Branch Operations Specialist (Jenkintown, PA)

Branch Operations Specialist

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. ("Oppenheimer") is a leading middle-market investment bank and full-service broker-dealer. With roots tracing back to 1881, the Company is engaged in a broad range of activities in the financial services industry, including retail securities brokerage, institutional sales and trading, investment banking (both corporate and public finance), equity & fixed income research, market making, trust services and investment advisory and asset management services.

The firm is seeking a Branch Operations Specialist to join their branch office in Jenkintown, PA. This role requires superior interpersonal skills as well as organizational and multi-tasking skill sets. The candidate should be able to operate independently as well as a member of a team under the leadership of the Branch Manager. This position will report to the National Branch Operations Administrator with secondary reporting to the Branch Manager. This position will also entail a front office location with responsibilities including phone and client interaction.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining the day to day operations to ensure operational excellence
• Support client onboarding process
• Maintain and process documents
• Assist with audit preparations
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with home office personnel
• Interact and support branch staff and all levels of management
• Interact on routine/sensitive matters
• Ensure that all documents are sent to home office in a timely manner
• Cross training within other positions in the Operations area
• Willing and able to take on additional tasks

Qualifications:

• FINRA Registration: Series 99 required (Within 6 months of hire)
• Brokerage operations experience
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to navigate multiple computer systems, applications, and utilize search tools to find information
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Effective organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills