Private Wealth Associate chance in Melbourne with a leading wealth management business Your new company
This is an opportunity to join a leading private wealth management firm with a strong presence in the Australian market. The business works with high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, family offices and purpose-driven organisations, providing tailored advice, sophisticated portfolios and access to global investment solutions.
The firm is continuing to grow and is now seeking one Melbourne-based Associate to join an established Adviser team.

Your new role
This is a Melbourne-based Associate position supporting experienced Investment Advisers with high-touch client service and day-to-day portfolio support. You will work closely with advisers, clients and internal teams to ensure client portfolios, documentation and administration are managed accurately and efficiently.
Your responsibilities will include:

- Supporting experienced advisers with meeting preparation, follow-up actions, proposals, pitch documents and review packs
- Assisting with client onboarding, account opening, ongoing account maintenance and portfolio administration.
- Managing settlement obligations including funds and securities due, cash and asset transfers, margin calls, corporate actions, quote requests, IPOs and placements
- Working closely with clients, advisers and internal teams, including Operations, Investment Solutions, Financial Planning and Wealth Management
- Coordinating cash and stock transfers, corporate actions and international trading execution
- Assisting with client queries, routine account issues and documentation updates, with a strong focus on service and accuracy
- Proactively managing annual reviews, risk profile renewals and expiring documentation
- Maintaining client records and files accurately across internal systems

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have experience in private wealth management, stockbroking, investment advice support,



investment operations or a similar financial services environment.
The role may also suit someone with strong financial services, corporate, professional services or investment operations experience who is looking to build a long-term career in private wealth.

- Experience in private wealth management, stockbroking, investment advice support or a similar financial services role
- Ideally 1 to 3 years of relevant financial services or corporate experience
- Strong client service, communication and relationship management skills
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- The ability to prioritise work in a fast-paced and client-focused environment
- A resourceful, self-starting approach with a strong focus on compliance and service standards
- Experience with AML/KYC, client onboarding or account maintenance, which would be highly regarded
- RG146, which is desirable but not essential, with the expectation it can be obtained if not already held

Candidates from investment operations, investment banking, M&A;, Big 4, tax, accounting or broader financial services backgrounds may also be considered.

What you'll get in return
You will be joining an established private wealth firm in a permanent Melbourne-based role, with access to high-quality clients, experienced advisers and a qualified team environment.

- A permanent opportunity with an established private wealth firm
- Competitive salary package, aligned to experience
- Annual Associate bonus opportunity
- Exposure to HNW and UHNW clients, family offices and a high-quality advisory environment
- A collaborative team culture and approachable management
- Strong long-term career pathways
- Hybrid working arrangements may be available, depending on the adviser team.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click "apply now" to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or send it to Sam Puddephatt at [email protected]. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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📌 Associate - Private Wealth Management (Melbourne)
🏢 Hays
📍 Melbourne