Operations Specialist

Focus Partners Wealth is an organization of wealth, asset, and business management resources that supports clients in managing their financial future. The Operations Specialist will work collaboratively with advisors and internal teams to service client accounts, including tasks like opening new accounts and resolving issues with custodians.

Responsibilities

• Have proficiency in one specialization
• Adjust focus as required to provide support to your team
• Have a fundamental working knowledge in systems and platforms, like Salesforce, Outlook, and custodian websites
• Utilize effective communication skills with both internal and external partners
• Provide support and problem resolution to Advisors and internal teams as it pertains to new accounts, account maintenance, transfers or cashiering
• Maintain a high standard of quality control for all incoming requests
• Liaise with custodian partners and Advisors to successfully process requests
• Review requests for clarity and /or omissions prior to submission to our custodian partners
• Research and resolve issues with advisors, custodial partners, and internal teams to obtain the best possible outcome
• Remain current on trends and policy changes required by custodians due to regulatory updates
• Overtime may be required, specifically around high-volume times such as the end of a quarter and tax season

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in related field and 1+ years of operations/client service experience; OR High School Diploma and 5+ years of working in financial services or related field
• Have proficiency in one specialization
• Adjust focus as required to provide support to your team
• Have a fundamental working knowledge in systems and platforms, like Salesforce, Outlook, and custodian websites
• Utilize effective communication skills with both internal and external partners
• Provide support and problem resolution to Advisors and internal teams as it pertains to new accounts, account maintenance, transfers or cashiering
• Maintain a high standard of quality control for all incoming requests
• Liaise with custodian partners and Advisors to successfully process requests
• Review requests for clarity and /or omissions prior to submission to our custodian partners
• Research and resolve issues with advisors, custodial partners, and internal teams to obtain the best possible outcome
• Remain current on trends and policy changes required by custodians due to regulatory updates
• Overtime may be required, specifically around high-volume times such as the end of a quarter and tax season
• Experience working with Charles Schwab, Fidelity, or Pershing preferred
• Knowledge of CRM systems, preferably Salesforce

Benefits

• Annual cash bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package

Company Overview

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