Ameritas Life Insurance

Manager, Investment Operations

Ameritas Life Insurance$95K — $115K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Lincoln, NE
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
  • 4-7 years of experience in a Broker-Dealer and/or RIA.
  • 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
  • Strong preference for experience in cashiering/money movement.
  • FINRA Series 7 and 24 are required.
  • FINRA Series 66 or both 63 & 65 are preferred.
  • Preferred experience in advisory/financial planning fee billing and operations processing.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal departments and field partners.
  • Manage and develop a team responsible for investment operations functions.
  • Oversee daily operations to ensure timely and accurate processing.
  • Monitor quality and performance through reviews, reporting, and metrics.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and coordinate audits.
  • Resolve complex escalations by identifying root causes and implementing solutions.
  • Evaluate and improve workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work flexibility (Lincoln, NE or Cincinnati, OH) or fully remote options for suitable candidates.
Full Job Description
This role leads and oversees investment operations functions, ensuring high-quality service delivery, regulatory compliance, and effective risk management. The position drives operational efficiency, supports business growth, and develops a high-performing team while strengthening partnerships with internal stakeholders and field partners.

  • This role can be hybrid (Lincoln, NE or Cincinnati, OH) or fully remote for the right candidate.

What you do:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal departments and field partners by providing guidance, education, and issue resolution.
  • Manage and develop a team responsible for investment operations functions, including coaching, performance management, and talent development.
  • Oversee daily operations to ensure timely, accurate processing, reconciliation, and service delivery across all assigned functions.
  • Monitor quality and performance through reviews, reporting, and metrics; identify risks and implement controls to ensure adherence to policies and standards.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and internal policies; support and coordinate audits and examinations.
  • Resolve complex escalations from team members, internal partners, and field partners by identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
  • Evaluate and improve workflows, systems, and procedures to enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and improve the overall processing experience.
  • Produce and analyze operational and management reporting, providing insights and recommendations to support decision-making.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistent and compliant operations.
  • Review and approve key transactions and activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with business and regulatory requirements.

What you bring:
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is required.
  • 4-7 years of experience with a Broker-Dealer /and/or RIA is required.
  • Previous leadership or supervisory experience of 2+ years strongly desired
  • Experience with cashiering/money movement is strongly preferred.
  • FINRA series 7 and 24 are required.
  • FINRA Series 66 or 63 & 65 are preferred.
  • Experience in advisory and/or financial planning fee billing, and operations processing is preferred.
  • Previous experience with National Financial Services, Schwab, Docupace, Orion desired.

About Ameritas Life Insurance

Ameritas Life Insurance is a mutual insurance company based in Lincoln, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1887 and offers a range of life insurance, annuities, and other financial products and services. Ameritas Life Insurance is known for its strong financial ratings and commitment to customer service. The company has a network of financial professionals across the United States who help clients plan for their financial futures. Ameritas Life Insurance is a member of the Ameritas Mutual Holding Company, which also includes Acacia Life Insurance and Union Central Life Insurance.
Learn more about Ameritas Life Insurance
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1887

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