Operations Associate

Cornerstone Wealth Planning is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Operations associate to manage the daily operations of our financial advisory practice. A financial advisor operations associate supports a firm's daily financial and investment operations, handling administrative tasks, trade processing, client onboarding, account management, and report generation to ensure smooth and efficient service delivery for clients. This role is detail-oriented, requiring strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills to manage transactions, resolve discrepancies, and assist with special projects in a team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

· Client & Account Management: Assisting with client onboarding, new account setup, and maintaining accurate account records.

· Trade Processing: Executing and verifying trades, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.

· Data & Reporting: Maintaining data in portfolio management systems, performing data audits, and preparing reports for management and clients.

· Operational Support: Handling daily administrative tasks like answering phones, managing mail, and scanning documents.

· Reconciliation: Performing and verifying reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of cash and security positions.

· Special Projects: Assisting with various projects and other duties as assigned by the financial advisors or management.

Required Skills

· Attention to Detail: Crucial for managing transactions and data accurately.

· Organizational & Time Management: Essential for handling multiple tasks and adapting to changing client and market needs.

· Communication: Strong verbal and written skills for client and internal team interaction.

· Problem-Solving: Ability to identify inconsistencies, resolve discrepancies, and address issues efficiently.

· Technical Skills: proficiency in Microsoft products. Experience with financial software, portfolio management systems, and data management tools is a plus but not required, we can train as necessary.

Career Path & Environment

· Advancement: This role can serve as a steppingstone for individuals aiming to advance into a director role or other roles like paraplanner or junior advisor.

· Development: Company paid Continuing Education and Development.

· Teamwork: A collaborative role that requires working closely with all other staff.

Benefits

· Salary based on experience level

· PTO: starting at 14 days increasing after the first full calendar year until a Max of 25 days

· Holidays: 10 per year

· Exercise time: three hours per week

· Discretionary Annual Bonus

· Retirement account with company match

For more information about our company, please visit our website cornerstonewp.com. If you’re interested in this opportunity, please email your resume with cover letter and salary requirements to contactus@cornerstonewp.com. Given the high demand for this position, we’re only able to contact the most qualified candidates.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person