Client Operations Analyst

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform client investment account administration and maintenance
  • Familiarization with entity structures (Individuals, Trust, Corps., LLP)
  • Prepare brokerage account applications
  • Process account maintenances (close accounts, registration changes, account updates)
  • Manage letters of authorization
  • Reconcile tax basis information
  • Obtain, review and distribute corporate notices
• Investment account transactions
  • Cash movement (Domestic, International) - journals, wires, ACH
  • Process check deposits
  • Trading (equities, mutual funds and options)
  • Transfer of securities (ACAT, DTC)
  • Collateral maintenance & risk monitoring (margin)
  • Coordinate security activities for "restricted" stock
  • Reconciliation of trades and transactions
• Assist Billing Department with fee payment processing
• Assist Fixed Income Department with trade settlements, includes working with outside brokers, confirming trades, etc.
• Work directly with Client Advisory Teams to ensure firm/clients receive exceptional operational services

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience working with brokerage/custodian firms – familiarity with Pershing's NetX360 preferred
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail a must
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple assignments independently
• Desire to deliver an exemplary, professional client service environment
• Thorough understanding of MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)

OTHER ESSENTIAL CANDIDATE TRAITS:

• A team player who is proactive, self-motivated and able to manage several projects at one time
• Taking active participation in process improvements and automation
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to maintain extreme confidentiality in dealing with client matters
• Must consent to and have favorable consumer report and background check test