Senior Branch Operations Specialist (Ft.Lauderdale, FL

Branch Senior Operations Specialist

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. ("Oppenheimer") is a leading middle-market investment bank and full service broker-dealer, with roots tracing back to 1881, engaged in a broad range of activities in the financial services industry, including retail securities brokerage, institutional sales and trading, investment banking (both corporate and public finance), equity & fixed income research, market making, trust services and investment advisory and asset management services.

The firm is seeking a Branch Senior Operations Specialist to join their Private Client Branch office in Ft. Lauderdale, FL Branch. This role is critical to the branch running smoothly and efficiently in meeting service excellence standards. This position will report to the National Branch Operations Administrator with secondary reporting to the Branch Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Process money movements of funds in accordance with firm policies and procedure
• Handles client disbursements and delivery
• Process cancellations and corrections of orders
• Works with the Branch Control Officer to ensure compliance with the Firm's policies and procedures
• Resolves client service issues
• Trains and manages operational support staff
• Acts as liaison between the Branch and all Firm infrastructure areas
• Assist with Audit preparations
• Support client onboarding
• Provides any special support for sales force as requested by Branch Manager

Qualifications:

• At least 2+ years of brokerage/financial services experience along with some management experience
• FINRA Registrations: SIE and Series 99 – may obtain Series 7 and Series 66
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to navigate multiple computer systems, applications, and utilize search tools to find information
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Effective organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Able to work independently, proactively and innovatively while exercising sound judgment
• Intelligent, enthusiastic self-starter with proven ability to work closely with Financial Advisors and other team members
• High ethical standards
• Excellent time management skills and anticipates potential issues
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite