What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investment Operations Specialist position at Gradient Investments, LLC?
The Gradient Financial Group is a leading financial services company that includes eleven unique entities doing business throughout the country. We’re seeking an energetic crew member for the Investment Operations Specialist with Gradient Investments. Gradient Investments is an independent, SEC registered investment advisor firm.
It’s time to take your career to a higher altitude with the Gradient Financial Group. Visit https://www.careers.gradientfinancialgroup.com/ to learn more about our values, leadership team, career paths, benefits and more!
Here at Gradient, we take our work and our culture seriously. We frequently come together for food days, friendly competitions, volunteering, and other special events. We also prioritize openness and transparency so that you’re always informed when significant decisions and changes are made.
When charting your next route, you may be wondering what to expect. If you take flight with Gradient Investments, we provide:
It’s time to take your career to a higher altitude with the Gradient Financial Group. Visit https://www.careers.gradientfinancialgroup.com/ to learn more about our values, leadership team, career paths, benefits and more!
Here at Gradient, we take our work and our culture seriously. We frequently come together for food days, friendly competitions, volunteering, and other special events. We also prioritize openness and transparency so that you’re always informed when significant decisions and changes are made.
When charting your next route, you may be wondering what to expect. If you take flight with Gradient Investments, we provide:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Volunteer time off (VTO)
- Hybrid remote work options
- 401K
- Life Insurance
- Flexible schedules
- Monthly Social Activities
- Casual dress code
- Professional development
Now, you’re probably wondering a little more about what we are looking for, so here it is:
- High School Diploma or GED – Required
- 1 year of financial services and/or investment industry – Preferred
- Basic knowledge of basic computer programs
- Basic knowledge of the English Language structure and it’s spelling, grammar, punctuation
- Basic knowledge of office procedures and arithmetic
- Basic knowledge of investment account types and specific requirements pertaining to account types; i.e RMD’s, Roth conversions and transfers.
- Required basic knowledge of investment account tax forms
- Basic skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
- Basic skill in talking to others to convey information effectively
- Basic skill in using Microsoft Excel
- Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
- Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
- Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion
- Ability to review work for accuracy
Want some more specifics? If you join the Gradient Investments crew, here’s what you’ll be doing:
- Investment Operations Duties:
- Provide operational support for processing, client support, account set-up, account transfer (ACAT and Non-ACAT), account maintenance and general administrative duties, OR
- Provide cash management/trade request processing, raise cash, client distributions, RMDs, portfolio change requests and Roth conversions
- Build and enrich relationships with FSPs and Investment Consultants
- Provide timely responses to daily incoming correspondence (email, phone) from advisors, clients and custodians
- Provide accurate communication and documentation of all account activity, requests, account openings, transfers, investment instructions, and cash management requests
- Collaborates with custodians, FSPs and/or internal staff to resolve issues regarding processing of new accounts, transfers, cash management and all other account requests
- Process Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) changes with Financial Service Professionals (FSPs)
- Adheres to compliance and internal procedures
- All other duties as assigned
Whether your flight begins at our Minnesota or Kansas office, we’re committed to your ascent to your career’s maximum altitude. We help our employees thrive in their chosen field while also encouraging them to explore other parts of our company and the industry. We’re committed to our crew members in a way that truly shows that at Gradient, the sky really is the limit.