Senior Associate, Global Client Group (Independent Advisor Group)

Dimensional Fund Advisors, L.P.

$80K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA and/or CFA strongly preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in the Financial Services/Investment industry
  • Proactive desire to learn and grow
  • Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities
  • Self-starter capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines
  • Strong computer skills, particularly in Excel and Access; quick learner of new software
  • SIE, Series 7, and Series 63/66 licenses required within 12 weeks of hire

Responsibilities

  • Articulate complex investment principles to financial advisors
  • Educate advisors on portfolio solutions and their construction
  • Interact with advisors on practice management issues
  • Travel with Regional Directors to build relationships with key advisors
  • Develop and deliver educational investment presentations
  • Facilitate the production of complex client-driven requests
  • Cultivate a deep understanding of the advisor industry and practices

Benefits

  • Exposure to fee-only financial advisor industry
  • Opportunity for professional growth and development
  • Engagement with a collaborative team environment
  • Travel opportunities with Regional Directors
  • Diverse responsibilities across client service and business development
Full Job Description
Job Description:

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 east 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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