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Onsite 4 days a week in Columbus, OH

Job Summary

The Broker Dealer Operations Specialist 2 supports in the day-to-day execution of institutional client onboarding, account maintenance, and asset movement activities. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with experience in broker-dealer operations who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and process institutional client onboarding requests, ensuring proper documentation for various client types (Corporation, LLC, Partnership, etc.).
• Perform AML, CIP, KYC, and OFAC screenings for new and existing clients.
• Review and approve asset movements, including ACH and Fedwire transactions.
• Process and maintain client account updates, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Support settlement and reconciliation activities for institutional trading products, including ICS/CDARs and Money Market Funds.
• Prepare and update operational procedures, job aids, and ad hoc reports.
• Collaborate with audit and risk teams to provide documentation and validate controls.
• Assist in training and quality assurance for new team members.
• Participate in special projects to enhance process efficiency and client experience.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in brokerage, investment operations, or institutional onboarding.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of AML, CIP, KYC, and OFAC compliance requirements.
• Experience with wire and ACH processing and approvals.
• Familiarity with institutional or foreign client onboarding processes.
• FINRA SIE and Series 99 licenses preferred; Series 6 or 7 a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across teams.