Investment Associate

INVESTMENT ASSOCIATE JOB SUMMARY The Investment Associate is responsible for the investment operations of the firm utilizing Northwestern Mutual's independent broker-dealer platform. This role involves hands-on execution of day-to-day operations, ensuring the efficiency of investment strategies, compliance, reporting, and client service. This role requires understanding of financial markets, investment products, operations within a broker-dealer framework, and the unique needs of our financial planning firm. This role is ideal for someone who desires a pathway to working closely with clients and has an excellent client-centered approach in their work. ABOUT ASCENT WEALTH PARTNERS Recognized as a Best-in-State Wealth Management Team in Michigan, we pride ourselves on providing personalized, high-level financial strategies that align with our clients' unique needs and values. Our team is dedicated to excellence, personal growth, and collaboration to provide the outstanding service to our clients. ESSENTIAL ROLES & OUTCOMES Perform operations of the firm's investment functions, ensuring the smooth processing of trades, portfolio rebalancing, and execution of client-directed investments platform, ensuring all systems are functioning efficiently and meet regulatory requirements. Manage the investment trade lifecycle, including order entry, trade settlement, trade reconciliations, and reporting. Ensure accurate and timely generation of client investment reports, performance reporting, and transaction confirmations. Maintain close and accurate records through the firm's Client Relationship Management system. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS Life, Health, Annuities & Long-Term Care Insurance Licenses. SIE, Series 7 and 63.