Senior Associate, Global Client Group (Independent Advisor Group)

Dimensional Fund Advisors, L.P.

$95K — $140K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA and/or CFA strongly preferred
  • Minimum 5 years experience in Financial Services/Investment industry
  • Proactive learner with strong analytical skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple projects
  • SIE, Series 7, and Series 63/66 licenses required within the first 12 weeks of hire
  • Strong computer skills with proficiency in Excel and Access

Responsibilities

  • Articulate complex investment principles to financial advisors
  • Educate advisors on portfolio solution construction
  • Interact with advisors on practice management issues
  • Travel with Regional Directors to build advisor relationships
  • Develop and deliver educational investment presentations
  • Facilitate production of complex client requests with team
  • Deepen understanding of the advisor industry and business practices

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits programs
  • Educational initiatives
  • Celebrations of company history and culture
  • Support for personal and career growth
Full Job Description
For this position, which is subject to credentials, industry experience, education, training/certifications, and/or geographic differentials, Dimensional reasonably expects to pay a salary range of:
$95,000 - $140,000
This role may also be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Job Description:

The Global Client Group (GCG) is Dimensional's distribution arm, comprising sales channels that target a diverse client set. By putting the client first, we strive to transform the way the world invests, and our solutions are a testament to the value provided to our clients. GCG is responsible for developing new business relationships as well as managing current relationships with our global clients. We take the time to understand clients' evolving needs, identifying where we can add value and collaborating to provide a better investment experience.

Our Independent Advisor Group (IAG) is responsible for working with fee-only financial advisors (RIAs) across the country. This Senior Associate role will support Regional Directors in business development and client services activities for our financial advisor clients across the west coast.

Responsibilities:
  • Articulating complex investment principles and capital market research to financial advisors
  • Educating financial advisors on why and how our portfolio solutions are constructed and work the way they do
  • Interacting with advisors on practice management related issues
  • Traveling with Regional Directors and developing strong business and personal relationships with key advisor clients
  • Developing and delivering complex and educational investment presentations to financial advisors
  • Developing and facilitating the production of complex client driven requests among a team of Associates
  • Developing a robust understanding of the advisor industry and related business practices


Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree required. MBA and/or CFA strongly preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in the Financial Services/Investment industry
  • Proactive desire to learn
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Solid quantitative problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Able to work equally well in a team environment and independently
  • Self-starter who is capable of managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines
  • Strong computer skills (Excel and Access) with the ability to learn programs as needed
  • SIE (Securities Industry Essentials), Series 7, and Series 63/66 licenses required and must be obtained within the first 12 weeks of hire as a condition of employment


This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

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