Investment Operations Lead

Clarke Financial Management(CFM) • Full-time • Virginia Beach, VA, US • $80k - $150k / year • 4d ago

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

CFM is hiring a Investment Operations Lead to join our office in Virginia Beach, VA. As the Investment Operations Lead, you will collaborate with other members in the Investment Operations Department to provide wealth management and investment advisory services. The Investment Operations Lead will join a team of dynamic, collaborative, and client-focused professionals who take pride in delivering massive value to the families we serve. Essential duties for the Investment Operations Lead role will include, but are not limited, to:

Prepare and review investment account applications
Communication with other department leads to ensure efficiency when establishing new client relationships
Accurately describe value proposition of CFM’s investment philosophy
Perform detailed data collection and use the client onboarding process including risk tolerance questionnaire
Facilitate rollover and transfer calls with clients
Gather and update client information in preparation of investment and service items
Conduct service meetings, i.e., DocuSign walkthrough, signing forms, etc
Manage RMD client distributions
Process bank information, address, and name changes
Understand regulations as it pertains to investment account set-up
Understand tax requirements as it pertains to contributions and taxation of investment accounts (IRAs, Roth IRAs, non-qualified accounts, 529s, employer sponsored retirement plans, UTMAs, etc.)
Identify opportunities during client interactions
Statement review calls
Collaborate, mentor and manage other staff, assist in training of other team members
Train and develop other team members in the Investment Operations Department

Qualifications/Experience:

At least 7 years of experience in the wealth management industry
1-3 years of leadership/management experience
Bachelor’s degree and master's degree preferred
FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses preferred or related licenses (i.e. series 6,63,65).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Possess a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to manage and process account applications efficiently and accurately
Warm, friendly personality with the ability to connect with people
Willing attitude: “no job is beneath me,” not a clock watcher
Independent, autonomous with a “get it done” mindset

WHAT WE OFFER:

CFM offers a highly competitive salary and a suite of holistic benefits designed to help our team members balance their personal and professional life commitments.
Compensation: Base Salary - commensurate with experience ranging from $80,000-$110,000 with incentive compensation.
Professional Development: 3 Year CFM Training Program, Tuition Reimbursement, etc.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan (401K), PTO, etc.