Associate, Operations III - IAO

What is the opportunity?
As an Operations Associate II in the Investment Advisor Operations team, you will be responsible for processing a variety of forms relating to client advisory accounts. Account administration includes new account setup, terminations, fee billing, customer service, and general updates to client advisory accounts. In this fast-paced and deadline driven environment, you will be dedicated to quality work by providing superior customer service and partnering with others in a team environment to deliver results in a timely manner.

If you have great customer service skills, enjoy challenging work, and are looking for the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!

What will you do?

• Accurately establish, maintain, bill, and close assigned accounts in a timely manner, ensuring all department service levels are observed. Processing activities are thoroughly documented and proper documentation is received from branch offices. Ensure processing is within regulatory and firm guidelines for advisory accounts.
• Provide quality customer service to branch office personnel, correspondents and third party money managers as primary contact for all questions concerning advisory accounts. Provide detailed, accurate and timely communications to ensure the Financial Advisor or Client Associate has a reasonable understanding of the operational status of an account.
• Assist supervisor with activities surrounding periodic account billing. Be able to explain all aspects of billing, verify when charges occur, ensure investment advisors and referral partners are paid properly, print invoices as necessary.
• Research and resolve issues, errors or billing discrepancies in a timely manner. Respond to Financial Advisor and/or other affected parties within 24 hours of notification of error.
• Assist other team members with opening, billing and closing accounts as volumes warrant.
• Reduce risk by suggesting process changes or modifications as appropriate.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What do you need to succeed?
Must-have

• 4-year degree from an accredited university (or equivalent) OR high school diploma (or equivalent) AND 2+ years of job-related experience
• Effective problem identification, multitasking, and resolution skills along with proficient computer skills in Microsoft-based software products
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, excellent customer service skills, organizational skills, and superb attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment

Nice-to-have

• 4-year degree from an accredited university in business, finance or related field
• 1+ year business, finance, customer service and/or accounting/bookkeeping experience

What's in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
Flexible work/life balance options
Opportunities to do challenging work
Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
Access to a variety of job opportunities across business

The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $40,000 - $65,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate's experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs. This salary range does not include other elements of total compensation, including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company-matching contributions; health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and paid time-off plan. RBC's compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:

• Drives RBC's high performance culture
• Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals
• Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.