AssetMark Investment Services, Inc. is an industry leading provider of asset management consulting services and web-based technology for Investment Advisors, broker-dealers, Banks and CPA firms. AssetMark Investment Services, Inc. was established in 1996. The firm's asset base has been consistently growing since 1997 and in 2004, AssetMark's proprietary mutual fund family, the AssetMark Funds, was ranked by Financial Research Corporation as the 3rd fastest growing family of mutual funds in the United States. In 2005, the San Francisco Business Times recognized the firm as the 23rd Best Place to Work in the Bay Area (for companies with 25-100 Bay Area employees).

AssetMark is always seeking bright, creative, energetic individuals who want to learn and grow with the company. If you want to join an innovative organization, delivering the best services in the industry, please review our job openings below. AssetMark offers a rewarding work environment, competitive salaries, full benefits, and excellent opportunities for career growth. We are headquartered in Pleasant Hill, California. We also have regional offices in Chicago, Illinois and Encino, California. Become a part of our growing team today!

JOB OPENINGS

Account Operations Representative - Pleasant Hill, CA
Advisor Services Group Associate - Pleasant Hill, CA
Billing Associate - Pleasant Hill, CA
Database Engineer - Pleasant Hill, CA
Document Control Representative - Pleasant Hill, CA
Funds Administration Associate - Pleasant Hill, CA
Senior Consultant - Chicago, IL
Senior Funds Administration Officer - Pleasant Hill, CA
Senior Product Specialist - Encino, CA

Job Description

Account Operations is responsible for opening and maintaining accounts for both AssetMark and our custodian partners. In addition, Account Operations tracks all new account funding and paperwork outages while providing ongoing support and training to other internal AssetMark departments. Responsibilities include:

• Efficiently open new accounts and initiate transfers.
• Process and reconcile deposits, journal entries, and withdrawals on internal and external systems.
• Process ongoing maintenance items such as address changes, re-registrations, and terminations on internal and external systems.
• Produce internal reports.
• Proactively communicate with internal AssetMark departments on issues and issue resolution.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the AssetMark program.
• Continually evaluate day-to-day operating procedures for process improvement opportunities.

• Must be comfortable exercising judgment, evaluating a situation and making a decision.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Customer service and communication skills required.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills required.
• Critical thinking skills a must.
• Multi-tasking skills required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Financial services industry experience desirable.
• Prior custodial services experience desirable.
• Experience processing and administering financial accounts desirable.

• Competitive base salary + performance based bonus
• Medical and Dental
• 401(k)

To Apply For This Job
email your resume to: jobs@assetmark.com

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Advisor Services Group Associate - Pleasant Hill, CA

Job Description

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the AssetMark program
• Proactively monitor new Advisors’ initial accounts and transactions to ensure new Advisors have a good experience with the program
• Act as a liaison between the Advisor, internal AssetMark departments and custodian to research/resolve any administrative issues
• Provide training to new Advisors and their staff as needed
• Support the call center group as follows:

• Receive overflow incoming calls from Advisors and address issues or concerns
• Communicate with Advisors on assigned issues and issue resolution
• Track new account funding, as assigned
• Actively monitor outstanding trading exception issues, as assigned
• Provide backup support during staff outages

• Continually evaluate day to day activities for process improvement opportunities
• Work diligently on assigned projects

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
• Minimum of 2 years financial services industry experience required
• Must be detail oriented
• Customer Service skills required
• Time management skills required
• Strong communication skills a must
• Must be comfortable exercising judgment, evaluating a situation and making a decision
• Critical thinking skills a must
• Multi-tasking skills required
• Series 6, 7, 63, 65, 66 securities licenses a plus

• Competitive base salary + performance based bonus
• Medical and Dental
• 401(k)

To Apply For This Job
email your resume to: jobs@assetmark.com

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Billing Associate - Pleasant Hill, CA

Job Description

The Portfolio Services Group (PSG) administers and manages the account lifecycle as it relates to trading, reporting, and billing for all client directed activities across the AssetMark platform. The Billing Group within PSG specifically provides a full range of processing services including:

