The Opportunity:
We are seeking a highly motivated Operations Specialist to work out of our Highland Park office, serving as operational support for Mesirow’s Wealth Management Leadership Team.
This position requires baseline knowledge of broker dealer and RIA account operations, wealth management technology, and cross-functional engagement with various internal departments.
Responsibilities:
Support Wealth Management Division Leadership with the following:
- Assist in gathering, monitoring, and analyzing asset flows in and out of the firm
- Provide administrative support with respect to documentation, recordkeeping, and distribution of client communications regarding private and alternative investments
- Act as liaison to Mesirow’s information technology department with respect to various project implementations and technology enhancements
- Ensure efficiencies, working to improve operational procedures including resolution of issues identified in new account opening
- Communicate with supervisors regarding operational matters and regulatory inquiries
- Assist in ad hoc special projects as requested by Wealth Management Leadership
Support our highly motivated Financial Advisors and their High Net Worth Individual Clients by serving as a resource in assisting in the following:
- Client onboarding, including preparation of new account paperwork and client information-gathering
- Monitoring and renewal of Investment Policy Statements
- Account maintenance (registration/account profile changes), as needed
- Assist teams with general administrative functions, including maintaining information in CRM system, and preparation of paperwork such as letters of authorization and operational documents
