Staff Aide

Job Description

D.A. Davidson Companies is an independent, employee-owned company with a rich history spanning more than 80 years. We are dedicated to conducting our business in accordance with the highest standards of integrity and ethics, and delivering exceptional service to our clients and each other. We support a friendly, open and respectful culture, and encourage candid communication and productive engagement that make our companies and each of us better.

A dynamic team located in the Missoula, MT office of D.A. Davidson & Co. is seeking to fill a Staff Aide position. Significant training and work responsibility come with this position. The individual in this position plays an important role in the daily operations of the team.

Responsibilities are designed to leverage time in an effort to increase team’s productivity. Duties include maintaining client records, correspondence, mailings, filing, special projects, office-related tasks, and other items as delegated. Entry level position provides exposure to financial services industry. In office, long term position with flexible set schedule during business hours.

Proficiency in the use and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required. Must be motivated team player and able to take instruction effectively, yet also work well without supervision. Dependability, accuracy and punctuality necessary. Excellent communication and critical thinking skills required.

This exciting opportunity is part-time. While this position requires the hours worked to be in the office during the work day, we offer maximum flexibility regarding class schedule, extracurricular activities and family commitments.

Experience and Skills

Qualifications/Requirements:
* Personable and friendly with strong verbal skills
* Ability to follow policies and procedures and to maintain client confidentiality
* Ability to prioritize work load, manage deadlines and work independently when necessary
* Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
* Ability to proactively work with both external and internal clients. Relate with others in a professional manner in order to accomplish work responsibilities and objectives.
* Ability to maintain regular, predictable attendance.
* Perform any other duties and special projects as necessary!

Duties:
* Provide assistance to a team of financial planning and portfolio management professionals with day-today duties and special projects as assigned.
* Assignments may include:
o Compiling detailed client financial activity information.
o Organizing paper files and electronic files.

What we offer:
Competitive salary plus excellent benefits and perks including, but not limited to:
* Medical, Dental and Vision
* Company 401(k)and ESOP contribution
* Generous sick, vacation, and maternity/parental leave
* Paid holidays
* Professional Development Opportunities
* Tuition Reimbursement ($15,000 lifetime cap)
* Discounted personal insurance including home, auto and recreational vehicles
* Charitable gift-matching program
* Davidson Day of Giving - Our tradition of positively impacting communities in which we live and work.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.