• Prepare and reconcile monthly/quarterly billing cycle including:

• Daily trade log validation
• Fee calculation
• Coordinate fee payment with accounting to existing broker dealers, strategists, custodians, investment managers, etc., ensuring all are paid appropriately
• Prepare monthly/quarterly electronic statements
• Manage & track fee rejects
• Track average values for accounts moving within AssetMark and update files accordingly

• Reconcile fee payments from custodians and follow-up outstanding billing issues
• Update existing operations manual and maintenance moving forward
• Prepare, test, and implement system specifications to improve the quality and accuracy of billing database

Responsibilities for the billing associate include:

• Prepare and reconcile monthly client billing, including:

• Running the audit functions and processing monthly fee calculations
• Manual adjustments for PMAP transfers, manager changes and advisor’s last termination
• Process Skandia’s termination fees to clients via advisors

• Prepare and reconcile quarterly billing, including:

• Delete average values from file for accounts terminated after quarter-end
• Delete average values from file for accounts funded after quarter-end
• Track average values for accounts moving within AssetMark and update files accordingly
• Run the audit functions and process quarterly fee calculations
• Process advisor quarterly program maintenance fees
• Process advisor QPR direct mail fees
• Process advisor fee program rebates
• Process quarterly Pershing Revenue Sharing files
• Process manual calculation of quarterly fees to Wilshire
• Fax IMA fee report to Investment Managers for trading accounts for fees (monthly & quarterly)
• Submit fees to custodians and research rejects upon notification (monthly & quarterly)
• Reconcile fee payments from custodians and follow-up outstanding billing issues (monthly & quarterly)
• Prepare statements for accounting for fee payments, via check & ACH (monthly & quarterly)
• Export billing information for import into Accounting System (monthly & quarterly)
• Prepare Royal fee file (monthly & quarterly)
• Run Access billing reports for accounting to prepare Accounts Receivable & Deferred Income journal (monthly & quarterly)
• Email fee payment notifications to advisors and strategists paid via ACH (monthly & quarterly)
• Verify the accuracy of the billing database
• Calculate quarterly Gold PC Business Development Allowances and track payments for this program

• Process daily trade log

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Must be proficient in MS Office, MS Outlook
• Investment/accounting industry experience preferred
• Must be personable and have strong communication skills
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Microsoft Access, QuickBooks, and Security APL experience
• Strong organizational skills
• Reconciliation experience
• Prior audit experience
• Detail oriented

• Competitive base salary + performance based bonus
• Medical and Dental
• 401(k)

To Apply For This Job
email your resume to: jobs@assetmark.com

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Database Engineer - Pleasant Hill, CA

Job Description

• Diagram and document systems, data flows, and databases (entity/relationship).
• Design and implement data warehouse and data integration including XML transactions.
• Analyze and document business, user and data requirements and transform them into technical specifications.
• Evaluate and develop alternative solution possibilities.
• Evaluate data systems for process improvement opportunities.
• Create reports and summarize business metrics.
• Provide timely updates to manager.
• Manage vendor relationships.
• Tracking/following-up on tasks/issues.
• Document use cases, requirements & business rules, business model diagrams, and assisting with the development of training materials and procedures, etc.

• Strong communication skills required.
• Detail oriented.
• Good judgment and problem solving skills.
• Must be proficient in Visio or Visio for Enterprise Architecture
• Experience with Visual Studio and Adobe Acrobat preferred.
• Familiar with T-SQL.
• Must be knowledgeable in Data Analysis, Data Warehousing, and Data Integration concepts.
• Minimum 6 years of business analysis, data analysis, and/or DBA experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience documenting technical requirements using Visio or similar diagramming tools.
• 3-4 years financial services experience a plus Bachelor's Degree required.

