Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

D.A. Davidson Companies is an independent, employee-owned company with a rich history spanning 90 years. We are dedicated to conducting our business in accordance with the highest standards of integrity and ethics, and delivering outstanding service to our clients and each other. We support a friendly, open and supportive culture, and encourage candid communication and productive engagement that make our companies and each of us better. Just as we work to improve our clients’ financial well-being, we also work to strengthen local communities—and giving back is one of our core values. You can learn more about our company culture and impact in our latest annual report.

Summary: 
This individual will work closely with other DIA staff members to ensure accuracy of data within all aspects of our portfolio accounting and trading software and provide backup coverage as necessary for Operations team members. Particular focus will be on daily account reconciliation processes. Additionally, this individual will support account opening/closing procedures. This position is required to maintain a high degree of confidentiality with respect to client and company information.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree and/or previous experience in Finance/Accounting 
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Proficient in Microsoft programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Highly organized and detail oriented, able to manage multiple demands and priorities
• Ability to work with a variety of personalities in a team environment
• Ability and desire to take on additional responsibilities to support career progression

Duties: 
• Support daily account reconciliation processes with various custodians
• Open/close accounts in our portfolio accounting and trading systems, and maintain account data as needed
• Provide backup and cross training with other Operations staff to facilitate redundancy of coverage, which may include:
o Facilitating the settlement of trades
o Reviewing an updating security information within our portfolio accounting and trading systems
o Monitoring and reconciling proxy voting records
o The production and distribution of monthly/quarterly client reports
• Adhere to all the firm’s Code of Ethics and Policies and Procedures, as well as its Team Agreement, which is a commitment to the following behaviors:
o Curiosity (avoid becoming defensive and remaining open to learning)
o Accountability (taking 100% responsibility (no more; no less) for results; no blaming)
o Candor (engaging in courageous truth-telling to increase power and speed in decisions)
o Awareness (tapping every emotional and intuitional resource for decisions)
o Passion (discovering and allowing people to do what they do best)
o Appreciation (expressing gratitude and fostering a culture of sincere cooperation)
• Perform any other duties and special projects as necessary

What we offer:
Competitive salary plus excellent benefits and perks including, but not limited to:
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company 401(k)and ESOP contribution 
• Generous sick, vacation, and maternity/parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement ($15,000 lifetime cap)
• Discounted personal insurance including home, auto and recreational vehicles
• Charitable gift-matching program
• Davidson Day of Giving – Our tradition of positively impacting communities in which we live and work.

The compensation offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis considering a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the skills, relevant work experience, and geographic location of each specific candidate.

D.A. Davidson has been in business for over 90 years! As an employee-owned company, our success is driven by our high standards of business ethics, integrity, and the belief that our Associates are our most important assets. We hope you will consider joining us!

At D.A. Davidson, we are committed to fostering a diverse environment that supports the development and inclusivity of all employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Please answer all questions carefully. By submitting this application for employment, I certify that all of the above information is true and complete and I understand that any falsification or omission of information made by me may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in my termination of my employment at any time during the period of my employment, regardless of the amount of time that has passed. California applicants, please see D.A. Davidson’s California Resident Privacy Policy.

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