Business Services Associate

Company: Advisor Group
Location: Holbrook
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Job Description:

Advisor Group CareersBe a part of the team behind our success! At Advisor Group, we support financial professionals nationwide, the people who help everyday Americans achieve their dreams. We're a billion-dollar business with the mentality and drive of a startup. Join us in building something special.Business ServicesOpportunity in Financial ServicesLocation(s): American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc.4250 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Suite 420EHolbrook, NY 11741Role Type: Full Time - HybridCompensation: Advisor Group determines compensation on an individual basis given each candidate's skills and experience. The compensation range for this position is $37,000 to $61,000 plus an annual performance bonus. Benefits are outlined in detail at ( ).Summary: American Portfolios, we operate in a team-based environment, made up of a diverse group of associates who are passionate, innovative, and focused. We're proud of our history, stability and proven track record of success. American Portfolios has numerous recognitions by a number of industry publications and organizations. Such acknowledgment includes: multiple Broker-Dealer of the Year* (Division III) wins by Investment Advisor magazine; multiple finalist and award wins by WealthManagement.com Industry Awardin multiple categories**; Corporate Citizen of the Yearby Long Island Business News; multiple top placements as one of theBest Companies to Work for in the state of New Yorkby the New York State Society for Human Resources Management (NYS-SHRM) and the Best Companies Group (BCG); and one of theTop Long Island Workplacesby Newsday.Responsibilities:

• Review all new account information for completion and accuracy
• Input and review New Account Forms (NAFs) in STARS
• Utilize the STARS Business Processing Module (BPM) to blotter transactions when necessary
• Process requests in STARS to open brokerage accounts and managed accounts through the broker/dealer (B/D) clearing firm
• Upload managed accounts to the clearing firm's Managed Investments System
• Create requests for Info Direct and Advent Feeds for managed accounts
• Process account changes and updates within STARS and NetEx360
• Conduct Homeland Security checks of all new investing clients and obtain verification on all failed clients from representatives to clear any discrepancies
• Spot check three-year verification, welcome letters and address changes that will be sent to clients
• Create tickets through Salesforce ticketing system to assist affiliated financial advisors with any questions or queries
• Process STARS-generated failed mail
• Create a one-stop-shop liaison service for new affiliated financial advisors
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of representative candidates transferring to AP
• Produce and collate transfer and any account-opening paperwork
• Process, prepare and follow up on all incoming change of B/D requests
• Create affiliated advisors' identification numbers and enter them into back office systems
• Process and follow up on branch address change requests, client account address changes, advisor account change requests and termination of advisors in back office systems
• Complete team projects when necessary
• Maintain management company contact listingsEducation Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • Some experience within a business/office setting is preferredOther Requirements:
    • Proficient in technology platforms and programs, and adaptability to learn new platforms quickly
    • Proficient in Pershing's NetX360 and Albridge, as well as Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word
    • Excellent communications and customer service skills
    • Detail oriented with the ability to multi- task and keep up with industry demandsCurrent Employees and Contractors Apply Here

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