Investment Specialist

State Employees' Credit Union•Raleigh, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

If you are motivated and believe in the credit union philosophy of "People Helping People," join our team! Purpose The Investment Operations Specialist works with Financial Advisory Service (FAS) specialists to deliver investments to SECU’s members. The Operations team serves as the leader for evaluation, selection, management and execution of all investment strategies and services. Dimensions This person will coordinate with the Relationship Management team to manage and service investment accounts. This person will be a subject matter expert (SME) on investment operations for SECU’s FAS team. This person will explore new opportunities for the Investment Services Department, including new products and service opportunities. This person ensures that all security recommendations are appropriate for a member’s risk profile and time horizon.

Requirements

Must have a four-year bachelor’s degree, preferably in a financial related field.
5+ years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Series 7/66 licenses required or must be obtained within three months of hire.
Must have strong multi-tasking capability
Must have an ability to lead and supervise projects
Must have an ability to meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

Series 24 preferred or expected to be obtained within six months of hire.
CFP designation preferred
Envestnet and NetX360 experience a plus
Series 52 and 53 a plus
CFA a plus

Responsibilities

Conduct research and meet with investment professionals to develop relationships and explore new product opportunities.
Create proposals for Board and Investment Committee review and approval covering new product recommendations and revenue stream opportunities.
Create, manage, and execute training programs for FAS Specialists and back office employees when new products and services are implemented.
Create and distribute reference and education materials to retail FAS specialists that help develop and sustain member relationships.
Execute and approve equity, fixed income, and mutual fund trades received from FAS Specialists and members.
Produce and review monthly investment statistics and provide actionable insights to management to improve FAS retail success and member loyalty.
Field phone calls, e-mails and instant messages from all FAS specialists across the retail network as well as from members that call in directly to Investment Services.
Supervise new and existing investment business.
Manage daily money activity and account billing.
Work with clearing custodian and other investment vendors to ensure quality service.
Work closely with Compliance team to develop policies and procedures for effective retail supervision.
Resolve trade errors and operational challenges promptly and efficiently.
Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures, as well as securities rules and regulations.
Assist with Vendor Due Diligence Requirements