Cetera Financial Group is hiring : Operations Communication Specialist in Dallas

Overview

Base pay range

50,000.00 / yr - $75,000.00 / yr

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.

Responsibilities

• Determine and publish content through the appropriate channel(s) (e.g., AdviceWorks, MarketingCentral, Cetera.com, social media), following individual tasks through to completion.
• Draft content for broad communications leveraging compliance and industry knowledge.
• Coordinate with Marketing and Compliance on the creation of disclosures and other content.
• Improve and update processes and procedures 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 point of contact with advisors.
• Proactively identify issues and solutions, and collaborate across business lines to resolve them.
• 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 (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros), PowerPoint (custom templates, animations), and Word (styles, formatting automation) to support strategic initiatives. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects with simultaneous timelines and hard deadlines.
• Desire to advance investment knowledge (e.g., Series 7 or CFA).

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of 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.

About Us

Cetera Financial Group 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 wealth management and advisory platforms, 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, and Cetera Financial Specialists.

Cetera Financial Group is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, physical and / or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, U.S. military status, political affiliation, or any other class protected by law.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management

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