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Investment Operations & Client Service Specialist

Assist World
South AfricaSouth Africa
Part-time
Not Disclosed
Mid-Level

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This is a hands-on, detail-oriented role focused on processing investment and client administration tasks quickly and accurately.

You will work primarily behind the scenes, supporting advisors and internal teams with tasks such as opening new investment accounts, maintaining existing client accounts, processing money movements, updating client information, and resolving operational issues.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process new account openings with major financial custodians such as Charles Schwab, Fidelity, and Raymond James
  • Complete client account maintenance and administrative updates
  • Process requests such as money movements and changes to client information
  • Review documentation and identify missing or incorrect information
  • Communicate with advisors and internal teams when additional information is required
  • Work with investment performance reporting platforms such as Black Diamond and Orion
  • Contact custodian support teams to investigate and resolve account-related issues
  • Escalate more complex issues to team leads or appropriate members of the team
  • Follow established processes and workflows to ensure work is completed consistently
  • Maintain a high level of accuracy while processing a significant volume of work
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and communicate suggestions to the team
  • Collaborate effectively with colleagues across the business

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be someone who:

  • Has experience in investment operations, wealth management, financial services, RIA operations, client servicing, or a similar environment
  • Has experience working with investment accounts, custodians, or financial administration
  • Is highly detail-oriented and takes pride in the quality of their work
  • Can work quickly without sacrificing accuracy
  • Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Is confident identifying missing information and following up with the relevant person
  • Is comfortable communicating with external organisations and custodian support teams
  • Can follow established processes while also recognising opportunities to improve them
  • Is proactive and willing to speak up when there is a problem
  • Works well independently while remaining a strong team player

Experience With:

Experience with any of the following would be highly advantageous:

  • Charles Schwab
  • Fidelity
  • Raymond James
  • Black Diamond
  • Orion
  • RIA or wealth management platforms
  • Investment account administration
  • Client account opening and maintenance

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Assist World is a specialized outsourcing and virtual assistant agency designed to help businesses scale efficiently by providing access to top-tier global talent. Founded in 2022 by an executive team with deep experience in scaling companies, the firm operates as a comprehensive staffing partner rather than a traditional freelance marketplace. Under the hood, Assist World manages a vetted database of over 5,000 white-listed candidates, offering highly personalized matches for roles spanning accounting, real estate, healthcare, e-commerce, and administrative support. Their primary target audience spans entrepreneurs, startups, and mid-sized businesses who need to eliminate the heavy overhead of traditional hiring—such as payroll taxes, benefits, and long-term contracts—while securing dedicated, industry-specific support. What sets Assist World apart in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) landscape is its white-glove onboarding process, which includes hands-on training, a dedicated Client Success Manager for ongoing performance tracking, and a satisfaction guarantee without long-term lock-ins, currently powering the operations of over 500 brands worldwide.

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