Investment Operations Specialist
redShift•Saratoga Springs, NY
3d•$60,000 - $69,000
About The Position
A client-focused financial services organization is seeking an experienced Investment Operations Specialist to support advisors, operations, and client service initiatives. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate, timely investment processing while delivering a high-quality, concierge-style experience to clients. The Investment Operations Specialist serves as a key liaison between advisors, internal support teams, custodians, and clients, helping drive efficiency, productivity, and long-term client satisfaction.
Requirements
- Active NYS Life, Accident & Health license required
- FINRA licenses required: SIE, Series 6 or 7, and Series 63
- Associate degree preferred, or 1–3 years of relevant education and experience; concentrations in finance, accounting, economics, or mathematics are a plus
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in investment operations or trading support
- Working knowledge of investment performance calculations (e.g., yield, accrued interest, amortization, duration)
- Ability to reconcile and troubleshoot cost basis, gain/loss, and transaction data
- Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Professional demeanor with a strong commitment to ethics, confidentiality, and client service
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and report development
Nice To Haves
- Experience with investment platforms and trading systems preferred
Responsibilities
- Support client relationships by delivering responsive, professional service
- Process investment transactions including trades, money movements, and account funding
- Open and maintain new client accounts with accuracy and attention to detail
- Communicate with clients regarding account activity and service needs
- Log, process, and deposit checks
- Assist with building investment proposals and reports
- Execute and support trading activities, including use of portfolio management platforms
- Meet regularly with relationship managers and sales support staff to review open cases
- Track and report on monthly investment sales goals
- Contribute to special projects and operational initiatives as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
