Operations Specialist at Aston Carter

Des Moines, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Feb, 26

Salary

75000.0

Posted On

10 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operations, Customer Support, Microsoft Excel, Data Entry, Brokerage Operations, Administrative Support, Financial Planning, Economic Research, Client Relationship Management, Transaction Processing, Trade Execution, DocuSign, DocuPace, Bloomberg Report, Team Collaboration, Recruiting Support

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Seeking an Operations Specialist in the Des Moines Area!! Job Description As an Operations Specialist, you will play a crucial role in supporting lead advisors by executing business activities and ensuring seamless operations. Your responsibilities will include preparing client information, maintaining positive client relationships, and responding to client needs through managing account openings, processing forms, and executing transactions. You will handle client requests, execute trades, and serve as a potential backup trader for batch-trading execution. Additionally, you will manage critical documents using DocuSign and DocuPace, process mail, run daily reports, and assist in financial plan construction. You will also engage in basic economic research and contribute to a collaborative and team-oriented environment, supporting the company's recruiting process and growth goals. Responsibilities Prepare client information and maintain positive relationships with clients. Manage account openings, prepare and process forms, and execute transactions as needed. Execute client requests including Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) and Money Transfers. Answer and direct phone calls to the appropriate contact. Execute trades of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds at an individual account level. Serve as a potential backup trader for batch-trading execution of advisory-program accounts. Send and log critical documents via DocuSign and DocuPace software. Open and process mail. Run and email daily reports. Complete recurring task lists. Assist in financial plan construction. Utilize Bloomberg Report applications for basic economic research. Facilitate a collaborative and team-oriented environment. Support the company's recruiting process and growth goals. Perform other duties as assigned. Essential Skills Experience in operations and customer support. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data entry. Experience in brokerage operations and administrative support. Ability to transfer data and manage accounts. Experience in processing orders and financial planning. Additional Skills & Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) preferred. Preference for 4-6 years of investment industry experience. Preference for holding FINRA licenses. Ability to pass the SIE exam within 3 months of hire. Ability to pass the Series 7 exam within 3 months of completing SIE. Ability to pass the Series 66 exam within 3 months of completing Series 7. Work Environment You will be working in an open office environment with client contact. The setting is fast-paced with reasonable noise levels. The role requires on-site attendance, with sporadic short-term remote work available upon request and supervisor approval, typically during inclement weather or personal emergencies. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Des Moines, IA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $75000.00/yr. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2025. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

Responsibilities

The Operations Specialist will support lead advisors by executing business activities and ensuring seamless operations. Responsibilities include preparing client information, managing account openings, executing trades, and assisting in financial plan construction.