Kestra Financial · 5 months ago
Investment Operations
Columbia, MD
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$55K/yr - $85K/yrKestra Financial is a company focused on providing efficient and effective investment operations. The Investment Operations person is responsible for managing client relations, maintaining records, and performing general office duties to ensure smooth operations.
BankingConsultingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Record conversations and requests in SmartOffice
Process distribution requests
Maintain client records and notes in SmartOffice
Open new investment accounts/schedule client meetings
Utilize Advice Pay
Enter contributions in Wealthscape/Assetmark and other investment platforms
Request trading on new investments
Maintain and report all investment activity (weekly)
Set up bank links to investment accounts
Set up monthly Periodic Investment Plans (PIP) for clients
Submit "Securities-Based Line of Credit" (SBLOC) applications
Assist with Maryland 529 applications
Annually process Required Minimum Distributions (RMD)
Answers phone calls
Greet public that comes into the office
Schedule Appointments
Scan/Fax/Record all documents
Sort Mail
Submit invoices outside of Advice Pay
Monitor Investment licensure for staff by state of client
Submit correspondence and extensions to Kestra Financial for approval of staff written documents
Maintain all compliant requirements
Maintain Office lobby and kitchen with supplies and ensure "Client Ready" appearance
Order/Maintain all needed office equipment/furniture/supplies
Additional responsibilities may be assigned from time to time
Qualification
Required
Four-year bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or other closely related field. May substitute 1.5 years of experience for one year of education
Strong ability to communicate and work effectively as a team member
Attention to detail, thoroughness, and number accuracy
Ability to clearly follow direction and articulate and write responses in English
Must have sound judgment when dealing with clients and staff members
Work under pressure and meet mandatory deadlines as needed
Sound judgment in determining prioritization of work
Keen sense of ownership of job responsibilities
Knowledge of Microsoft Suite and able to comprehend and use software common in the industry
Ability to lift to 15 lbs
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to read Company materials and view monitor and telephone
Must be able to voice/write communication with staff and clients in English
Must be able to use normal office equipment to include, but not limited to computer (laptop), telephone, printers, scanner, postage machine, and multiple computer monitors
Company
Kestra Financial
Kestra Financial provides a leading independent advisor platform.
Founded in 1996
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (14)
2023 (4)
2022 (3)
2021 (1)
2020 (6)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-02-25Acquired
Leadership Team
Joel Bennett
CFO
Kris Chester
Executive Vice President + Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-11-20
2025-11-04
2025-10-27
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