Investment Operations Associate - Charleston, SC

Advisor Talent Solutions; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401(k) match

PTO

Job summary

Curran Financial Partners in Charleston, SC seeks an Investment Operations Associate to support day-to-day trading and operations in a wealth management setting. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and collaboration with advisors and custodians.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree, 1+ year of relevant experience, and familiarity with trading, portfolio operations, and Microsoft Office. Series 65 is preferred; strong attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least 1 year of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in trading, portfolio operations, wealth management, or financial services preferred.
• Active Series 65 license preferred; inactive Series 7/66 considered.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgement and confidentiality.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software quickly.

Responsibilities

• Execute and monitor trades in line with client strategies and procedures.
• Support portfolio rebalancing and maintain target allocations.
• Process and monitor account cash flows (contributions, withdrawals, transfers).
• Coordinate with advisors, custodians, and internal team to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate account records and documentation.
• Follow compliance requirements and internal controls.
• Assist with ongoing portfolio maintenance activities.
• Maintain professional communication with advisors, custodians, and team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position:Investment Operations Associate - Charleston, SC

Location: Charleston, SC

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id:4065

# of Openings:1

Position: Investment Operations Associate

Location: Charleston, SC

Overview:

Our growing financial services firm, Curran Financial Partners, in Charleston, SC is seeking to add an Investment Operations Associate to our team! The ideal candidate for this role is detail-oriented, organized, and interested in supporting portfolio management and investment operations within a wealth management environment.

The purpose of this position is to support the day-to-day trading and operational functions of the firm, including trade execution, portfolio rebalancing, account maintenance, cash movement processing, and coordination with advisors and custodians. This role plays an important part in ensuring account activity is handled accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with firm policies and compliance requirements.

What you’ll do:

• Execute and monitor trades in accordance with client investment strategies and firm procedures.
• Support portfolio rebalancing efforts and help maintain target asset allocations
• Process and monitor account cash flows, including contributions, withdrawals, and transfers
• Coordinate with advisors, custodians, and internal team members to resolve account and trading-related issues
• Maintain accurate account records and documentation
• Follow compliance requirements, firm policies, and operational controls
• Assist with ongoing portfolio and account maintenance activities
• Maintain professional communication with advisors, custodians, and team members

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• At least 1 year of relevant professional experience (excluding internships)
• Experience in trading, portfolio operations, wealth management, or financial services preferred
• Active Series 65 securities license preferred; candidates with inactive Series 7, Series 65, or Series 66 licenses will also be considered
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Sound judgment and strong commitment to confidentiality
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new software quickly

What You’ll Get:

• Medical
• Vision
• 401(k) match
• PTO

Benefits begin after 90 days of employment

Schedule:

• In office: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Paid Stock Market Closure holidays

Presented by Advisor Talent Solutions

Advisor Talent Solutions, part of the AE Management, LLC family of companies, supports independent advisor businesses with their hiring needs. We are not the employer for this position. If you are selected, your employer will be the hiring business. Our team is your main point of contact initially and will guide you through the application process.