Specialist, Advisor Services Cost Basis Service

Position Type : Regular

Your opportunity

Schwab Advisor Custody and Trading (ACT) is the leading provider of custodial, operational, and trading support for independent fee-based investment advisors. We have built our business on serving the needs of RIAs and advancing an industry that helps the advisor and their clients thrive. We understand their needs, and work side by side providing them the support to help them manage their firm and meet their goals.

What you'll do :

The Advisor Services Cost Basis Team services all Schwab advisors with their tax, cost basis and statement needs. Daily tasks include answering phone calls discussing Schwab's cost basis offering, answer tax reporting and statement questions, researching corporate actions and offering flexible solutions that best fit each advisor's needs. We pride ourselves in providing superior customer service while being detail-oriented. A successful Advisor Services Cost Basis Specialist loves to learn and excels in a fast-paced, challenging, and professional environment.

Key responsibilities may include :

Answer in-bound calls from Advisors, AS Service and Alliance representatives

Respond to client and service team requests received via email

Conduct training for Advisors and Business Partners

Accurately process statement and cost basis enrollment forms

What you have

Understanding and recognition of Advisor Services and risk factors related to Cost Basis, Tax, Reorg and Statements

Candidates must possess the ability to conduct superior follow-up, along with excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

1+ year Customer Service experience (internships and collegiate activities will be considered)

Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple processes / projects

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Team orientation, enthusiasm, professionalism and strong work ethic with high level of integrity and ethics

Knowledge in internet-based research, personal workstations / desktop applications

Intermediate Excel skills- ability to handle large amounts of data using Excel

Bachelor's degree or 2+ year experience in the financial industry

Experience working with regulatory or risk issues preferred

SIE or Series 7 preferred, but not required

Cost basis and tax knowledge is preferred, but not required.

What's in it for you

At Schwab, you're empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future :

• 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
• Paid parental leave and family building benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance