Margin Operations Specialist — Fast-Paced Finance

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. in New York is seeking an experienced Margin Operations specialist to join the Margin department.

The ideal candidate will have strong broker-dealer operations knowledge, a solid understanding of margin rules, risk, and client activity, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment while coordinating with Operations, Risk, Compliance, Trading, and client-facing teams. The role requires knowledge of regulatory minimums, margin calls, and account activity, with

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Financial Services preferred.
• Strong understanding of FINRA Rule 4210 and Regulation T.
• Knowledge of Pattern Day Trading requirements, concentrated positions, and other higher-risk account activities.
• Familiarity with margin calls, house requirements, and account liquidations preferred.
• Understanding of options trading and complex account activity.
• Experience reviewing account activity and identifying potential margin and risk-related concerns.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or a related field preferred.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with strong time management, organizational, and relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency, strong motivation, attention to detail, and a professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accounts are above regulatory minimums (Reg T / FINRA 4210) using EMS System and Finet.
• Facilitate movements of securities and money using MJS System and Finet funds disbursement system.
• Work with branches to resolve problems related to the firm’s retail client base.
• Audit data via manual calculations.
• Coach junior staff and support day’s workload with knowledge transfer.
• Support senior staff with workload and knowledge sharing.
• Demonstrate first rate client service skills; elevate issues to supervisor as appropriate.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Financial services experience

FINRA 4210 knowledge

Regulation T knowledge

Margin trading knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field

Tools

EMS System

Finet

MJS System

Job description

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. in New York is seeking an experienced Margin Operations specialist to join the Margin department.

The ideal candidate will have strong broker-dealer operations knowledge, a solid understanding of margin rules, risk, and client activity, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment while coordinating with Operations, Risk, Compliance, Trading, and client-facing teams. The role requires knowledge of regulatory minimums, margin calls, and account activity, with