Operations Communication Specialist Job at Cetera Financial Group in Dallas

The Operations Communication Specialist (Investment Research) manages the day-to-day operations of the Investment Research team; improving, documenting and updating processes and procedures, publishing investment guidance materials and assisting the Director, Research Strategy & Development on various tasks and their strategic initiatives. This is a hybrid role, candidates must be located in Dallas, TX.

Core 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

Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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)

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the broker dealer operations.

Knowledge of investment research regulatory guidelines.

Minimum Required Education & Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Financial Services.

Travel Requirements: Up to 10%.

Compensation:

The base annual salary range for this role is $50,000 to $75,000, plus a competitive performance-based bonus. Base annual salary depends on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location. Base annual salary may also differ significantly due to geography and cost of labor considerations.

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About Us

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, 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.

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 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.S. military status, political affiliation, or any other class protected by state and/or federal law.

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