Associate II, Wealth and Investments

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The Analyst II, Investment Operations, reports to the Manager of Operations for First National Advisers, LLC and works closely with the Investment team. This role executes investment operational tasks required for product implementation, monitoring, and reporting. The Analyst II supports maintaining investment products at a high level of operational excellence by following established processes, identifying potential efficiencies, and applying investment operational procedures with moderate guidance from the manager.

About This Role:

 

Brokerage Platform Trading & Support

• Serve as primary trader and contact for the OSM brokerage platform across approximately 1,200 advisory accounts representing approximately $550MM in AUM including buys, sells, and rebalancing. Maintain documentation and reporting to support RIA compliance requirements
• Complete annual investment reviews in accordance with established procedures
• Partner with the Broker Dealer to troubleshoot issues and support efficient, up-to-date processes
• Support advisors with account questions regarding model selection, cash transactions, and related topics

Investment Management Operational Support

• Provide support and backup coverage for Investment Management platforms
• Update mutual fund models in trading platform
• Monitor and document proxy voting
• Monitor operational results and report gaps to manager for resolution

Investment Committee & Cross-Functional Involvement

• Attend investment committees, provide operational input as requested, and develop reporting and analysis to support investment committee decision making

Process Improvement

• Participate in the review and redesign of trading and operational workflows to improve efficiency and reduce risk
• Identify opportunities to improve trading and operational workflows; discuss recommendations with manager
• Follow established procedures and escalate exceptions appropriately
• Seek out opportunities to expand knowledge and capabilities beyond current responsibilities, contributing to overall team performance

Advisor & Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Contribute subject matter knowledge for investment operations within cross-functional settings
• Review process and product feedback after enhancements to identify breakdowns or improvement opportunities; advocate for changes with relevant project teams
• Participate in cross-departmental meetings and contribute operational insight to strategic discussions
• Ensure cross-functional partners are aware of operational dependencies and timelines; follow through on commitments and communicate early when circumstances change

Reporting & Analysis

• Develop and deliver reporting and analysis to support investment committee decision-making
• Contribute to ad hoc analysis requested by senior leadership including the COO, CIO, Risk, and Wealth Management leadership
• Use data and analytical tools to identify trends, surface operational insights, and support sound decision-making
• Openly manage stakeholder expectations when completion of deliverables is delayed; communicate early with proposed solutions to minimize impact

Key Skills:

• Technical Proficiency: Experience with Advent APX/Moxy, RJ UWP or equivalent trading systems; knowledge of TrustDesk; understanding of the securities settlement process
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with CFA Institute performance standards
• Analytical Ability: Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail; proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related tools; ability to use data to identify trends, question assumptions, and drive solutions
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to anticipate information needs and share critical updates with varied audiences
• Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships across multiple business units; engage cross-functional partners and works cooperatively within a team environment
• Initiative & Accountability: