Operations Associate - Equity Settlements

Stifel Financial Corp.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Stifel Financial Corp. is seeking an Operations Associate – Equity Settlements to support the settlement of equity transactions and monitor trade lifecycles.

You will gain hands-on experience, resolve settlement issues, and coordinate with internal teams and external institutions while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. The role emphasizes attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team, with opportunities to develop foundational

Qualifications

• Minimum Required: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum Required: 1+ years of professional business-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support accurate and timely settlement of equity transactions.
• Gain hands-on experience with the trade settlement lifecycle while monitoring transactions.
• Research and resolve settlement issues and coordinate with internal partners and external financial institutions.
• Maintain attention to detail and adhere to regulatory requirements and firm procedures.
• Communicate effectively with teammates and leadership to provide timely updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Why Stifel

Stifel strives for a culture that puts its clients and associates first: a culture where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and everyone contributes to the success of our clients, their careers, and the firm as a whole.

Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel,where success meets success.

What You'll Be Doing

The Operations Associate – Equity Settlements plays an important role in supporting the accurate and timely settlement of equity transactions. In this position, the Associate will gain hands-on experience with the trade settlement lifecycle while monitoring transactions, researching and resolving settlement issues, and coordinating with internal business partners and external financial institutions.

This role offers an opportunity to build a strong foundation in brokerage operations, develop problem-solving and analytical skills, and gain exposure to the processes and controls that support the firm’s equity business. Success in the position requires attention to detail, effective communication, sound judgment, and a commitment to delivering high-quality service while adhering to established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Accurately perform job duties as provided by leadership while adhering to departmental procedures and guidelines
• Proficiently process, create, and enter data into systems to be utilized by our Financial Advisors and branch staff
• Identify potential problems or issues and escalate to department leadership if necessary
• Develop effective communication skills within the department
• Provide timely updates on progression of job responsibilities to leadership
• Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Build foundational knowledge of equity settlement workflows, systems (e.g., settlement platforms), and related regulations; ensure completion of all required trade documentation in accordance with regulatory and firm standards

What You'll Bring

• Ability to attain a general understanding of industry rules/regulations and Stifel policies that pertain to the department
• Strong attention to detail skills to minimize risk to the firm
• Initiative and self-direction when performing tasks with the ability to organize and prioritize effectively in order to meet deadlines
• Able to handle large workloads that vary based on heavy volume periods
• Ability to work autonomously throughout the day based on performance criteria provided by leadership

Education & Experience

• Minimum Required: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum Required: 1+ years of professional business-related experience preferred.

Systems & Technology

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. #LI-As1AS1

About Stifel

Stifel is more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up. We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas. Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients’ money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success.

While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations. Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more. Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.

At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.

Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.