
Jr. Invest Operations Associate
FullTimeUSD 50,000 – 120,000 per year (estimated)business-operationsoperationsfull-timeprocess-improvementon-site

Jr. Invest Operations Associate

Jr. Invest Operations Associate
Acorns
At Acorns
Our Mission Is to Look After the Financial Best Interests of the Up-and-coming
Beginning with the Empowering
Proud Step of Micro-investing
How Do We Accomplish Our Mission
Our Values
- . Lead With Heart
- With compassion, integrity, and tenacity, inspire yourself and others to move past all previous thresholds of possibility Make Bold Decisions
- We are creating a new world. Be optimistic, adventurous, and courageous. Leap fearlessly into the future Always Build Trust
- Say what you mean, mean what you say, and do what you say you're going to do. We are all owners. We are one team Never Stop Growing
- Change IS the constant. Stay hungry and curious. Be relentless in the pursuit of progress Find a way
- Never settle, no excuses, nothing is impossible. Just make it happen Our values guide us, and our mission drives us. Come join us and help deliver financial wellness for the whole family, putting the tools of wealth-making into everyone's hands. ___________________________________________________________________
Junior Invest Operations Associate
- Manage High-Volume Operational Queues: Resolve a high volume of daily customer emails and operational cases through internal case systems, including account updates, asset transfers, and account reviews. Success in this role requires strong focus, persistence, and the ability to maintain accuracy and professionalism while working through large case queues.
- Handle Escalated Customer Interactions: Occasionally handle inbound and outbound customer calls for escalated or sensitive cases, demonstrating excellent communication, professionalism, empathy, strong de-escalation skills, and sound judgment while confidently navigating high impact situations.
- Execute Core Operations: Process ACH disputes and manage incoming mail and fax inquiries regarding asset transfer requests, asset verifications, and legal levies.
- Facilitate Asset Movement: Process 3210 letter requests and partner with our Advisors team to facilitate customer outgoing asset transfers and incoming rollovers.
- Enhance the Customer Experience: Assist customers with updating funding sources and resolving complex account inquiries, ensuring every interaction reflects Acorns' mission.
- Champion Account Security: Support the Risk team by investigating account unlock requests. You will verify documentation and use standard operating procedures, policies, and best judgment to decipher between fraudulent activity and false positives.
- Balance Protection & Advocacy: Work to make the experience as smooth as possible for customers caught in "false positive" flags, while maintaining a rigorous defense to protect the firm and our customers from fraudulent losses.
- Collaborate & Improve: Work closely with the Team Lead and cross-functional teams to identify bottlenecks and establish priorities for new tools and infrastructure.
- 0–2+ years of experience in investment, banking, or financial operations.
- Unrivaled Attention to Detail: The ability to consistently execute assigned tasks with a high degree of excellence and accuracy.
- Customer-Centric Mindset: A genuine passion for speaking to customers, answering queries, and solving complex financial issues.
- Strong Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a natural ability to build rapport and trust.
- Adaptability: A proactive work ethic and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.
- Analytical Judgment: The ability to identify and escalate priority issues while using data and documentation to make informed decisions.
- Flexibility: Ability to work flexible hours; shifts may include evenings, weekends, or holidays to support our customers when they need us most.
- Hunger to deliver game-changing products.
- Exceptional drive and precision in delivery.
- A belief that your work is tied to your life's mission.
- Optimistic about the potential of societal change.
- Competitive salary and stock options
- A comprehensive benefits package for you and your family
- Flexible work location, hours, and paid time off
- 401(k) matching
- Monthly Acorns account contribution & GoHenry account for your family
- Mindfulness and Financial Wellness resources, Headspace and Addition Wealth
- Acorns Career Development Program (Ongoing training sessions, development plans, development check-ins, Cornerstone's online training platform)
- Roots Leadership Program for Emerging Leaders
- Community week onsite gatherings and various virtual events
- Talented and motivated team members who care deeply about one another, our mission, and our customers.
- The rare opportunity to create a new world. We inspire one another every day to do meaningful work that solves big societal challenges.



