Operations Director - VA
Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc.
Operations Director Reston, Virginia
We are a national investment advisory firm with offices in Virginia and California serving high net worth individuals, institutional clients, and corporate-sponsored financial planning clients. We are affiliated with Mason Securities, Inc., which is a FINRA registered broker/dealer. We are looking for a full-time Operations Director to become part of a team in our operations department.
Required: Bachelor’s degree
Preferred: Experience in the investment management; advisory; and broker/dealer business.
Manage the Operations Department of Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. and Mason Securities, Inc.
• Assist in troubleshooting areas of concern for all employees.
• Review daily open items for completion; inquiry status.
• Review of pending incoming account transfers for status and confirm assets received.
• Review previous days new accounts opened daily for accuracy and completeness.
• Review unsecured debit report daily for unpaid fees with two custodians and notify appropriate personnel.
• Review daily reports – cash dues/mutual funds/trading/account deficits.
• Maintain gift list from donors for Foundations/Institutional Accounts; check daily incoming gifts for liquidation.
• Approve/validate daily outgoing fed wires/check writing applications.
• Provide agenda and attend weekly meeting with both custodians.
• Process and update selling agreements for mutual funds.
• Assist with FINRA/SEC audits.
• Check firm accounts for activity/positions.
• Check status and expiration dates of open orders (GTC).
• Run New Account Opening Reports for Management and Compliance quarterly.
Key Qualifications:
• Ideal candidate will have ten years of experience in financial business dealings.
• Management experience with a small group of people.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Comfortable with Microsoft applications and data entry.
• Flexibility and camaraderie to work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent benefits, including medical/dental insurance, 401(k) plan, competitive salary and a great work environment.