength of a national fiduciary with a deep bench of functional experts in all areas of wealth management. Working as a team with these specialists, you will help a wide range of private investors, business owners, company executives, creators, and those stewarding generational wealth to overcome obstacles and progress towards their goals with more confidence and less stress. Join us and be part of this exciting journey as we shape the future of financial planning and wealth management. The Service Operations Associate I is a critical operational role within the Client Service department, responsible for executing the administrative and transactional functions that support the firm's service delivery. This centralized team works from a shared queue to ensure timely and accurate processing of client requests, including paperwork, money movement, account maintenance, and custodial interactions. This role is designed to complement the Relationship Manager (RM) function by handling the behind-the-scenes execution that enables a seamless client experience. While not client-facing, the Service Operations Associate I plays a vital role in maintaining operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and service consistency. This position offers a clear career path to Service Operations Associate II and III, with increasing levels of complexity, ownership, and leadership within the operations function. Essential Job Functions for this role include: Operational Execution Process client paperwork, forms, and documentation with accuracy and efficiency. Execute money movement requests, including wires, ACH transfers, and journal entries, in accordance with firm and custodial policies. Monitor and manage service requests in a centralized queue, ensuring timely resolution and escalation when needed. Maintain detailed records of all transactions and communications in the CRM and custodial platforms. Custodial & Platform Coordination Serve as a liaison with custodians and third-party platforms to resolve operational issues and facilitate transactions. Stay current on custodial procedures, platform updates, and regulatory requirements. Ensure all operational activities meet compliance standards and internal controls. Team Collaboration & Support Partner with Relationship Managers and Wealth Advisors to support client service delivery through accurate execution. Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., compliance, financial planning, investment operations) to ensure alignment and efficiency. Participate in team meetings and contribute to process improvement initiatives. Other duties as assigned. Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement Identify and re

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