Job Description:
The Role
The Client Service Manager II (CSM II) is the primary point of contact for a portfolio of Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) within Fidelity's Preferred segment. In this role, you will service, educate, and resolve day-to-day operational needs while building strong, proactive relationships with your clients. You will manage a larger book of mid-market advisory firms (typically up to $1.5B in assets), requiring a solid understanding of each firm's structure and business needs. You will handle inbound call volumes, oversee email and NIGO workflows, and collaborate closely with operations teams and Client Service Representatives (CSRs) to ensure timely and accurate service.
As a CSM II, you are expected to take a more proactive approach in anticipating client needs, coordinating with internal partners, and advocating for clients on more complex service issues. Success in this role is driven by client satisfaction, operational efficiency, and your ability to strengthen long-term client partnerships while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- 5+ years of operations and/or client service experience in financial services
- Series 7 required
- Working knowledge of brokerage and/or custody industry
Core Skills:
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively in fast-paced, cross-functional teams
- Analytical thinking with problem-solving capabilities
- Demonstrated leadership potential
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office proficiency
Additional Strengths:
- Ability to manage high-volume workflows across calls, emails, and NIGOs
- Proactive client management and relationship-building skills
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Ability to identify training needs and support adoption of tools and technology
- Curiosity and continuous improvement mindset
The Team
The team is fast-paced, highly collaborative, and focused on delivering exceptional client experiences while driving efficiency and continuous improvement. The Client Service Manager II is part of the Client Experience (CE) division within Fidelity Clearing & Custody Solutions (FCCS), which supports RIAs, asset managers, banks, and broker-dealers across custody and clearing platforms. Within CE Custody, firms are segmented into three tiers:
- Core - smaller advisory firms
- Preferred - mid-market firms (CSM II focus)
- Premium - largest and most complex firms
As a CSM II, you will support approximately 20-25 firms within the Preferred segment. You will work closely with:- Operations teams managing transaction processing
- Client Service Representatives (CSRs) assisting with NIGOs, emails, and phone coverage
- Internal business partners to address client needs and resolve issues
The organization emphasizes development and internal mobility, with career progression opportunities into:- Client Service Manager III (Premium segment)
- Central Control Team
- Implementation & Transition Project Management
- Leadership roles such as Operations Manager or Senior Director
How Your Work Impacts the Organization
The Client Experience (CE) division drives the service strategy for clients of Fidelity Clearing & Custody Solutions ("FCCS"), which includes banks and broker dealers in the clearing space and registered investment advisors ("RIA"), professional asset managers, strategic acquirers, and retirement advisors and administrators in the custody space. CE provides clients with support of daily activities and overall business strategy in an effort to optimize their experience with Fidelity, in the areas of implementation support, technology services, deployment and client training, analysis and data processing, in addition to client management and service support.
NOTE: This role does not support sponsorship.
Certifications:Series 07 - FINRA
Category:Client Service
Please be advised that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
