Who We Are:
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (“Oppenheimer”) is a leading middle-market investment bank and full service broker-dealer. With roots tracing back to 1881, the Company is engaged in a broad range of activities in the financial services industry, including retail securities brokerage, institutional sales and trading, investment banking (both corporate and public finance), equity & fixed income research, market making, trust services and investment advisory and asset management services.
Job Description
Oppenheimer's Operations team is seeking an Operations Specialist that will support the daily functions of the Dividend department in our New York office. The role requires someone who will be able to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and communicate effectively. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and have a collaborative mindset to work as part of a team.
Responsibilities
- Enter applicable departmental data into FINET system
- Apply concept of debits and credits to daily work
- Audit data coding for the department, take corrective action when needed
- Maintain files and storage system records; work with records management vendors
- Perform basic bookkeeping for pledges and releases
- Other functions and tasks as assigned
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalency preferred
- College degree in business, finance, accounting or math is a plus
- Possess a high degree of proficiency with technology including MS Office products (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- 3-5 years in Dividends experience
Compensation
For job postings in New York City, Oppenheimer is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role. This salary range is specific to the City of New York and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making salary decisions including but not limited to your skills, qualifications, experience, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range is $60-65K at the time of this posting. Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as discretionary bonus.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalency
- College degree in business, finance, accounting, or math
- High degree of proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- 3-5 years of dividends experience
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, communicate effectively, work independently and collaboratively
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave and time off offerings appear broad, with PTO, paid sick days, paid holidays, bereavement leave, and military leave available. This breadth indicates structured time-away support across multiple needs.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family support includes family medical leave and generous parental leave, with dependent care options also listed. These offerings suggest formal support for caregiving and family needs.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Benefits span healthcare (medical, dental, vision, mental health), HSAs/FSAs, retirement and insurance options, plus an EAP, commuter benefits, legal assistance, and various discounts. The breadth points to a comprehensive baseline of programs across categories.
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Insights
What We Do
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. is a leading national investment boutique with over a century of tradition. Oppenheimer’s culture of providing innovative, customized solutions to our clients sets us apart from our competitors. Oppenheimer is proud of its reputation as a Firm that helps individuals, families, corporate executives, foundations and endowments, charities, pension plans businesses, and institutions. We occupy a unique position in the industry, thanks to the dedication, expertise, and creativity of our people. Oppenheimer Financial Advisors draw on the extensive resources and expertise of nearly 1,900 other professionals, including those in Equity Research, Capital Markets, and Investment Banking. Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc., Oppenheimer Life Agency Ltd., Oppenheimer Trust Company of Delaware and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. are wholly owned subsidiaries of Oppenheimer Holdings Inc., an integrated financial holding company. Oppenheimer is a registered broker-dealer and investment advisory firm. Securities are offered through Oppenheimer.
