Asset specialist

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Responsible for the timeliness and accuracy of all purchases, sales and in-kind transactions for IRA accounts holding alternative assets such as stock, mutual funds, loan funds and other accepted assets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Processes requests to purchase alternative assets in operating system.

2. Processes and prepares requests to liquidate alternative assets in operating system.

3. Processes and prepares requests for In-kind distribution of alternative asset.

4. Prepares various orders to complete requested transaction from client or broker.

5. Reconciles with reporting entity and ensure records are accurate.

6. Conducts research as needed.

7. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

8. Completes required BSA / AML training and other compliance training as assigned.

9. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school or GED, plus specialized schooling and / or on the job education in a specific skill area; data processing, clerical / administrative, equipment operation, etc, plus 7 to 11 months related experience and / or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals;

ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to prepare and interpret bar graphs.

CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Not indicated.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Not indicated.

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

Intermediate : 10-Key

Basic : Accounting, Alphanumeric Data Entry, Word Processing / Typing

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal working conditions as found within an office setting, wherein there is controlled temperature and a low noise level, plus a minimum of distractions.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Moderate diversity, low physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which are not as varied as those positions with high-level diversity and decision-making.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear;

frequently required to stand, walk. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as operating instructions and procedure manuals
• Must have strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Must be able to perform in a fast paced environment, handle multiple tasks and function as an integral part of a team
• Must be detail oriented and able to solve problems
• Must have the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Must have the ability to work with mathematical concepts that relate to precious metal transactions
• Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Must have the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variable in standardized situations
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Internet, e-mail and a working knowledge of accounting software

Last updated : 2024-05-22