Registered Client Service Associate (Florham Park)

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. is seeking a Registered Client Service Associate at their Florham Park, NJ branch to support Financial Advisors in sales, marketing and daily operations of a growing wealth management practice.

The role requires superior interpersonal and multitasking skills, the ability to work independently as well as within a small team, and a commitment to service excellence. Candidates should have FINRA Series 7 and 63/65 (or 66) within three months.

Qualifications

• Superior interpersonal and multi‑tasking skills with attention to detail.
• Understanding of financial instruments and brokerage products.
• Experience as a sales assistant/CSA is preferred; strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Financial Advisors in sales, marketing and daily operations.
• Answer day‑to‑day client and advisor questions and assist with forms.
• Prepare and process paperwork to open and service accounts.
• Assist with marketing efforts and cultivate client relationships.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

FINRA Series 7/63/65/66

Financial instruments knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Team player

Confidentiality

Client communication

Job description

Who We Are

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (“Oppenheimer”) is a leading middle‑market investment bank and full service broker‑dealer. With roots tracing back to 1881, the Company is engaged in a broad range of activities in the financial services industry, including retail securities brokerage, institutional sales and trading, investment banking (both corporate and public finance), equity & fixed income research, market making, trust services and investment advisory and asset management services.

Who We Are

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (“Oppenheimer”) is a leading middle‑market investment bank and full service broker‑dealer. With roots tracing back to 1881, the Company is engaged in a broad range of activities in the financial services industry, including retail securities brokerage, institutional sales and trading, investment banking (both corporate and public finance), equity & fixed income research, market making, trust services and investment advisory and asset management services.

Job Description

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.’s Private Client Division is currently seeking a Registered Client Service Associate for their Florham Park, NJ branch office. The RCSA's primary responsibility is to support Financial Advisors in sales, marketing and day‑to‑day operations of a growing wealth management practice. This role requires superior interpersonal and multi‑tasking skill sets. The candidate should be able to operate independently as well as a member of a small team. This role will assist in performing a variety of daily tasks so that the team grows their business, runs smoothly, and meets service excellence standards.

Responsibilities

• Learn and adapt to service the needs of various accounts in order to answer day‑to‑day questions from clients and advisors
• Quickly develop knowledge of a variety of forms and account procedures in order to assist clients
• Learn to utilize research and technical support tools
• Produce quality analytical reports using various software programs
• Act with integrity and respect in all situations
• Cultivate and grow existing client relationships
• Assist with marketing efforts
• Prioritize daily work, track progress of projects and deadlines, answer phones, take messages and schedule appointments
• Prepare and process paperwork to open and service accounts

Skills/Requirements

• This role requires superior interpersonal and multi‑tasking skill sets as well as meticulous attention to detail and thoroughness
• FINRA Registrations: Series 7 and 63/65 (or 66) required (within first three months of hire)
• A basic understanding of financial instruments and brokerage/insurance products
• 5+ years’ experience working as a sales assistant/CSA
• Possess a high degree of proficiency with technology including MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), and the ability to learn Docusign and internal software programs.
• Must be a team player with an energetic, positive disposition seeking growth and opportunity to expand the role
• Must be able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
• Able to interface and articulate well with all levels of employees, management and clients in a highly professional, timely and friendly manner
• Able to prioritize and meet designated deadlines and work effectively in a pressurized environment under time constraints
• Demonstrate the ability to handle multiple tasks to completion with little or no supervision

Compensation

For job postings in New Jersey, Oppenheimer is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role. This salary range is specific to the State of New Jersey and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making salary decisions including but not limited to your skills, qualifications, experience, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range is $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 at the time of this posting. Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as discretionary bonus.