Operations Associate at Arete Wealth

The Company

Through its full-service broker-dealer, registered investment advisor, and insurance units, Arete Wealth Inc. has offered comprehensive and sophisticated wealth management services for investors, clients, and partners since 2007. The Nashville-based firm offers high-net-worth investors access to a unique suite of alternative investments in addition to providing services that include investment banking, private equity programs, and other traditional financial planning.

Arete Wealth is one of the fastest-growing wealth management firms in the country with its services offered across 100 offices and 300+ advisors. The company office in Chicago has been recognized as one of “Chicago’s Coolest Offices” by Crain’s Chicago and is known for its elevated style and impressive private art collection. The firm is also known for its fast-paced environment, extremely competent staff, and the great care taken with advisors, clients, and employees. 

In addition to the Chicago office, the firm has its headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee. This posted role is based in Chicago’s West Loop, home to McDonald’s new headquarters as well as Google. We are close to the CTA Morgan Green Line stop and the Ogilvie Transportation Center.

The Role

Arete Wealth Inc., has an opening for an Operations Assistant in its Chicago Office. Perfect for the candidate looking for a busy, fast-paced environment in the financial services industry. Get your foot in the door with a great office team.

Position Responsibilities

• Answering incoming calls and directing to the correct recipient
• Processing incoming mail and filing appropriately or getting to the correct recipient
• Review, research, process, and initiate requests within expected service levels.
• Ensure proper application of compliance and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Perform the various tasks with our clearing firm including but not limited to: new account opening, money movement, documentation processing, transfer processing
• Provide exceptional customer service to our registered representatives and clients.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of client experience and efficiency
• Assist in completing compliance blotters and activity logs
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Work with other department groups as needed.
• Additional tasks may be assigned to match changing business needs.

Qualifications

• FINRA registrations preferred, or the ability to pass entry level FINRA licensing exams
• Ability to work both independently and to take initiative, as well as being able to coordinate and work effectively with the Operations Team.
• The successful candidate must have an aptitude for technology, embrace change, and have a desire to learn;
• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS)

Additional Information

• Monday – Friday, 8:30-4:30 Schedule
• Paid Vacation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance with partial premium coverage provided by the firm
• 401k Offered