RIA Operations Specialist

Acorn Financial Services Inc

RIA Operations Specialist

Reston, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Bonus based on performance

    Qualifications

    3+ years of financial industry experience

    Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, Data Analytics or a relevant field

    Familiar/proficient with various reconciliation tools, including but not limited to Excel (Formula Builder, Pivot Tables, etc.), Black diamond, Salesforce, and custodians such as Schwab, Fidelity, and Pershing

    Are familiar with RIA operations, including new account opening, account transfers, billing, and cashiering functions

    Are tech savvy and can quickly learn new software, platforms, and tools

    Strong attention to detail to ensure quality standards are met without impairing workflow.

    Ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

    Responsibilities

    Quarterly Advisory Fee Processing - carries out the required processes involving the RIA billing platform, including:

    Maintenance & reconciliation

    Employing fee debiting methods with various custodians

    Specific fee runs, custodian uploads, adjustment billing

    Provide communication and support to advisors; troubleshoot any issues from advisor billing inquiries

    Assume cashiering function with custodians

    Monitors accounts and activities on platform; resolve complex billing issues

    Assists in compiling and analyzing data on a monthly/quarterly basis in accordance with billing and service practices.

    Trading & Reporting

    Monitoring daily operational processes including trades, regulatory compliance adherence, and problem resolution

    Trade order creation and execution in client accounts for ad hoc cash distributions and during periodic rebalance of all client accounts

    Post-trade processing and resolving trade settlement issues in a timely manner

    Maintaining investment models and various research materials

    Compiling documentation to prepare for quarterly Investment Committee Meetings

    Support investment and business operational duties as needed

    Develop and maintain research, institutional, and vendor relationships to enhance investment advisory platform to meet the objectives of our clients

    Collaborate with other support and processing departments to resolve issues