Associate II, Wealth and Investments

First National Bank•Omaha, NE

2d•$63,288 - $104,425•Hybrid

About The Position

The Analyst II, Investment Operations, reports to the Manager of Operations for First National Advisers, LLC and works closely with the Investment team. This role executes investment operational tasks required for product implementation, monitoring, and reporting. The Analyst II supports maintaining investment products at a high level of operational excellence by following established processes, identifying potential efficiencies, and applying investment operational procedures with moderate guidance from the manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products with an emphasis on Excel
Exceptional attention to detail
Strong time management skills
Ability to work well in a team environment
Experience with Advent APX/Moxy, RJ UWP or equivalent trading systems
Knowledge of TrustDesk
Understanding of the securities settlement process
Familiarity with CFA Institute performance standards
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related tools
Ability to use data to identify trends, question assumptions, and drive solutions
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to anticipate information needs and share critical updates with varied audiences
Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships across multiple business units
Engage cross-functional partners and works cooperatively within a team environment
Takes initiative on assigned tasks and seeks guidance when encountering new situations
Communicates clearly and keeps stakeholders informed
Manages multiple priorities with periodic manager check-ins
Adjusts effectively to changing priorities and operational demands
Maintains a 1solutions-focused outlook and helps colleagues navigate change
Committed to continuous professional development
Stays current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging tools relevant to investment operations
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines independently
Unrestricted work authorization and not require future sponsorship

Nice To Haves

1+ years Wealth Management and/or Operations experience
Experience with Ramond James Advisor Access or UWP
Experience with Advent APX or Moxy or similar
Knowledge of Regulatory or Compliance issues pertaining to brokerage or investment management

Responsibilities

Serve as primary trader and contact for the OSM brokerage platform across approximately 1,200 advisory accounts representing approximately $550MM in AUM including buys, sells, and rebalancing. Maintain documentation and reporting to support RIA compliance requirements
Complete annual investment reviews in accordance with established procedures
Partner with the Broker Dealer to troubleshoot issues and support efficient, up-to-date processes
Support advisors with account questions regarding model selection, cash transactions, and related topics
Provide support and backup coverage for Investment Management platforms
Update mutual fund models in trading platform
Monitor and document proxy voting
Monitor operational results and report gaps to manager for resolution
Attend investment committees, provide operational input as requested, and develop reporting and analysis to support investment committee decision making
Participate in the review and redesign of trading and operational workflows to improve efficiency and reduce risk
Identify opportunities to improve trading and operational workflows; discuss recommendations with manager
Follow established procedures and escalate exceptions appropriately
Seek out opportunities to expand knowledge and capabilities beyond current responsibilities, contributing to overall team performance
Contribute subject matter knowledge for investment operations within cross-functional settings
Review process and product feedback after enhancements to identify breakdowns or improvement opportunities; advocate for changes with relevant project teams
Participate in cross-departmental meetings and contribute operational insight to strategic discussions
Ensure cross-functional partners are aware of operational dependencies and timelines; follow through on commitments and communicate early when circumstances change
Develop and deliver reporting and analysis to support investment committee decision-making
Contribute to ad hoc analysis requested by senior leadership including the COO, CIO, Risk, and Wealth Management leadership
Use data and analytical tools to identify trends, surface operational insights, and support sound decision-making
Openly manage stakeholder expectations when completion of deliverables is delayed; communicate early with proposed solutions to minimize impact