Hybrid RIA Operations Director bei Cetera Financial Group Inc
Cetera Financial Group Inc · San Diego, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in San Diego
The Cetera RIA Blueprint platform empowers independent RIAs with integrated technology, custody/clearing, trading, and client management solutions to help them grow and serve their clients more effectively. The Director, Strategy and Operations RIA Blueprint will play a key leadership role in supporting the strategic direction and operational execution of the Cetera RIA Blueprint platform. You will be responsible for planning and executing strategic processes and initiatives, serving as deputy business leader for business improvement and transformation projects, working closely with matrixed partners & leaders.
Reporting to the Head of RIA Blueprint, this role involves cross-functional collaboration to drive platform enhancements, improve the advisor experience, and ensure operational excellence. The successful Director of RIA Blueprint Strategy & Operations brings a strong analytical mindset, project management skills, and a passion for delivering value in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
Responsibilities:
• Oversees the development and execution of strategic initiatives that enhance platform capabilities and advisor satisfaction.
o Develop in depth understanding of the solution stack for RIA Blueprint, specifically custodial services, product shelf compliance requirements, and wealth management tools.
o Build a strategy to be competitive in the RIA space with the proposed product solutions and work collaboratively cross functionally to deliver determined solutions.
• Manage and track key projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals.
• Analyze operational data to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Collaborate with product, technology, and service teams to streamline processes and support platform enhancements.
• Prepare executive-level reports and presentations to communicate progress, insights, and recommendations.
• Lead operational improvements to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and enhance the overall user experience.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence within the team.
• Align the team’s strategy, processes, and expectations to meet the needs of the business and advisors.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Minimum 10 years of experience working with fee-based platforms in the RIA marketplace.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Deep understanding of the RIA market, custody and clearing, product management, and customer journey optimization.
• Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills, with a track record of driving successful operational improvements.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, investment platforms, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of simplifying complex concepts for large-scale audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop talent.
• Adaptable and comfortable with managing change and evolving priorities.
Compensation Range:
The base annual salary range for this role is $151,000 to $201,000, 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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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.
About Cetera Financial Group:
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" 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. 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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