• Competitive base salary + performance based bonus
• Medical and Dental
• 401(k)

To Apply For This Job
email your resume to: jobs@assetmark.com

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Document Control Representative - Pleasant Hill, CA

Job Description

• Efficiently control the flow of all incoming/outgoing mail
• Develop an effective mail tracking system.
• Accurately scan contents of all overnight parcels and regular mail.
• Secure of all incoming checks and deposits.
• Proactively communicate with internal departments on document issues that may arise.
• Distribute the scanned documents to the appropriate area.
• Provide ongoing support to internal departments with regards to document inquiries.
• Coordinate the delivery of the outgoing mail to various custodial partners.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the AssetMark program.
• Continually evaluate day to day activities for process improvement opportunities.
• Actively participate in the overall goals and objectives of the entire team.

• Bachelor's Degree, preferred.
• Experience processing incoming accounts paperwork/applications for a Transfer Agent or similar organization, preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years financial services industry experience, preferred.
• Customer service skills.
• Time management skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Microsoft Office skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Work under pressure.
• Work under tight time pressures with large volumes.

• Competitive base salary + performance based bonus
• Medical and Dental
• 401(k)

To Apply For This Job
email your resume to: jobs@assetmark.com

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Funds Administration Associate - Pleasant Hill, CA

AssetMark currently runs 13 Funds with approximately $4 billion in assets. We are launching an additional 10 Funds in June, with more to follow.

This growth has required us to make a decision to divide Fund Compliance and Fund Administration. Therefore, we are developing a new Fund Administration group. All day-to-day Fund Administration is performed by US Bancorp. They are responsible for Fund Accounting, Fund Administration, Transfer Agency and Custody. However, AssetMark provides substantial day-to-day oversight in this endeavor. The person in this position will have responsibility for execution of the oversight activities.

Job Description

• Manage day-to-day activities with third-party providers US Bancorp and Intermediaries
• Coordinate and prepare various materials for quarterly and special mutual fund board meetings
• Assist with Sub-Advisor changes ensuring seamless operations with Sub-Advisor and US Bancorp operations team
• Review various reports from US Bancorp, including but not limited to:

• Daily Charles River Compliance Monitoring Report
• Daily Exception reports from external consultant
• Failed trade reports
• Monthly Reconciliation Reports
• Daily Assets report

• Support the monthly Fund expense review process
• Assist with annual audit preparation and execution
• Complete Market Timing reviews
• Perform various analytics, as requested
• Maintain productive working relationships with vendors, particularly US Bancorp Fund Services
• Assist in monthly compliance testing to support the annual compliance audit
• Serve as liaison to Compliance group in escalation of potential issues and coordination of cross-initiatives

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• At least 2 years financial services experience required
• Project management experience required
• Time management skills strongly preferred
• Multi-tasking skills preferred
• Experience working in Fund Administration for a back officer provider preferred
• Proven track record of strong execution
• Must be process-oriented and have demonstrated work history indicating as such
• Strong communication and writing skills a must
• Detail oriented
• Organizational skills a must
• Diplomacy a must

• Competitive base salary + performance based bonus
• Medical and Dental
• 401(k)

To Apply For This Job
email your resume to: jobs@assetmark.com

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Senior Consultant - Chicago, IL

Job Description

• Travel to Advisor’s office and present the Managed Money Platform
• Work with the Advisor to establish agreements with Managed Money
• Train Investment Advisory firms on the Managed Money program
• Assist Advisors with large client presentations, when necessary
• Help Advisors transfer their book of business to the Managed Money platform
• Attend industry conferences, as required

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 5 years investment sales/consulting experience
• NASD series 6 or 7 and series 63 and 65 (or 66) licenses
• Consultative sales approach
• Multi-tasking skills
• Significant travel throughout the region
• Extensive public speaking experience

• Competitive base salary + performance based bonus
• Medical and Dental
• 401(k)

To Apply For This Job
email your resume to: jobs@assetmark.com

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Senior Funds Administration Officer - Pleasant Hill, CA

AssetMark currently runs 13 Funds with approximately $4 billion in assets. We are launching an additional 10 Funds in June, with more to follow.

