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Client Services Associate (Entry-Level)
William Blair Company LLC · 🇺🇸 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 13 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 3 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What William Blair Company LLC paid sponsored hires in similar roles3 certified filings for “Associate” (Financial and Investment Analysts) in IL: $110k–$275k, median $175k. Most were filed at wage level I (33%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here ($65,000 — $85,000 USD) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — William Blair Company LLC
The US Department of Labor certified 13 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 3 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Solutions for Today’s Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow’s Opportunities. Join William Blair, the Premier Global Partnership. As a Client Relationship Associate, you will play a key role in supporting and strengthening William Blair's relationships with small and mid-sized clients. You will serve as a trusted point of contact, delivering exceptional client service while helping to coordinate relationship management activities, resolve moderately complex inquiries, and support client needs. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with clients, produce meaningful reports and communications, and contribute to a high-quality client experience through proactive follow-up, responsiveness, and professional relationship management. The ideal candidate is service-oriented, detail-focused, and committed to building strong client partnerships. Responsibilities include but may not be limited to: • Perform client service duties associated with the maintenance of client portfolios, with special focus on moderately complex transactions and issues. • Support client relationship goals by handling projects with initiative, accuracy and a sense of urgency. • Work with administrative group, Client Services, Portfolio Specialists and other internal groups on general accounting tasks such as verifying cash flows and reporting responsibilities. Provide timely and accurate documentation and reporting. • Interact on a daily basis with client organizations. Address inquiries from custodians and clients, such as answering questions, running client reports, including client meeting books and performing specific research and/or investigations into operational issues. • Prepare materials for client review meetings. • Additional responsibilities as requested. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business required • 1-3 years of portfolio administration experience with an investment management firm, custodian or investment management consultant required • SIE Exam, Series 7 and Series 66 (or Series 63 and Series 65) licenses required or must be obtained within 90 days of start • Commits to satisfying internal and external customers • Detail oriented and able to prioritize tasks • Delivers clear, effective communication and takes responsibility for understanding others • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint • Accustomed to working in a fast-paced, team oriented environment • Works cooperatively with others to accomplish objectives • Utilizes independent thought and judgment #LI-HK1 A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range at time of posting is below. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Actual base salary within the specified range is based on several factors, including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior relevant experience, specific degrees and certifications, job responsibilities, market considerations and, if applicable, the location of the position. This role is eligible for either a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance) and/or commission-based incentives. Our featured benefit offerings include medical, dental and vision coverage, employer paid short & long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, Maven family & fertility benefit, parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement), as well as other voluntary benefits. Salary Range $65,000 — $85,000 USD About Our Firm William Blair strives to attract qualified candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and other strategic resource groups. We are committed to empowering our colleagues to deliver client success and engage in o