Experienced Numismatist- Onsite OKC

About the role

The numismatists are deeply involved in the daily evaluation process of all inventories that are received in the Receiving Department. This evaluation consists of researching items, determining whether they should be submitted for third-party independent grading, sent to auction, wholesaled, or added to inventory. This position works under the Director of Numismatics to consistently keep products moving quickly from Receiving, through the Evaluation area, and onto the APMEX website.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating a wide range of numismatic, semi-numismatic, and bullion products daily.
• Determining how to maximize return on investment, which entails: grading, wholesaling, auctions, or being loaded directly into the system.
• Managing the life cycle of products from the Evaluation process until the item is sold.
• Sourcing new inventory either by utilizing existing coin dealer relationships and/or by establishing new relationships.
• Purchasing items via the phone, CCE, CDHCD, or at coin shows, etc.
• Researching new items to sell.
• If CCE and/or CDHCD posts need to be made for an item to be purchased, communicate post information to the Director of Numismatics for further instruction.
• Curate products as needed using approved curation methods.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Attend coin shows to buy and sell inventory and to cultivate relationships with other dealers.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in numismatics.
• A large stable of dealers and a network of individuals to help procure inventory.
• Knowledge and proficiency of grading numismatic items with at least 90% accuracy.
• Knowledge and proficiency with at least 95% accuracy on counterfeit detection on all series and types.
• Experience in financial, bullion, or coin industries is preferred.
• Experience working cross-functionally is preferred.
• Regularly attends coin shows and stays current in the industry.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel required. Intermediate skills with other Microsoft Office products.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma.
• Knowledge and proficiency of grading numismatic items is required with at least 90% accuracy.
• Knowledge and proficiency with at least 95% accuracy on counterfeit detection on all series and types is required.
• Experience in financial, bullion or coin industries is preferred.
• Experience working cross-functionally is preferred.
• Regularly attends coin shows and stays current in the industry.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel required. Intermediate skills with other Microsoft Office products.

Skills

• Grading coins, paper money, tokens, and medals.
• Counterfeit detection.
• Authenticating numismatic items.
• Financial, bullion, or coin industry experience.
• Experience working cross-functionally.
• Attending coin shows.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• Life Insurance.
• 401K (Company matches!)
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• College Debt Repayment.
• 9 Paid Holidays.
• Paid Time Off with Sell Back Option.
• Paid Day off for your Birthday.
• Paid Volunteer Opportunities.
• Lunch and Learns.
• Free Downtown Parking.