Operational Specialist

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 or Des Moines, IA or St Cloud, MN.

• Determine and publish content through the appropriate channel(s), (e.g. Advice Works, Marketing Central, , social media, etc), following individual tasks through to completion.
• Leveraging expertise of compliance and industry knowledge to draft content for broad communications.
• Coordinate with Marketing and Compliance on the creation of disclosures and other content.
• Improve and update processes and procedures as they change 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 line of contact with advisors.
• Proactively identify issues and solutions, and work collaboratively across business lines as needed to resolve.
• Learn, use and support various financial products, software and systems.
• Assist in other investment research and administrative activities as required.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Financial Services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with a variety of individuals.
• Experienced in leveraging advanced features of Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros), PowerPoint (e.g., custom templates, animations), and Word (e.g., styles, formatting automation) to support strategic initiatives. Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment on multiple projects with simultaneous timelines and hard deadlines.
• Has desire to advance investment knowledge, (e.g. Series 7 or CFA).

• Knowledge of the broker dealer operations.
• Knowledge of investment research regulatory guidelines.

Up to 10%.

The base annual salary range for this role is $45,000 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.

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 one of the largest independent financial advisor networks in the nation by number of advisors, as well as 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 independent retail firms encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors LLC, Cetera Wealth Services LLC (f/k/a Cetera Advisor Networks), Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions, or Cetera Investors). All firms are members FINRA/SIPC.

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