Operations Associate -Fixed Income Settlements

Stifel Financial Corp.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision care

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Stifel Financial Corp. in St. Louis, MO, is seeking an Operations Associate for the Fixed Income Settlements Team. You will assist in driving departmental results by reviewing open trades and ensuring proper exchange of money and securities under supervision.

You will collaborate with team members, adhere to procedures, maintain records, and escalate issues as needed. A Bachelor’s degree and 0–2 years of experience are required; proficiency with Microsoft Office is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 0–2 years of professional business experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Attention to detail to minimize risk.

Responsibilities

• Review open trades and ensure correct money and securities settlement.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve department objectives.
• Maintain and follow up on unsettled trade records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Data entry

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

The Operations Associate is responsible for aiding in driving departmental results for the Fixed Income Settlements Team. This position requires the ability to gain a sound understanding of department subject matter, including reviewing open trades and ensuring proper exchange of money and securities occurs. This role will require collaboration among team members to execute departmental objectives under direct supervision while following established procedures.

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 Financial Advisors and branch staff.
• Identify potential problems or issues and elevate to department leadership if necessary.
• Develop effective communication skills within the department.
• Provide timely updates on the progression of job responsibilities to leadership.
• Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Maintain accurate records of unsettled trades and proactively follow up until settlement is confirmed.
• Inquire about trades with other departments to determine reasons for delayed settlement.
• Obtain foundational knowledge of fixed‑income settlement regulations and complete all required trade documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrate ability to attain a general understanding of industry rules, regulations, and Stifel policies that pertain to the department.
• Strong attention to detail to minimize risk to the firm.
• Initiative and self‑direction when performing tasks, with the ability to organize and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle large workloads that vary during 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 experience.
• Minimum Required: 0-2 years of professional business‑related experience.

Systems & Technology

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

Stifel offers an entrepreneurial environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision care, 401’k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.