ESOP Client Advisor
Do you have professional experience with employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs)? Do you thrive in a consultative role, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor to C‑suite teams across a range of industries?
Our nationally-recognized ESOP investment banking practice is seeking an experienced professional to join our Client Service team. In this role, you will serve as a primary, post-transaction point of contact for our clients. You will maintain frequent communication with employee-owned companies nationwide as they launch and grow their ESOPs.
The ideal candidate should already understand the core elements of ESOPs and possesss a demonstrated track record of anticipating opportunities, triaging issues, and aligning internal and external resources to meet client needs. Business consulting, accounting, and/or ESOP management experience is strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients following an ESOP formation.
- Monitor plan implementation and ongoing management, providing guidance on best practices and connecting clients with appropriate internal and external resources.
- Anticipate and resolve issues efficiently.
- Collaborate closely with transaction teams and other internal resources to deliver an exceptional client experience.
- Proactively identify opportunities where CSG can provide additional support.
- Maintain consistent communication with a portfolio of clients while tracking key ESOP lifecycle events.
- Provide foundational guidance to employee-owned company management and accounting teams related to ESOP communications, financial and compliance activities, and governance.
- Develop formal client resources and management protocols.
- Introduce CSG resources for financial analysis and investment banking advisory services, as appropriate
- Build and maintain strong relationships with outside advisors, including ESOP trustees, TPAs, and legal counsel.
- Travel periodically for on-site client meetings.
- Represent CSG at selected ESOP industry events.