30400205 - Senior Advisory Operations Analyst

Experience GuideStone!

We are an innovative organization that invests in the spiritual, relational, financial, physical and professional development of our employees. We have a culture that values excellence, teamwork, humility, integrity, compassion and stewardship.

What We Offer You!

We offer employees a generous benefits package, flexible work schedules, the opportunity to be involved in community outreach and tuition reimbursement.

Job Summary

This position will support the daily operations and compliance programs of GuideStone Advisors, an SEC registered investment advisor, and its affiliated broker/dealer. The focus will be on supporting and enabling GuideStone Advisors to continue to rapidly grow and expand our service offerings to faith-focused investors.

What You'll Do

• Daily Operations Support: Assist with trade execution, portfolio management, client onboarding, implementation, maintenance, client reporting, and billing.
• Investment Committee Support: Aid the GSA Investment Committee by documenting and implementing their decisions with the GSA Operations team.
• Compliance Support: Contribute to the administration of advisor and broker/dealer compliance programs, including forensic testing, documenting compliance with securities laws, registering new adviser and registered rep employees, and monitoring compliance systems.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Operational Reporting: Design, analyze, and provide relevant operational reports to management.
• Advisor Support: Assist the team of advisors with complex trade execution and the establishment of investment strategies for clients.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field.
• 5+ years in advisory or broker/dealer operations
• Knowledge and overall understanding of the securities industry, compliance rules and regulations, risks and product suitability
• Possession of or ability to obtain FINRA securities registrations, preferred
• Highly competent with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Familiarity with Orion Advisor Technology or other back-office advisor technology.
• Familiarity with Schwab Advisor Services or other RIA custodial platforms.
• Knowledge of FINRA Web CRD/IARD, MyComplianceOffice, Smarsh a plus
• Familiarity with variety of investments, particularly mutual funds, separately managed accounts and private alternatives.
• Strong analytical skills and decision-making ability.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to details.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic with the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and handle multiple projects in a rapidly changing environment.