Investment Operations Associate

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$60,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Annual Bonus

At Ascent Wealth Partners, we partner with leaders dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, helping them reduce the stress and distractions that come with complex financial planning. Our goal is to empower our clients to focus on what truly matters: the relational dynamics of their business and family. Recognized as a Best-in-State Wealth Management Team in Michigan, we pride ourselves on providing personalized, high-level financial strategies that align with our clients' unique needs and values.

Our team is dedicated to excellence, personal growth, and collaboration to provide the outstanding service to our clients.

The Investment Operations Associate is responsible for the support the day-to-day operational functions of our investment platform. This includes opening and maintaining client accounts, trade processing, portfolio operations, client service, and investment-related workflows. This role is ideal for someone expand their technical expertise in investment operations.

• Collect, verify, and maintain client information required to open and service investment accounts
• Monitor and support the ongoing management of client investment portfolios
• Execute securities transactions accurately and in a timely and efficient manner
• Process asset movement requests, including transfers between accounts
• Prepare and generate customized client statements and reports
• Maintain precise, well-organized records of all transactions and account activity within client accounts
• Receive, document, and respond to direct client requests promptly and thoroughly
• Understand and adhere to supervisory requirements while maintaining compliance with all applicable industry regulations
• Collaborate closely with firm Partners to support client solutions and investment recommendations
• Utilize proprietary and third-party software systems to manage and service client investment accounts
• Perform miscellaneous operational and administrative duties as needed to support daily business functions

Most of the position will require working at a computer and calling/emailing clients. Occasional offsite client meetings may be required.

SIE, Series 7 and 63 required. Life, Accident, Health & Long-Term Care Insurance Licenses will be required within 1 month of offer acceptance.

• Integrity
  :
  Works ethically. Earns trust and maintains confidence.
• Organization & Planning
  : plans, organizes, schedules in an efficient/productive manner
• Follow Through
  : lives up to verbal and written agreements regardless of personal cost
• Intelligence
  :
  Learns quickly, demonstrates ability to quickly and proficiently understand and absorb new information
• Collaborative
  : comfortable working with others to achieve a common goal
• Ability to Develop People
  : mentor staff to help them grow within their roles
• Flexibility
  : adjusts quickly to changing priorities and conditions
• Work Ethic
  : strong willingness to work hard and sometimes long hours to get job done right.
• High Standards
  : expects personal and team performance to be nothing short of the best
• Openness to ideas/criticism
  : solicits feedback and reacts calmly to constructive feedback
• Proactivity
  : acts without being told what to do. Brings new ideas to the company.
• Attention to Detail
  : does not let important details slip through the cracks.
• Analytical Skill
  : able to structure and process data and draw insightful conclusions.

Success in this role opens the opportunities for growth, including expanding knowledge base of complex financial planning situations, opportunity for advanced designations, and deeper responsibilities for the firm’s investment operation processes.

• Full-Time Employment
• This is an in-office opportunity
• Industry Experience of 2+ years ideal.
• Base…