Baird · 1 month ago
IRA Transaction Specialist
WI-Milwaukee
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
2+ years expBaird is a financial services company seeking a detail-oriented and client-focused IRA Transaction Specialist to join their team. The role involves delivering exceptional service to clients, ensuring compliance with regulations, processing transactions, and contributing to process improvements.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Provide high value service to internal and external clients in an environment that promotes Baird’s culture and the Operations mission and values statement
Ensure adherence to regulations, Baird policies, and department procedures and policies
Answer and/or initiate Financial Advisor and Client Specialist contact; answer routine questions and follow through on requests including the ability to analyze and resolve client inquiries in a timely manner
Contribute to productivity, efficiency and effectiveness improvements to drive exceptional client service and risk mitigation
Understand and apply Regulation T, margin rules and IRS rules and regulations
Process work pertaining to Retail and/or IRA/Qualified Plan accounts
May be called upon to train other associates as needed and partner with Senior Specialists on more complex client/account issues
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree preferred and/or 2+ years of experience in a financial services operations role is a plus
SIE and Series 99 within 120 days of hire as role processes cash or security movements
Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to handle multiple assignments; work under pressure and within deadlines to produce accurate, high-quality results
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, monitor, and complete multiple tasks or projects, either independently or collaboratively within a team
Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must, with the ability to effectively relate to work in a team-oriented setting
Passion for providing high-value client service
Ability to stay focused under pressure and to prioritize workload in order to effectively manage time
Proven reliability in performance
Preferred
Prior customer service experience and banking experience preferred
Company
Baird
Since 1919, Baird has guided families, businesses, communities and institutions toward their financial goals.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (10)
2024 (13)
2023 (6)
2022 (11)
2021 (4)
2020 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ross W. Williams
Chief Operating Officer, Global Investment Banking
Adam W. Czaia
Managing Director
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