Onboarding Operations Specialist

The Role:  

As a Operations Specialist, you will support investors and internal teams by processing inbound cash and asset transfer requests into self-directed retirement accounts. This role focuses on reviewing transfer documentation, submitting requests to delivering custodians, tracking transfer status, and following up to ensure timely completion.

In addition to transfer processing responsibilities, this role provides cross-functional support to the New Accounts Onboarding team by assisting with account maintenance requests as needed to help balance team capacity and ensure timely service delivery.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective written and verbal communication while managing multiple transactions simultaneously.

Location: This role requires 2-3 days a week in office in San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities: 

• Review incoming cash and asset transfer paperwork for completeness and accuracy prior to submission
• Submit transfer requests to third-party custodians via approved delivery methods (fax, secure upload, mail, or email when applicable)
• Track transfer pipelines and follow up with custodians as needed
• Maintain accurate notes and status updates within internal systems
• Communicate with investors regarding missing documentation or transfer status updates
• Collaborate with onboarding and account maintenance teams to resolve transfer-related issues
• Provide cross-team support to the New Accounts team by assisting with account maintenance requests as needed
• Assist with internal operational projects as assigned by management

• Review transfer authorization forms and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Submit cash and asset transfer requests to delivering custodians
• Monitor transfer queues and aging requests
• Follow up with custodians to ensure timely processing of transfers
• Identify missing or incorrect documentation and coordinate corrections
• Provide status updates to investors and internal teams
• Maintain accurate transaction tracking and data entry across systems
• Research transfer delays and discrepancies
• Coordinate with onboarding and account maintenance teams as needed
• Support the New Accounts team with processing account maintenance requests based on staffing levels and operational priorities
• Perform other duties as assigned

• 1+ year of experience in financial services, operations support, or transaction processing
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple open requests simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Strong problem-solving and follow-through skills
• Comfortable working in a process-driven, ticket-based workflow environment
• Knowledge of IRAs or retirement account transfers is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Experience processing retirement account transfers (IRA transfers preferred)
• Experience working with custodians, trust companies, RIAs, or broker-dealers
• Familiarity with transfer authorization documentation
• Experience reviewing financial paperwork for completeness and accuracy
• Experience working in queue-based operations environments
• Physical requirements: operate a computer for 8 hours per day; give and receive detailed information through verbal and written communication

For residents of San Francisco, CA the annual salary range for this role is $24/hr - $25/hr + annual bonus. Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on geography, candidate experience and expertise, bonus, and other factors