First Manhattan · 1 day ago
Operations and Client Service Specialist
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$85K/yr - $105K/yr
2+ years expFirst Manhattan is a $36B+ AUM investment advisory firm with over six decades of experience in long-term wealth compounding. The firm is seeking a motivated, experienced professional to work in an internally facing Client Service/Operations team, focusing on client onboarding and operational processes.
FinanceProfessional ServicesAdviceFinancial ServicesWealth Management
Responsibilities
Oversee client onboarding, review account opening requests for compliance with firm policies and procedures. Includes review of data accuracy, completeness, supporting documentation, etc
Knowledge of AML/KYC, regulatory documentation requirements for account onboarding and maintenance
Collaborate closely with Operations team members and Portfolio Management teams to ensure accurate and timely handling of account onboarding and maintenance requests
Participate in and drive collaborative efforts with Technology, Supervision and Compliance departments with respect to ongoing process improvements and system enhancements
Provide guidance and education to members of the Portfolio Management team regarding onboarding and maintenance procedures
Responsible for the maintenance of client records across internal applications
Knowledge of asset movement processing and other operations related activities are preferred
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree
2+ years of relevant experience supporting traditional brokerage processes including new account onboarding, asset movements, margin etc
Strong grasp on the Microsoft Office suite – Excel, Word, etc
Intellectually curious
Keen attention to detail
Deep understanding of the processes they support and the impact each process has on other components of the business
Knowledge of AML/KYC, regulatory documentation requirements for account onboarding and maintenance
Preferred
Series 99/Series 7 license
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics
Knowledge of Pershing
Knowledge of asset movement processing and other operations related activities
Benefits
Discretionary year-end bonus
Company
First Manhattan
First Manhattan is a $36B+ AuM investment advisory firm that seeks to deliver strong financial returns, customized wealth planning advice, and personalized client service.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Zac Wydra
CEO and Portfolio Manager
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