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Forum Financial Management, LP

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Forum Financial Management, LP is a rapidly growing Registered Investment Advisory Firm (RIA) that has over 9 billion AUM. Forum was founded in 2002 and became an independent RIA in 2009. At Forum, we use a highly diversified investment strategy derived from decades of academic research. While this strategy has been called many things, we think the term “evidence-based investing” best describes this approach. We strive to take the emotions out of investing and counsel clients to avoid making short-sighted moves based on current market conditions.

We are in search of a candidate to join our Backoffice team. The primary responsibilities include working with senior traders and senior operations personnel in providing accurate reporting, reconciliation of client performance reporting and daily trade processing. There will be a direct interface with customer service team, principals of the firm, and our primary vendors.

This individual will be responsible for:

Job Responsibilities & Activities:

• Develop a deep understanding of Forum’s investment philosophy

• Identify client portfolios that are out of balance and determine the next steps for resolution

• Review client cash balances to be invested or generated for distribution needs

• Set up new clients in rebalancing software and coordinate with advisors to implement the investment plan

• Participate in monthly and quarterly trading audits

• Provide exceptional service for advisors and Client Service Team

• Interface with key software providers

• Provide follow-up on all assigned responsibilities and keep advisors and appropriate management informed on 

progress and concerns

• Always act in an ethical manner according to procedures outlined in the trading manual

The ideal candidate will have the following skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or equivalent experience on a Backoffice team for an RIA  or Broker Dealer

• Knowledge of Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and/or Fidelity a plus

• Knowledge of Tamarac trading software a plus

• Pursuit CFA or CFP designations are a plus but not required

General Skills:

o Solid team player

o High attention to detail

o Strong multitasking skills

o Proactive

o Works well in a fast-paced environment

o Organized and process-oriented

o Analytical with strong quantitative problem-solving skills

o Proficient in Excel

Why work for Forum Financial Management?

We are a rapidly growing organization with a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous career potential. This role will be critical in driving the future growth of the firm as we are only as successful as a firm as our advisors are individually.

Benefits- we offer a full benefits package including health (PPO, HMO, HSA, and FSA), Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance.

401k – we offer a 401k plan that includes a company safe harbor at 5%.

PTO – employees start off with 18 days plus 12 holidays each calendar year.

Flexible work schedule - we offer a hybrid working schedule.

Professional Development- Forum wants to grow our talent from within and we recognize the role that professional development plays in that. We help our employees identify professional development goals each year and we offer several ways for employees to build their individual skillset.

Continue Education- Forum supports employees that want to continue their education and we see that as an extension of our professional development initiatives.

Employee Engagement – employee engagement is very important to Forum, and we believe our employees are our greatest assets, so we strive to host quarterly cultural building activities, office luncheons, and other activities to increase productivity within the company.

Forum Financial Management, LP believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against nor favor any applicant because of race, sex, color, disability, national origin, gender identity/expression, actual or perceived.