Entry Level Investment Operations Associate Jobs
New grad investment operations associate jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or coursework in finance can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Investment & Asset Management, Insurance, and Banking & Financial Services, with employers like First Command Financial Services, Sands Capital, and Orion Worldwide hiring at this level now.
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Support
- Handle case notes, processing correspondence, maintaining client case files and filing performance reports, account forms and other advisory paperwork
- Maintaining annual review notes in Envestnet and mailing annual review letters to clients
- Monitoring and stocking marketing materials for Signature advisory programs
- Monitoring industry trends and research
- Ensuring NMIS and NMWMC compliance requirements are implemented and followed
Proposal and Case Preparation
-Gathering information for WMA meetings with client/prospect
- Preparing and modifying investment/advisory proposals
- Preparing letter of instruction for client signature
- Preparing investment policy statement
Processing Accounts
- Preparing and processing all paperwork needed for investment/advisory accounts
- Monitoring, processing and following up on asset transfers and on initial and subsequent funding of advisory accounts
-Implementing initial and subsequent asset allocation trades
- Identifying need for switch letter and mailing appropriate forms to clients
-Discussing potential rollover opportunities from other retirement plans for variable and mutual funds
- Processing proposal amendments, monitoring alerts and annual reviews in Envestnet
- Executing buy or sell orders and rebalancing orders in Envestnet and maintaining asset allocation
- Following up on trade rejects and resolving all trade-related issues
- Monitoring holdings for program eligibility and administering advisory accounts
Client Service
- Corresponding with clients to handle investment related service issues
- Contacting clients on behalf of the advisor for developing advisory plan and providing technical explanations of investment plan
- Explaining investment products or investment performance to existing clients
-Providing services and administering investment products
-Accepting redemptions/withdrawals from clients and communicating instructions to home office
- Discussing tax consequences, costs and investment fees
- Maintaining daily ticker system for account follow-ups and service requirements
- Performing cashiering functions
- Running performance reports in Envestnet, Morningstar and NMCIR
- Completing rollover calls
Qualifications
- Health and Life licensed or gain licensing within 6 months of employment
- Financial Service or Insurance industry experience preferred
- Series 6 and Series 63 in applicable states
- Computer experience and/or data entry
- Customer service experience
- Demonstrated organizational skills, ability to multi task and time management skills with ability to
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Support
- Handle case notes, processing correspondence, maintaining client case files and filing performance reports, account forms and other advisory paperwork
- Maintaining annual review notes in Envestnet and mailing annual review letters to clients
- Monitoring and stocking marketing materials for Signature advisory programs
- Monitoring industry trends and research
- Ensuring NMIS and NMWMC compliance requirements are implemented and followed
Proposal and Case Preparation
-Gathering information for WMA meetings with client/prospect
- Preparing and modifying investment/advisory proposals
- Preparing letter of instruction for client signature
- Preparing investment policy statement
Processing Accounts
- Preparing and processing all paperwork needed for investment/advisory accounts
- Monitoring, processing and following up on asset transfers and on initial and subsequent funding of advisory accounts
-Implementing initial and subsequent asset allocation trades
- Identifying need for switch letter and mailing appropriate forms to clients
-Discussing potential rollover opportunities from other retirement plans for variable and mutual funds
- Processing proposal amendments, monitoring alerts and annual reviews in Envestnet
- Executing buy or sell orders and rebalancing orders in Envestnet and maintaining asset allocation
- Following up on trade rejects and resolving all trade-related issues
- Monitoring holdings for program eligibility and administering advisory accounts
Client Service
- Corresponding with clients to handle investment related service issues
- Contacting clients on behalf of the advisor for developing advisory plan and providing technical explanations of investment plan
- Explaining investment products or investment performance to existing clients
-Providing services and administering investment products
-Accepting redemptions/withdrawals from clients and communicating instructions to home office
- Discussing tax consequences, costs and investment fees
- Maintaining daily ticker system for account follow-ups and service requirements
- Performing cashiering functions
- Running performance reports in Envestnet, Morningstar and NMCIR
- Completing rollover calls
Qualifications
- Health and Life licensed or gain licensing within 6 months of employment
- Financial Service or Insurance industry experience preferred
- Series 6 and Series 63 in applicable states
- Computer experience and/or data entry
- Customer service experience
- Demonstrated organizational skills, ability to multi task and time management skills with ability to
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Entry Level Investment Operations Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level investment operations associate job?
Focus on building foundational knowledge in trade settlement, reconciliation, and fund accounting through coursework, internships, or certifications like the SIE exam. Employers at this level look for attention to detail, comfort with Excel or financial systems, and an understanding of basic capital markets. Highlighting any internship, finance club work, or relevant class projects gives you a concrete edge over candidates with a blank resume.
Which companies hire entry level investment operations associates?
Companies hiring entry level investment operations associates right now include First Command Financial Services, Sands Capital, and Orion Worldwide, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including asset managers, custodian banks, brokerage firms, and financial technology companies that need junior staff to support daily trade and portfolio operations.
Are there remote entry level investment operations associate jobs?
Yes, though most postings at this level still prefer on-site or hybrid arrangements. About 43% of entry level investment operations associate openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates who need flexibility have real options. Firms that have invested in cloud-based operations platforms tend to offer the most remote-friendly junior roles.
Are these new grad investment operations associate jobs?
Yes, many of the openings here are new grad and junior roles that welcome candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically asks for zero to two years of experience and treats internships, relevant coursework, or a demonstrated portfolio as equivalent. Recent graduates entering finance for the first time will find these postings written with their background in mind.
Which industries hire the most entry level investment operations associates?
Entry Level investment operations associate roles concentrate in Investment & Asset Management, Insurance, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they run high transaction volumes that require dedicated junior operations staff to handle settlement, reconciliation, and reporting on a daily basis.