Senior Investment Solutions Manager

Cetera Financial Group (CFG) is currently seeking an Investment Advisory Platform Manager to support the ongoing enhancements and growth of our RIA Services business line.

This is a unique opportunity to participate in architecting, developing and managing a newly launched advisory platform primarily serving independent RIAs.

Collabration with internal departments such as operations, digital solutions, compliance, and research as well as with external strategic partners is a critical component of this role.

This is a hybrid role, one day weekly in the office.

What you need to have :

Platform Development

• Participate in the design and development of the advisory platform in alignment with the company’s vision and strategy
• Manage platform enhancements from concept to launch, including documenting scope, managing requirements, assisting with prioritization, and facilitating the post-live transition to business as usual
• Communicate and work with key stakeholders to understand business requirements and expectations for delivery
• Prepare and present platform updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and other stakeholders
• Act as an advisory platform subject matter expert on projects
• Maintain knowledge current and emerging industry trends
• Analyze financial and other data including competitive intel

Platform Management

• Work with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate, and on-budget delivery of initiatives
• Manage customizations and issue resolution for advisors as well internal departments such as compliance, digital solutions and operations
• Collaborate across internal teams and business lines to identify, develop, and execute enhancements
• Assist in the creation of content for advisor-facing materials such as FAQs and job aids
• Support the consulting and sales teams in driving adoption of the platform
• Develop reports, dashboards and other illustrations to inform business decisioning
• Gather and analyze customer feedback to improve the platform experience

Vendor Management

• Assist with the management of third-party vendor relationships including financial planning, performance reporting, and portfolio management relationships
• Assist with enhancement requests and issue resolution

What you need to have :

• Undergraduate degree from a four-year college or university
• 8+ years of experience in the financial services industry
• Securities licenses (Series 7, 24, 63 / 65, 66) preferred
• Previous experience with fintech systems like Orion, Envestnet, or Black Diamond, preferred
• Knowledge of the RIA landscape preferred
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills preferred
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Initiative and desire to go above and beyond to deliver a first-clas client experience
• Entrepreneurial spirit with ability to manage multiple projects and deliver under pressure with tight and shifting deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills, work ethic and team player mentality who can work with different groups looking to accomplish varied objectives
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, acts with professionalism when dealing with clients, business partners, and senior management

What we give you in return :

Not many teams can say that they support people’s dreams coming to life We happen to do that every day. And as important as we know your career is, we recognize that there’s a whole lot more to life.

To ensure that our Employees can make the most of their time outside of working hours, we offer a competitive salary and for full-time roles, a benefits package including :

• Inclusive health, dental, vision and life insurance plans built to support diverse lifestyles, offer preventative care, and protect against hardship.
• Easy access to mental health benefits to meet our team members and their families where they are.
• 20+ days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, 1 paid wellness day and 1 days of paid volunteer time off (VTO) to give our employees the time they need to stay close with their loved ones, recharge, and give back to their communities.
• 401(k) Savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%), and access to a financial professional to offer our employees the opportunity to plan-ahead for a strong financial future well beyond their working years.
• Paid parental leave to support all team members with birth, adoption, and foster.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options to help you save money on healthcare, daycare, commuting, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and more.

About Cetera Financial Group :

Cetera Financial Group ® ("Cetera") is a leading network of independent retail broker-dealers empowering the delivery of objective financial advice to individuals, families and company retirement plans across the country through trusted financial advisors and financial institutions.

Cetera is an independent financial advisor network and a leading provider of retail services to the investment programs of banks and credit unions.

Through its multiple distinct firms, Cetera offers independent and institutions-based advisors the benefits of a large, established broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, while serving advisors and institutions in a way that is customized to their needs and aspirations.

Advisor support resources offered through Cetera include award-winning wealth management and advisory platforms, comprehensive broker-dealer and registered investment adviser services, practice management support and innovative technology.

Cetera Financial Group " refers to the network of retail independent broker-dealers encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors , Cetera Advisor Networks , Cetera Financial Institutions, Cetera Financial Specialists , and First Allied Securities .

Cetera Financial Group is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. For us, this is the only acceptable way to do business.

Accordingly, all employment decisions at the Cetera Financial Group, including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, and placement, will be made without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, physical and / or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, religion, religious dress and / or grooming, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, U.

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