Investment Operations Associate

Legacy Advisors; Harmonville (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Legacy Advisors, LLC is seeking an Investment Operations Associate to deliver an exceptional client experience. You will manage new client onboarding, including transfers, openings, money movements, data feeds, and reporting, while refining Investment Operations workflows.

You will oversee asset transfers, provide daily support to the investment team, and ensure data integrity across multiple custodians. Strong collaboration and problem solving are essential to align client plans with objectives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in the financial services industry.
• BA or BS degree.
• Experience with performance reporting software.
• Experience in a multi-custodial environment (preferred).
• Familiarity with account aggregation and portfolio accounting systems.
• Familiarity with investments (mutual funds, stocks & bonds, SMA, LPs).

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of industry trends including publicly traded securities and alternatives.
• Solve complex cases and create solutions for advisors.
• Manage Black Diamond reporting for new accounts, portfolios and performance issues.
• Build repeatable workflows for implementation to improve efficiency (transactions, private investments, accounts).
• Oversee money movements and asset transfers between banks, brokerages, trustees, and managers.
• Provide daily support to the investment team and deliver client service and issue resolution.
• Trade execution and reconciliation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

BA or BS degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Position Summary:

The Investment Operations Associate has the responsibility to deliver superior client experience for Legacy. This role requires collaboration across various departments and associates throughout the firm. In this role, you will be managing the new client onboarding process from start to finish including account transfers, account openings, money movements, data feeds, performance reporting and trading with an eye towards creating and ongoing refinement of efficiencies around the Investment Operations workflows and processes. Oversight of accurate deployment of client and firm-related tasks such as preparation of reports, maintaining data integrity, asset transfers, and ongoing support of their portfolio and investment strategies will be a significant part of this position. You will play an integral part in helping our clients implement their investment planning strategies to ensure their assets are always aligned with their objectives.

Position Responsibilities:

• Maintain a strong knowledge of industry trends including publicly traded securities and alternative investments.
• Work to solve complex cases and create solutions to assist advisors in building effective plans for our clients.
• Manage Black Diamond reporting system for new accounts, portfolio assignments, and performance issues.
• Build repeatable workflows for implementation to achieve efficiency of tasks around:
• Black Diamond reporting (transaction maintenance)
• Private investments
• Completion of subscription documents
• SMAs
• 529 Plans
• Account opening
• Oversight of money movements.
• Facilitate and execute transfers of assets between banks, brokerage firms, trust companies, asset managers and private investment vehicles (e.g. money wires, journal entries, check requests, securities transfers, or gifts).
• Provide daily support of the investment team as needed.
• Deliver superior client service and troubleshooting of problems.
• Trade execution and reconciliation
  

Background Requirements/Preferences:

• 3+ years’ experience in the financial services industry.
• BA or BS degree.
• Experience with performance reporting software
• Experience in a multi-custodial environment (preferred).
• Familiarity with account aggregation and portfolio accounting systems.
• Familiarity with investments [e.g. Mutual Funds, Stocks & Bonds, Separately Managed Accounts (SMA’s), Limited Partnerships (Hedge Funds & Private Equity)].
• Familiarity with common high-net-worth family wealth structures, including trusts (preferred).
• Investment Advisor (IA) Policies and Procedures.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented and able to multitask.
• Ability to make and meet deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player, collaborative with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Desire/ability to work successfully in an entrepreneurial environment.
• A strong work ethic. Takes ownership of actions and responsibilities.
• Commitment to Legacy’s Core Values of:
  • Client First
  • Work Hard
  • Excellence
  • Positive Attitude
  • Respect
  • Always Do the Right Thing

About Our Firm:

Legacy Advisors, LLC is a premier Wealth Management firm headquartered in Plymouth Meeting, PA. We are a well-established and growing RIA with expertise in investment and financial planning for ultra-high-net-worth ($25M+) individuals and business owners. As an independent, fee-based firm, we are committed to helping our clients achieve peace of mind by serving them with the highest level of integrity, ensuring that their business and personal affairs are always in order. The common trait they share is too little time to take care of the strategic and tactical planning needed to secure their financial objectives.

Benefits & Perks:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Group Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability – provided at no cost to the associate
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance options available
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• A culture of professional growth, stability, and long-term success