This growth has required us to make a decision to divide Fund Compliance and Fund Administration. Therefore, we are developing a new Fund Administration group. All day-to-day Fund Administration is performed by US Bancorp. They are responsible for Fund Accounting, Fund Administration, Transfer Agency and Custody. However, AssetMark provides substantial day to day oversight in this endeavor. The person in this position will have responsibility for execution of the oversight activities.

Job Description

• Manage day-to-day activities with third-party providers US Bancorp and Intermediaries
• Attend, coordinate, and prepare various materials for quarterly and special mutual fund board meetings
• Manage all Fund admin related follow-up items from the Board meetings
• Coordinate Sub-Advisor changes ensuring seamless operations with Sub-Advisor and US Bancorp operations team
• Execute monthly testing of the compliance program
• Review various reports from US Bancorp, including but not limited to:

• Daily Charles River Compliance Monitoring Report
• Daily Exception reports from external consultant
• Failed trade reports
• Monthly Reconciliation Reports

• Work with the Valuation Committee, Sub-Advisors, and Service Provider to research securities requiring a fair value price and document minutes of the Committee meeting
• Oversee the pricing process at US Bancorp, focusing specifically on Broker Quoted securities
• Maintain productive working relationships with vendors, particularly with the Sub-Advisors to the Funds, US Bancorp Fund Services, KPMG, and Stradley Ronon, external Fund counsel. Work with each party to identify and resolve operational issues.
• Manage the Service Level Agreement with US Bancorp to ensure they are meeting time frames and deliverables.
• Provide leadership on cross-initiatives performed in conjunction with Compliance group, including, but not limited to, creation of reports to the Boards of Trustees.
• Manage special projects, as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• At least 4 years financial services experience required.
• Project management experience required.
• Experience working in Fund Administration for a back officer provider, a plus.
• Proven track record of strong execution
• Must be process-oriented and have demonstrated work history indicating as such
• Strong communication and writing skills a must
• Detail oriented
• Organizational skills a must
• Must be diplomatic
• Time management skills required
• Multi-tasking skills required

• Competitive base salary + performance based bonus
• Medical and Dental
• 401(k)

To Apply For This Job
email your resume to: jobs@assetmark.com

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Senior Product Specialist - Encino, CA

This is a newly created senior position within a prestigious Southern California investment management firm. The primary responsibility of this position is to communicate the strategies and activities of the Investment Management Department to key centers of influence both internal and external. Duties will include presentations at corporate sales meetings, adviser/client conferences and other structured marketing events. Preparation of written materials, consultation regarding marketing collateral development and media contact will also be essential. The position will reside within the Investment Management Department but will have primary reporting responsibilities within the Sales Department. A significant degree of travel will be required.

Job Description

• Internal Responsibilities:

• Participation in all decision-making activities within the Investment Management Department.
• Training and on-going support of internal wholesalers.
• Consultation and assistance in development of marketing collateral.
• Scheduled and ad hoc briefings of senior sales personnel and sales leadership.
• Creation and distribution of written reports.

• External Responsibilities:

• Presentations at quarterly and annual client/adviser meetings.
• Gain visibility and broad exposure throughout major media.
• Participation in selected sales calls with major distribution channels.

• Bachelor’s Degree from a fully accredited 4-year college or university majoring in a relevant discipline.
• Graduate degree in a relevant discipline preferred.
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
• 5-10 years of direct investment experience within the portfolio management industry.
• Excellent presentation skills, adept at PowerPoint.
• Experience in making sales presentations and assisting with the sales process.
• Tremendous energy, strong reliability, results-oriented and a passion for investments.
• Comfortable in an ever-changing environment subject to shifting priorities and task loads.
• Should have experience and understanding of asset allocation, active management, global capital markets, performance attribution and the ability to understand complex investment strategies.
• Familiarity with Webinar Technology, Microsoft Applications such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word.
• Knowledge or experience with analytical tools such as Morningstar, Zephyr etc.
• Experience with media.
• Familiarity with multi-manager strategy programs.
• Experience working in a multi-billion dollar asset management firm.

• Competitive base salary + performance based bonus
• Medical and Dental
• 401(k)

To Apply For This Job
email your resume to: jobs@assetmark.com

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