Investment Operations Associate

Job Description Investment Operations Associate Job Description The Investment Operations Associate is an integral part of the planning team within Vaughn Brinkley Wealth Strategies Group. The primary responsibilities of the Investment Associate include assisting in the creation of the asset management portion of a financial plan, managing the new account opening process, onboarding of new investment clients, ongoing investment account management and service, and maintaining compliance standards. The ideal team player will have an impeccable attention to detail, seek ways to improve & promote quality, enjoy challenges of multi-tasking and be a talented problem-solver. If you're ready to be a part of a great culture in a relevant industry and would enjoy working in a fast-paced, professional environment continue reading.

Please note:

This is an in-office position located in beautiful downtown Pensacola. Specific responsibilities include but not limited to:

PROCESSING ACCOUNTS & CLIENT SERVICE

Organize, manage, and coordinate back-office investment account services and support create and monitor daily system for new account follow-ups and service Prepare and process all paperwork needed for investment/advisory accounts Coordinate initial and subsequent asset allocation trades Process and monitor asset transfers Process proposal amendments, monitoring alerts and annual reviews Coordinate execution of buy or sell orders, rebalancing orders, and maintaining asset allocation Following up on all trade-related issues Monitor holdings for program eligibility and administer advisory accounts Correspond with clients to handle account-related service issues Perform cashiering functions

CASE PREPARATION AND INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

Case consultation and preparation with Advisor and Relationship Management Associate Thoroughly document client interaction during follow up communication Prepare all investment materials for plan presentation meetings, quarterly and annual reviews

Qualifications Skill Set, Education, and Industry Experience:

5+ years in the securities industry Series 7 and 66/63, SIE Strong attention to detail with the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy Strong critical thinking, financial analysis, and problem-solving skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to manage multiple diverse projects and assignments in a timely and quality manner Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with clients Willingness to learn Ability to embrace change and work in a fast-paced environment Able to work both independently and in a team Ability to maintain confidentiality Strong follow-through and a sense of urgency What you can expect from us: We're strong, innovative, and growing with the backing of a company that has a 169-year history of doing what's in the best interest of our clients and our community. We invest in our people - providing opportunities for our team to grow themselves, their careers, and in turn, our business. Compensation & Benefits Our total rewards include competitive pay and excellent benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, short and long term disability, 401k with match, life insurance and generous PTO. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.