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Cetera Financial Group · 20 hours ago

Operational Specialist

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$45K/yr - $75K/yr

3+ years exp

Cetera Financial Group is a leading network of independent retail broker-dealers empowering the delivery of objective financial advice. The Operations Communication Specialist (Investment Research) manages the day-to-day operations of the Investment Research team, improving processes, publishing investment guidance materials, and assisting with strategic initiatives.

AdviceFinancial ServicesRetailRetirementWealth Management

Hiring Manager

Hailey Bernier

Responsibilities

Determine and publish content through the appropriate channel(s), (e.g. AdviceWorks, MarketingCentral, Cetera.com, social media, etc), following individual tasks through to completion

Leveraging expertise of compliance and industry knowledge to draft content for broad communications

Coordinate with Marketing and Compliance on the creation of disclosures and other content

Improve and update processes and procedures as they change for the Investment Research team

Secure approvals for communication materials according to company processes and guidelines

Assist the team in managing the third-party research platform

Publish quarterly reports, analyses, presentations, and other research materials for advisors and their clients

Manage menus and databases and serve as the first line of contact with advisors

Proactively identify issues and solutions, and work collaboratively across business lines as needed to resolve

Learn, use and support various financial products, software and systems

Assist in other investment research and administrative activities as required

Qualification

Financial Services experienceMicrosoft Excel advanced featuresInvestment knowledge Series 7Investment knowledge CFAWritten communication skillsVerbal communication skillsCross-functional collaborationBroker dealer operationsInvestment research regulations

Required

Minimum of 3 years of experience in Financial Services

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work cross-functionally with a variety of individuals

Experienced in leveraging advanced features of Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros), PowerPoint (e.g., custom templates, animations), and Word (e.g., styles, formatting automation) to support strategic initiatives

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects with simultaneous timelines and hard deadlines

Has desire to advance investment knowledge, (e.g. Series 7 or CFA)

Preferred

Knowledge of the broker dealer operations

Knowledge of investment research regulatory guidelines

Benefits

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, and 2 paid wellness days 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.