Margin Operations Analyst

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Generous Paid Time Off

Referral bonus $2,000

Professional Development Assistance

Job summary

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support the Margin Department in daily operations and client service across all phases of account maintenance.

The role requires strong analytical and math skills, effective communication, and initiative to improve processing frameworks within a fast-paced financial services environment. Collaboration with branch personnel and advisors is essential, with emphasis on accuracy and regulatory awareness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years related work experience in financial services preferred, Operations focus.
• Series 7 license preferred or willingness to complete after 6–12 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily review of margin accounts and approve issuance of margin calls.
• Approve asset disbursements in retail accounts.
• Respond promptly and professionally to Financial Advisors and branch personnel.
• Provide exemplary customer service via phone and email.
• Interact with branch network to remediate margin accounts due to down markets or deficit equity.
• Be highly organized in processing and following up requests.
• Resolve issues that cross operational departments.
• Proficient in option knowledge and naked option calculations.
• Review buying power and maintenance levels for margin accounts.
• Knowledge of Regulation T and FINRA rules.
• Assist training on automated asset movement system.
• Aim for SME level in the asset movement system and participate in enhancements.
• Assist with projects to improve processes, controls, compliance, and efficiency.
• Keep up to date on regulatory events affecting margins and market activity.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication

Initiative

Building Relationships

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Series 7 license preferred

Tools

Excel

Access

Microsoft Office Suite

PDF software

Job description

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support the Margin Department in daily operations and client service across all phases of account maintenance.

The role requires strong analytical and math skills, effective communication, and initiative to improve processing frameworks within a fast-paced financial services environment. Collaboration with branch personnel and advisors is essential, with emphasis on accuracy and regulatory awareness.