Job Description:

If you're looking for a place to strengthen your developing skills, this is the opportunity for you! AssetMark, an industry-leading asset management firm, is looking for talented, proactive, and energized young professionals to participate in a dynamic summer internship. AssetMark’s growth is rapidly excelling, and your desire for a fast-paced and exciting environment will be realized in an organization that cares about investing and developing its people for the future.

AssetMark supports financial advisors in their life’s work—helping clients thrive. By giving advisors the tools they need to be successful, we free them up to help their clients reach their goals. We are driven by a mission and set of values that puts advisors and their clients first. 

Underpinning all of our services is a deep commitment to asset management excellence, compelling technology and thought leadership. These principles inform our business strategy and reflect our commitment to building deep relationships with advisors, investors and each other.

AssetMark’s service strategy is focused on creating loyal customers by delivering speed, consistency, service touch and accuracy through the work of our Operations and Service teams.  This internship opportunity within Operations and Service will focus on a project or additional tasks required to support basic operational functions in Wealth Management. This role represents an opportunity for a candidate that wants to be challenged, is results driven, and passionate about learning new things.

The Job/What You’ll Do:

The New Business Team focuses on the opening and funding of new accounts, managing each new account case end to end, directly driving any required resolution with the Advisors and their staff.

Objectives:

• Gain work experience with business operations in a financial services related field
• Learn best practices for improving internal processes and streamlining procedures
• Gain insight into how to successfully collaborate within a dynamic organization

Responsibilities:

• Review and research a current business problem impacting the Account Operations team, and work with leaders, peers, the team and key stakeholders on possible solutions
• Drive execution on any solution to defined business problem
• Solution should positively impact team and drive improved results, including improving accuracy, increased productivity or efficiency, an enhanced client experience or stronger team engagement
• Identify gaps and possible improvements throughout the project, ensuring to track and report out on possible fixes/solutions
• Engage and communicate with key stakeholders along the way and keep all impacted teams aware of progress and report out on any changes
• Present on project outcomes and learnings at the end of internship

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Intermediate-Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office® (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to quickly learn AssetMark technology systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication; technical writing proficiency preferred
• Ability to self-direct and manage time and priorities
• Attention to detail; must be accurate and precise
• Ability to work independently and be a team player
• A positive, team oriented, can-do attitude

Education & Experience:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Management, Finance, or related field; will consider recent graduates
• Preferred minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Internship Details

Hourly wage: $17.00 per hour

Internship Duration: June 8- August 14

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US to be considered. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Who We Are & What We Offer:

We are AssetMark, a company on the move, shaping the future of financial services. Growth is in our DNA. Every day, we combine technology, insight, and collaboration to create new possibilities for advisors, for our people and for our investors. At AssetMark your ideas matter; they’re heard, valued, and drive meaningful change. Join a team that sets new standards and creates space for you to thrive and do your best work. 

Our Mission 

Our mission is simple: to help our 10,500+ financial advisors make a meaningful difference in their clients’ lives. We do this by combining powerful technology, holistic support, and expert consulting to help advisors run stronger, more efficient businesses. Backed by a comprehensive suite of investment solutions and a trust company that boasts of $150B+ AUM, our platform empowers advisors to deliver exceptional service and an outstanding client experience.

Our Values 

Heart. Client Success. Integrity. Respect. Excellence. Our values are how we show up every day.  

We believe in: 

• Leading with Heart, in truly making a difference in the lives of others: teammates, clients, investors and communities. 

• Obsessing over Client Success, bringing a relentless focus on what matters to clients that sets us apart and creates loyal, lasting relationships. 

• Unyielding Integrity, doing what’s right, always. Even when it’s hard. 

• Collective Respect, in being authentic, inclusive and valuing all voices while winning together. 

• Operating with Excellence, in learning fast, continuously improving, innovating and collaborating to find new and better solutions.  

These values shape our culture, guide our decisions, and define what it means to be part of the AssetMark family. 

Our Culture & Benefits 

Our culture brings our mission and values to life. Here, we do what’s right, embrace diverse ideas, and innovate together. We also offer a wide range of benefits to support you and your family—because thriving at work starts with thriving in life. 

• Flex Time or Paid Time Off and Sick Time Off 

• 401K – 6% Employer Match 

• Medical, Dental, Vision – HDHP or PPO 

• HSA – Employer contribution (HDHP only) 

• Volunteer Time Off 

• Career Development / Recognition 

• Fitness Reimbursement 

• Hybrid Work Schedule 

   

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, AssetMark is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.