Complex Operations Manager

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Washington, DC, USA
In-Office
100K-150K Annually
Entry level
Financial Services
The Role
Manages operational, administrative, and client-support functions across a group of branch offices. Supervises, hires, trains, and evaluates support staff; coordinates workflow, recruiting, onboarding, compliance, records, account transfers, wires, margin activity, and branch reporting. Partners with Complex Managers, Compliance, Home Office Operations, Financial Advisors, and clients to ensure efficient service and adherence to firm policies and regulatory requirements.
Summary Generated by Built In

Janney is an award-winning full-service financial services firm committed to understanding our clients' needs and providing advice beyond investments.  We are equally committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive culture where employees can use their talents to thrive and grow professionally with the firm.

The Complex Operations Manager is responsible for all operational, administrative and client support functions within a Complex (group of branch offices). The Complex Operations Manager also performs certain client supervision and support staff supervision for a Complex as delegated by the Complex Manager. This individual will function as an integral part of the Complex Manager’s team and work closely with the Compliance and Operations departments. Additionally, this individual will coordinate any operational matters involving the Complex with Home Office Operations staff and others in the firm.

 

Major Responsibilities

  • Overall supervisory responsibility for all branch operations functions in the Complex including but not limited to: cashiering, disbursement of checks and securities, processing incoming and outgoing correspondence, account transfers, margin, distribution of wire traffic, home office reports, maintenance of order tickets, client correspondence, and other documents consistent with firm retention requirements.
  • Supervising and training all Complex support staff (Private Client Associates and Operations Assistants) to ensure that Financial Advisors (FAs) and clients receive superior service consistent with Janney policy and SRO rules. Specific supervisory tasks include but are not limited to:
  • Sourcing, interviewing, selecting, hiring, registering and training of new support staff members including Private Client Associates and Operations Assistants.
  • Conducting regular staff meetings as a forum for training on new policies and procedures and to facilitate open dialogue among Private Client Associates and/or other members of the support staff.
  • Providing feedback to support staff members on their performance both on a routine basis and through annual performance reviews; addressing performance issues in conjunction with Complex Manager and Human Resources.
  • Provide work direction to Private Client Associates and/or other members of the support staff and coordinate workflow within the office.
  • Assist others by acting as a resource in the areas of training, coaching, and mentoring.
  • Actively seek out and maintain an advanced knowledge base on all products and services, technology, forms and systems.
  • Perform other duties as required that contribute to the overall effectiveness of the position and the complex as a whole.
  • May be involved with on-boarding new FAs to the branch.
  • Coordinate Complex recruiting activities with the Regional Assistant and Home Office as required.

Requirements and Qualifications

 

  • High School diploma, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • Professional Licenses: Series 7, 9 and 10, 63 and 65 (or 66)
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Able to work-effectively in a fast paced, deadline oriented environment. 
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Able to work effectively as part of a team
  • Some travel may be required
  • High ethical standards

 

The compensation package for this position consists of a base salary, (with eligibility for an annual bonus/commissions if applicable) as well as eligibility to participate in all company benefits offered by Janney to full-time employees including health, dental, medical coverage, disability income protection, life insurance, PTO/vacation, holidays, and 401(k).  The salary range for this position will be $100,000 to $150,000.  Total compensation packages at Janney are based on experience, skills, credentials, and geographical location, of each specific candidate.

 

Why work for us?

Benefits: Janney believes that its employees are the key to what makes a great company. Although work makes up a large portion of an employee’s life, we believe that a balance between work and non-work activities is essential to maintain quality performance and a positive work atmosphere. We offer a competitive package including Paid Parental Leave, generous Paid Time Off, eligibility for a $2,000 referral bonus, Employee Ownership, and Professional Development Assistance Plan designed to help you make the most of your life at work and at home—today and in the future.  Explore further.

Janney is an award-winning full-service financial services firm committed to understanding our clients' needs and providing advice beyond investments. We are equally committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive culture where employees can use their talents to thrive and grow professionally with the firm. Fostering a positive workplace experience remains a top priority. People are our strongest asset. We recognize that when our team members thrive, our firm is more successful.

Janney is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Series 7 license
  • Series 9 license
  • Series 10 license
  • Series 63 license
  • Series 65 or Series 66 license
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • High ethical standards

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Janney Montgomery Scott LLC and has not been reviewed or approved by Janney Montgomery Scott LLC.

  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match plus profit sharing is part of the package, with indications of a match improvement in 2026. Profit sharing is highlighted as a meaningful component of total rewards for eligible employees.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee ownership program is available to eligible employees and has been emphasized following the change in ownership. Broad‑based equity plans are positioned as a potential long‑term value add.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers, along with adoption and fertility assistance, signals robust family support. Additional resources such as pregnancy/postpartum and midlife support extend the coverage.

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The Company
HQ: Philadelphia, PA
2,258 Employees
Year Founded: 1832

What We Do

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a leading financial services firm dedicated to putting client needs first. We are committed to providing the best in financial and investment advice to help our clients toward their personal or business goals. We focus on building strong client relationships, supported by a foundation of trust and performance. Janney provides advice to individual, corporate and institutional clients. Our expertise includes guidance about asset management, corporate and public finance, equity and fixed income investing, equity research, institutional equity and fixed income sales and trading, investment strategy, financial planning, mergers and acquisitions, public and private capital raising, portfolio management, retirement and income planning, and wealth management. Janney is an independently-operated subsidiary of The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC). Janney is dedicated to providing financial industry professionals the opportunity to achieve their personal best. We foster a professional, respectful and team-oriented environment where employees can use their talents to thrive and grow with the firm. Our culture rewards both individual and team success and is the driving force behind our strong, long-lasting client relationships.

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