Investment Operations Specialist

Major Function:

Assists Investment Officers with providing exceptional service to the clients of First Point Wealth Management. In collaboration with the Investment Officers, this individual will focus on investment services including developing and implementing asset allocation strategies, executing trades, analyzing investments, monitoring holdings and processing asset transfers. Assists with corresponding with clients to handle investment service questions and preparing reports for client and prospect meetings.

Essential Duties:

• Monitors, processes, and follows up on asset transfers and on initial and subsequent funding of investment accounts.
• Implements initial and subsequent asset allocation and rebalances trades.
• Processes proposal amendments, monitors alerts, and annual reviews.
• Executes buy or sell orders and rebalancing orders.
• Follows up on trade rejects and resolves all trade-related issues.
• Monitors holdings for program eligibility and administering advisory accounts.
• Participates in "special projects" as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education & Experience

• Qualification as a registered representative. (General Securities Representative, Series 7) or able to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic computer literacy with knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Demonstrated analytical decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to handle sensitive information, confidentiality.
• Ability to adhere to company, industry, and regulatory standards and requirements.
• Work under pressure and perform several tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently or in groups.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Reporting to this position: no direct reports

Physical Demands & Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employees will frequently use and talk on the telephone and use a computer and other office equipment. The employee may occasionally be required to travel to other locations.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently located inside an office building.

Hours: Generally works approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.