Branch Operations Specialist (Summit, NJ)

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:

The firm is seeking a Branch Operations Specialist to join their branch office in Summit, New Jersey. This role requires superior interpersonal skills as well as organizational and multi-tasking skill sets. The individual in this role will support multiple branch offices in New Jersey. They should be able to operate independently as well as a member of a team under the leadership of the Branch Manager.

Responsibilities:

Assist in maintaining the day to day operations to ensure operational excellence

Support client onboarding process

Maintain and process documents

Assist with audit preparations

Communicate effectively and efficiently with home office personnel

Interact and support branch staff and all levels of management

Interact on routine/sensitive matters

Ensure that all documents are sent to home office in a timely manner

Cross training within other positions in the Operations area

Willing and able to take on additional tasks

Assist Branch Control Officers with syndicate process Qualifications

FINRA Registration: SIE, Series 7 and 63 required

2+ years of experience in financial services

Brokerage operations experience

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

Ability to navigate multiple computer systems, applications, and utilize search tools to find information

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Effective organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills