Operations Lead, Market & Client Operations

UBS; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UBS in Bellevue, WA, is seeking an Operations Officer to act as an operational SME in the Market area and to lead in-house operations. You will support staff, educate employees on policies, and oversee account openings, funds movement, and risk items.

The role requires 5+ years at a leading financial institution, branch operations management, and appropriate licenses (Series 7/66/9/10 or 8), plus a knack for partnerships, delegation, and sustaining a positive culture.

Qualifications

• Ideally 5 years of experience with a leading financial institution.
• Management experience in branch operations.
• High school diploma or equivalent (college degree a plus).
• Series 7, 66, and 9/10 or 8 – these are required for this role.
• Motivated, self‑directed and driven.
• Talented at building partnerships and knowing when to delegate.
• Skilled at creating a positive business culture (you have the human touch).

Responsibilities

• Be an operational subject matter expert in the Market area.
• Assist in managing operational support staff.
• Educate all employees on operational policies and procedures.
• Manage operations-related client issues.
• Oversee operational tasks related to account opening and maintenance, funds received and disbursed, and margin/risk items.
• Monitor client accounts and transactions.
• Perform delegated supervisory functions, approvals and authorizations for the Market.
• Report into the Market Operations Officer aligned to the Market.

Skills

5+ years exp

Branch ops mgmt

Series licenses

Relationship building

Positive culture

Education

High school diploma

College degree a plus

Job description

UBS in Bellevue, WA, is seeking an Operations Officer to act as an operational SME in the Market area and to lead in-house operations. You will support staff, educate employees on policies, and oversee account openings, funds movement, and risk items.

The role requires 5+ years at a leading financial institution, branch operations management, and appropriate licenses (Series 7/66/9/10 or 8), plus a knack for partnerships, delegation, and sustaining a positive culture.