Registered Client Service Associate; Summit, NJ

Overview

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (“Oppenheimer”) is a leading middle-market investment bank and full service broker-dealer. With roots tracing back to 1881, the Company is 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.

Oppenheimer & Co is seeking a Registered Client Service Associate to join the Summit, NJ team. The primary responsibility of the role is to support the day-to-day operations of a growing wealth management practice comprised of two advisors and two existing RCSAs. The cornerstone of the practice is impeccable client service and financial planning. The candidate should have superior interpersonal and multi-tasking skill sets as well as meticulous attention to detail.

The role requires the ability to operate independently as well as be a member of a 5–6 person team. The position will assist in performing a variety of daily support tasks so the team can grow their business, run smoothly and meet excellent service standards.

• Learn and adapt to service the needs of various accounts in order to answer day-to-day questions from clients and advisors
• Quickly develop knowledge of a variety of forms and account procedures to assist clients
• Learn to utilize research and technical support tools
• Produce quality analytical reports using various software programs
• Act with integrity and respect in all situations
• Cultivate and grow existing client relationships
• Assist with marketing efforts
• Prioritize daily work, track progress of projects and deadlines, answer phones, take messages and schedule appointments
• Prepare and process paperwork to open and service accounts

• This role requires superior interpersonal and multi-tasking skill sets as well as meticulous attention to detail and thoroughness
• FINRA Series 7 and 63/65 (or 66) required (within first three months of hire)
• A basic understanding of financial instruments and brokerage/insurance products
• 5+ years’ experience working as a sales assistant/CSA
• Proficiency with technology including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), and the ability to learn Docu Sign and internal software programs
• Must be a team player with an energetic, positive disposition seeking growth and opportunity to expand the role
• Must be able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
• Able to interface and articulate well with all levels of employees, management and clients in a professional, timely and friendly manner
• Able to prioritize and meet designated deadlines and work effectively in a pressurized environment under time constraints
• Demonstrate the ability to handle multiple tasks to completion with little or no supervision

For job postings in New Jersey, Oppenheimer is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role. This salary range is specific to the State of New Jersey and takes into account factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range is $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 at the time of this posting.

Certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as discretionary bonus.