New Account Analyst (LA, New Orleans)

NewEdge Advisors; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NewEdge Advisors in New Orleans is seeking a detail-oriented New Account Opening/Repapering Analyst to manage paperwork and account openings across Fidelity, Schwab, Raymond James, LPL Financial, Goldman Sachs, and sponsor accounts.

You will coordinate onboarding and transitions, handle data intake and form population, support transfer submissions, and perform back-office processing while ensuring regulatory compliance and timely service for clients and advisors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy.
• Experience with account opening, transitions, or back-office processing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding and transitions for new advisor teams’ accounts.
• Assist with data intake, form population, and document delivery.
• Travel onsite as needed for paperwork distribution and transfers.
• Review and establish new accounts per policies and procedures.
• Perform back-office data entry and transfer processing.
• Respond to client and advisor requests promptly and accurately.
• Ensure compliant account documentation with custodians.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Fidelity IWS

Schwab

Raymond James

LPL Financial

Goldman Sachs

Quantum

Orion

Salesforce

Job description

We’re seeking a detail-oriented New Account Opening/Repapering Analyst to serve as the paperwork and account opening specialist for NewEdge Advisors, the RIA affiliate of NewEdge Capital Group. This role supports account opening and transitions for accounts held at Fidelity (IWS), Schwab, Raymond James, LPL Financial, & Goldman Sachs as well as accounts held directly at various fund sponsors, ensuring accounts are opened, maintained, and processed efficiently and in accordance with regulatory standards and internal policies.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Transitions & Onboarding:
  • Support the transition process with onboarding of new financial advisor teams’ accounts to NewEdge Advisors.
  • Assist with data intake and entry, form population, document delivery to clients, and new account opening during transitions.
  • Travel onsite as needed to support paperwork distribution, account opening, and transfer submission.
• Account Opening & Processing:
  • Understand and apply the new account workflow for generating client paperwork.
  • Review and establish new accounts in accordance with policies and procedures.
  • Perform back-office functions such as data entry and transfer processing.
• Respond to client and advisor requests promptly and accurately.
• Provide guidance and intervention when needed, working collaboratively with associates, advisors, managers, and end-clients.
• Compliance & Documentation:
  • Liaise with back-office staff and custodians to ensure accurate, compliant account documentation and delivery of firm and advisor compliance documents.
  • Maintain appreciation for and adherence to applicable rules and regulations.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Fundamental knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to adapt to an ever-changing work environment and operational processes.
• Ability to quickly develop the skills or knowledge needed to support a new product or procedure.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Ability to perform assigned functions within established timeframes.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team, with strong time management.
• Dependable, professional, and advisor-focused.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Fidelity (IWS), Schwab, Raymond James, LPL Financial, & Goldman Sachs or similar custodial platforms.
• Familiarity with Quantum, Orion, Salesforce, or custodial platforms a plus.
• Prior experience in RIA or Broker Dealer operations or Sales Support setting.
• Passion for process improvement and cross-team collaboration.

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