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# DIA - Operations Associate at D.A. Davidson

- **Company:** D.A. Davidson
- **Location:** Richmond, VA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/dadavidson/124f26d5-ec48-40ae-8f63-b6bfa7e60154

## Job description

D.A. Davidson Companies is an independent, employee-owned company with a rich history spanning 90 years. We are dedicated to conducting our business in accordance with the highest standards of integrity and ethics, and delivering outstanding service to our clients and each other. We support a friendly, open and supportive culture, and encourage candid communication and productive engagement that make our companies and each of us better. Just as we work to improve our clients’ financial well-being, we also work to strengthen local communities—and giving back is one of our core values. You can learn more about our company culture and impact in our latest annual report.

Summary: This individual will work closely with other DIA staff members to ensure accuracy of data within all aspects of our portfolio accounting and trading software and provide backup coverage as necessary for Operations team members. Particular focus will be on daily account reconciliation processes.  Additionally, this individual will support account opening/closing procedures.  This position is required to maintain a high degree of confidentiality with respect to client and company information. Qualifications/Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree and/or previous experience in Finance/Accounting
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Proficient in Microsoft programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Highly organized and detail oriented, able to manage multiple demands and priorities
- Ability to work with a variety of personalities in a team environment
- Ability and desire to take on additional responsibilities to support career progression Duties:
- Support daily account reconciliation processes with various custodians
- Open/close accounts in our portfolio accounting and trading systems, and maintain account data as needed
- Provide backup and cross training with other Operations staff to facilitate redundancy of coverage, which may include: o    Facilitating the settlement of trades o    Reviewing an updating security information within our portfolio accounting and trading systems o    Monitoring and reconciling proxy voting records o    The production and distribution of monthly/quarterly client reports
- Adhere to all the firm’s Code of Ethics and Policies and Procedures, as well as its Team Agreement, which is a commitment to the following behaviors: o    Curiosity (avoid becoming defensive and remaining open to learning) o    Accountability (taking 100% responsibility (no more; no less) for results; no blaming) o    Candor (engaging in courageous truth-telling to increase power and speed in decisions) o    Awareness (tapping every emotional and intuitional resource for decisions) o    Passion (discovering and allowing people to do what they do best) o    Appreciation (expressing gratitude and fostering a culture of sincere cooperation)
- Perform any other duties and special projects as necessary 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. The compensation offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis considering a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the skills, relevant work experience, and geographic location of each specific candidate. D.A. Davidson has been in business for over 90 years! As an employee-owned company, our success is driven by our high standards of business ethics, integrity, and the belief that our Associates are our most important assets.  We hope you will consider joining us!

At D.A. Davidson, we are committed to fostering a diverse environment that supports the development and inclusivity of all employees.

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.

## ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Please answer all questions carefully.  By submitting this application for employment, I certify that all of the above information is true and complete and I understand that any falsification or omission of information made by me may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in my termination of my employment at any time during the period of my employment, regardless of the amount of time that has passed. California applicants, please see D.A. Davidson’s California Resident Privacy Policy.

## About D.A. Davidson

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: D.A. Davidson is a full-service investment firm providing wealth management, capital markets, investment banking, and fixed income services to individuals, corporations, and institutions.
- **Entity Type**: Private (employee-owned)
- **Headquarters**: Great Falls, Montana, USA
- **Founded**: 1935
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Financial Services
- **Target customers**: B2C (individuals and families), B2B (corporations, institutions, middle market companies)
- **Mission**: Deliver confidence for what’s next by combining deep expertise with personalized guidance and the strength to scale.

## Products & Services
- **Wealth Management**: Personalized financial planning and advisory services for individuals and families (Service).
- **Trust Services**: Estate and trust administration (Service).
- **Investment Management**: Discretionary portfolio management through Davidson Investment Advisors (Service).
- **Equity Capital Markets**: Institutional research, sales, and trading focused on the middle market (Service).
- **Investment Banking**: M&A advisory, capital raising, and strategic transactions for middle market companies (Service).
- **Fixed Income Capital Markets**: Underwriting, sales, and trading of municipal and other fixed income securities (Service).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of $778M (LinkedIn estimate)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Employee-owned; no external investors listed. Partners include national exchanges and middle market clients.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount of 923 (+4.7% YoY); LinkedIn followers grew 31.8% in the past year; 10 offices across the U.S. (including New York, Denver, Seattle, Omaha, Great Falls); conflicting headcount of 1,144 reported on Built In (likely includes all affiliates).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Employee-owned structure** aligns incentives with long-term client relationships.
- **90-year track record** and deep ties to the middle market.
- **Nationally recognized research** team provides proprietary insights.
- **Full-service platform** combines wealth management, capital markets, and investment banking under one roof.
- **Personalized approach** with a culture rooted in community and responsibility.

## Strategic Focus
- Expand middle market investment banking and institutional research.
- Grow the advisor network through the Advisor Development Program and apprentice programs.
- Invest in technology (e.g., AI & Automation Engineer role, Azure Cloud Engineer) to modernize operations.
- Continue to offer both remote and on-site roles to attract talent across the Davidson footprint.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Employee-owned with a collaborative, values-driven environment. LinkedIn rating 3.5/5 (244 reviews) with Work-Life 3.7, Compensation 3.4, Culture 3.7.
- **Work model**: Hybrid/remote options for certain roles (e.g., Azure Cloud Engineer, Compliance Associate); many roles are on-site at various U.S. offices.
- **Benefits**: Employee stock purchase plan, family medical leave, healthcare, apprenticeship programs, job training and talent development.
- **Perks**: Nine-week paid summer internships for wealth management, research, and corporate functions; three-year paid Apprentice Financial Advisor Program.
- **Engineering culture**: Roles like Senior Software Engineer, AI & Automation Engineer suggest a growing tech team supporting financial platforms.

## Sources
1. [dadavidson.com - About Us](https://www.dadavidson.com/About-Us)
2. [dadavidson.com - Careers](https://www.dadavidson.com/Careers)
3. [LinkedIn - D.A. Davidson Companies](https://linkedin.com/company/d-a--davidson-&-co-)
4. [Built In - D.A. Davidson Companies](https://builtin.com/company/da-davidson-companies)
5. [Lever.co - D.A. Davidson Careers](https://jobs.lever.co/dadavidson)

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