Operations Associate, BD Operations

GRP Financial; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Retirement Partners, LLC is seeking an entry- to mid-level operations specialist reporting to the Director of B/D Operations. The role supports new advisor onboarding, repapering, and ensures accurate processing across LPL Clientworks.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, strong MS Excel and Office skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment; travel up to 25% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• Expertise in the LPL Clientworks system as well as new account opening is highly desired
• Risk assessment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Self-driven and able to work well independently in deadline-oriented environment
• Excellent Written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office products
• Master level knowledge of MS Excel preferred
• Up to 25% travel to advisor offices required

Responsibilities

• Provide new advisor onboarding and repapering support
• Will be subject matter expert for all LPL Financial forms and account processes
• Communicating operational requirements to advisor teams
• Touchpoint for incoming advisor inquiries and issues, ensuring resolution or referring to the correct functional area
• Tracks issues and maintains logs
• Advisor facing training on operational processes and procedures
• Supports reporting and data gathering on the LPL Clientworks platform

Skills

MS Office

MS Excel

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Problem solving

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

LPL ClientWorks

Job description

Global Retirement Partners, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of HUB International, is a registered investment advisor with over $150B in retirement plan assets under advisement, and $10B in individual wealth assets under management. With over 450 producing advisors in more than 120 offices throughout the United States, GRP’s financial advisors provide investment services to over 10,000 retirement plans and over 19,000 individual wealth accounts. Due to rapid growth we are expanding our operational team.

WHY CHOOSE GRP?

With offices located in Carlsbad and San Rafael, CA, we offer a competitive, exciting, and friendly work environment that strategically positions our employees for longevity and success. At GRP, we believe in investing in the future of our employees and provide continuous opportunities for growth and development. Our entrepreneurial culture fosters an environment that empowers our people to make the best decisions for our customers and organization, focusing on expanding the industry knowledge of our financial services professionals to better serve our valued clients. We are committed to providing you with competitive and flexible benefits options that are rooted in your current needs yet evolves as your needs change over time. Join us in taking the first step toward creating a future that combines a diverse, challenging work environment with financial security and career satisfaction.

We are the perfect fit if you:

• are seeking a progressive work environment at a rapidly growing organization
• have a desire to help others protect their future
• have an entrepreneurial spirit and are challenged by the opportunity to grow the business
• are focused on learning and development to enhance your industry knowledge and expertise
• are a self-starter willing to invest time and energy to learn the technical aspects of our business
• believe in integrity and building success by developing relationships with others

SUMMARY:

This position reports to the Director of B/D Operations and is responsible for various RIA operational procedures and processes across the firm. Recent college graduates interested in the financial services industry or those with 1-2 years of industry experience are encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide new advisor onboarding and repapering support
• Will be subject matter expert for all LPL Financial forms and account processes
• Communicating operational requirements to advisor teams
• Touchpoint for incoming advisor inquiries and issues, ensuring resolution or referring to the correct functional area
• Tracks issues and maintains logs
• Advisor facing training on operational processes and procedures
• Supports reporting and data gathering on the LPL Clientworks platform

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• Expertise in the LPL Clientworks system as well as new account opening is highly desired
• Risk assessment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Self-driven and able to work well independently in deadline-oriented environment
• Excellent Written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office products
• Master level knowledge of MS Excel preferred
• Up to 25% travel to advisor offices required

Salary range $80,000 - 110000