Chartwell Investment Partners
**Job Description Summary**The Cost Basis Associate applies specialized expertise in the securities industry to manage and maintain accurate cost basis, gain/loss, and corporate action data. Utilizing the Cost Basis Reporting System and other approved Raymond James platforms, the associate delivers high-quality service to both clients and internal departments through precise, timely, and consistent support. Key responsibilities include data entry, daily report review, and the investigation and resolution of discrepancies. This role requires frequent and collaborative interaction with colleagues, cross-functional departments, and branch associates.
This position follows our hybrid-friendly schedule, so you get the best of both worlds – flexibility and collaboration. In office days will be 3 per week averaging 12 days per month in in one of the following locations: St. Petersburg, FL or Memphis, TN.
This position requires full-time onsite work for the first 90 days. Must live within commutable distance from our home office.**Job Description****Responsibilities:*** Inputs and maintains data on a Cost Basis Reporting system.* Acts as a team member for issues and projects requiring moderate research and analysis.* Contributes feedback to overall improvement of Cost Basis Reporting's processes and internal systems, and assists in implementing corrective actions and solutions as necessary.* Conduct data entry into company systems, and review and verify the information to ensure accuracy and accessibility.* Carry out operational tasks by following established processes. May involve adjusting basic settings or parameters in order to meet performance standards.* Use standard office software to carry out basic formatting of letters, memoranda, and routine reports.* Maintain files and records.* Ensure a positive experience for internal clients by having courteous interactions with them.* Assess compliance with established standards and protocols for routine inquiries.* Support others by carrying out basic data management tasks.* Follow a range of mandatory procedures to ensure that work is carried out to the required quality standards and/or to ensure adherence to external regulatory codes and internal codes of conduct.* Develop and maintain excellent procedural or technical skills by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.**Knowledge of:*** Financial markets and products.* Fundamental concepts of calculating capital gains and losses.* Fundamental investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industry.**Skills:*** Supports business processes with guidance but not constant supervision by understanding and effectively using standard office equipment and standard software packages.* Uses clear and effective verbal communications skills under supervision to express ideas, request actions and formulate plans or policies.* Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to plan, organize, prioritize and oversee activities to efficiently meet business objectives.* Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to develop appropriate plans or perform necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements.* Works under guidance (but not constant supervision) to analyze data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making.* Uses an understanding of numerical concepts to perform mathematical operations such as report analysis under supervision.* Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to develop, monitor, interpret and understand policies and procedures, while making sure they match organizational strategies and objectives.* Works under supervision to select, deploy and get the best results from the most appropriate office system.**Education**Bachelor’s: Accounting, Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Finance, High School (HS) (Required)**Work Experience**General Experience - 4 to 6 months**Certifications****Travel**Less than 25%**Workstyle**HybridAt Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.
We expect our associates at all levels to:
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Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
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Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
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Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
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Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
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Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firmAt Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates.
When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.#LI-SJ1Thanks for your interest in working with Raymond James. While we might not have the perfect role for you today, we'd love to keep in touch.to stay up to date on career opportunities that may be a good fit for you.Our business is deeply focused on people and their financial well-being. We're committed to helping individuals, corporations and institutions achieve their goals, while also supporting successful professionals and helping our communities prosper. We believe doing well and doing good aren't mutually exclusive.As an established but ever-evolving company, you can start – or continue – growing your career here. We invest in you with wide-ranging benefits and the support of leaders and colleagues who care. From development opportunities and enriching networking groups to prioritizing diversity, inclusion and the power of different perspectives, Raymond James is where good people grow.Our people-first culture is outlined in our . Check it out to see why many choose to work at Raymond James – and why they stay. #J-18808-Ljbffr
This position follows our hybrid-friendly schedule, so you get the best of both worlds – flexibility and collaboration. In office days will be 3 per week averaging 12 days per month in in one of the following locations: St. Petersburg, FL or Memphis, TN.
This position requires full-time onsite work for the first 90 days. Must live within commutable distance from our home office.**Job Description****Responsibilities:*** Inputs and maintains data on a Cost Basis Reporting system.* Acts as a team member for issues and projects requiring moderate research and analysis.* Contributes feedback to overall improvement of Cost Basis Reporting's processes and internal systems, and assists in implementing corrective actions and solutions as necessary.* Conduct data entry into company systems, and review and verify the information to ensure accuracy and accessibility.* Carry out operational tasks by following established processes. May involve adjusting basic settings or parameters in order to meet performance standards.* Use standard office software to carry out basic formatting of letters, memoranda, and routine reports.* Maintain files and records.* Ensure a positive experience for internal clients by having courteous interactions with them.* Assess compliance with established standards and protocols for routine inquiries.* Support others by carrying out basic data management tasks.* Follow a range of mandatory procedures to ensure that work is carried out to the required quality standards and/or to ensure adherence to external regulatory codes and internal codes of conduct.* Develop and maintain excellent procedural or technical skills by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.**Knowledge of:*** Financial markets and products.* Fundamental concepts of calculating capital gains and losses.* Fundamental investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industry.**Skills:*** Supports business processes with guidance but not constant supervision by understanding and effectively using standard office equipment and standard software packages.* Uses clear and effective verbal communications skills under supervision to express ideas, request actions and formulate plans or policies.* Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to plan, organize, prioritize and oversee activities to efficiently meet business objectives.* Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to develop appropriate plans or perform necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements.* Works under guidance (but not constant supervision) to analyze data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making.* Uses an understanding of numerical concepts to perform mathematical operations such as report analysis under supervision.* Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to develop, monitor, interpret and understand policies and procedures, while making sure they match organizational strategies and objectives.* Works under supervision to select, deploy and get the best results from the most appropriate office system.**Education**Bachelor’s: Accounting, Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Finance, High School (HS) (Required)**Work Experience**General Experience - 4 to 6 months**Certifications****Travel**Less than 25%**Workstyle**HybridAt Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.
We expect our associates at all levels to:
•
Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
•
Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
•
Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
•
Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
•
Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firmAt Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates.
When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.#LI-SJ1Thanks for your interest in working with Raymond James. While we might not have the perfect role for you today, we'd love to keep in touch.to stay up to date on career opportunities that may be a good fit for you.Our business is deeply focused on people and their financial well-being. We're committed to helping individuals, corporations and institutions achieve their goals, while also supporting successful professionals and helping our communities prosper. We believe doing well and doing good aren't mutually exclusive.As an established but ever-evolving company, you can start – or continue – growing your career here. We invest in you with wide-ranging benefits and the support of leaders and colleagues who care. From development opportunities and enriching networking groups to prioritizing diversity, inclusion and the power of different perspectives, Raymond James is where good people grow.Our people-first culture is outlined in our . Check it out to see why many choose to work at Raymond James – and why they stay. #J-18808-Ljbffr