Marjan Kamyar
310-***-**** • *********@*****.***
Summary of Skills
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills in operational as well as compliance issues for busy financial institutions ● Genuine passion for the financial services industry
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Work well independently and in teams ●Energetic and goal-oriented
• Proven ability to effectively juggle multiple responsibilities
• High degree of integrity with strong work ethic
• Manage time and resources efficiently and within deadline
• Outstanding ability to motivate others
Professional Experience
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Los Angeles, CA 2007-present
Branch Administrations- Director
• Gather data, build effective relationships and trust with clients and prospects and educate them about the products and services that are most appropriate for their situation
• Work Directly with Complex Sales Manager, Executive Director-Investments
• Establish, maintain and review thorough prospect files to regularly present new products, services, rate promotions, campaigns, etc.
• Collect, analyze and secure all necessary documentation for the successful opening of accounts. Notify supervisor of any suspicious or questionable documents
• Support marketing campaigns and products launches
• Interact positively with clients in difficult and demanding situations
• Create and manage all aspects of operations and management of the compliance department
• Assist with human resources’ activities. Recruit brokers for the branch; point person for transition of new Financial Advisors into the firm, ensuring client satisfaction during the process.
• Monitor and organize all major branch audits, inquiries and crisis management. Coordinate responses to SEC and FINRA subpoenas and inquiries.
• Monitor licensing and registration process with FAs in the branch
Morgan Stanley , Santa Monica, CA 2001-2007 Associate Wealth Advisor
• Managed $300 million assets for two Senior Vice Presidents.
• Executed all daily transactions including:
a. Daily contact with OTC & Equity trading desks
b. Transactions specializing in Rule 144
c. Equity Syndicate 2790 Rule
• Created managed accounts and generated performance reports
• Conducted research and prepared individual proposals
• Managed all administrative duties for advisors
• Created consolidated performance reports for client meetings to the satisfaction of advisors
• Recognized and addressed potential sales opportunities to Wealth Advisors
TRF Investments, Inc. Santa Monica, CA 1999-2001 Senior Registered Sales Assistant
• Worked directly with the President of the Company ensuring all operations went smoothly
• Liaison between various brokerage firms ensuring that all trading activity is done quickly and accurately
• Resolved questions regarding trades
• Played key role in resolution of questionable trades
• Ensured customer service and satisfaction at all times
• In charge of updating ADV and IARD
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, Santa Monica, CA 1996-1999
Senior Registered Sales Assistant
• Interacted directly with clients: Entered market orders, resolved problems related to statement and trade details, executed wire and ACAT transfers
• Analyzed various investment vehicles for the purpose of making investment recommendations
• Trained new Sales Assistants and Financial Advisors
Columbus Financial, Inc. 1994-1996
PaineWebber, Inc. 1993-1994
Kamkar Insurance Agency 1993-1991
Merrill Lynch 1989-1991
Education
The Islamic IRAN University: Associate Degree in Business
Attending UCLA Extension and Santa Monica College courses
Additional Information
Certificates: Series 7, 63, 66, 31, 9 & 10, Health & Life Insurance (in process)
Notary Public License in State of California
Skills: S&P Equity Research tools, Value Line , Bloomberg, Advent (in process)
Languages: Fluent in Farsi (Persian)
Computer Skills: Windows 2000/XP, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Skilled at Internet Research
References Available upon request.