What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Investments position at Claire Myers Consulting?
Looking for a start-up environment in financial planning? Join a fast-growing team dedicated to upholding excellence and always putting our clients' best interests first.Our client is an (untraditional) financial planning firm specializing in clients with complex situations : entrepreneurs and executives with equity. In this role, the Director of Investments will play a pivotal part in building out investment management operations. The Director of Investments will be responsible for executing trades, monitoring investment platforms, managing account operations, and performing in-depth financial / investment analysis.The Director will also work with advanced tools such as Power BI, Ycharts, Black Diamond, Excel, and Schwab Advisor Center to streamline processes, improve investment outcomes, and enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate for this role will be coachable, growth-oriented, data-driven, and personable, with a strong ability to adapt and thrive in our fast-growing, forward-thinking business.Essential Functions and Job DutiesTrading and Money Movement : Execute trades across client accounts in alignment with investment strategies and model portfoliosMonitor investment platforms for accuracy, efficiency, and complianceManage cash needs, account rebalancing, and settlement processesEnsure adherence to firm policies and regulatory requirements in all investment activitiesIdentify operational or investment-related challenges and develop data-driven solutionsAccount Management & Processes : Oversee and execute on account operations, including account openings, monthly billing, and investment workflows (wires, ACHs)Manage systems and tools related to portfolio management, investments, and reportingManage transfers and transitions of money moving into the firmSupport Director of Operations with needed reports from Black Diamond and Schwab Advisor Center for compliance and daily operationsInvestment Analysis and Management : Manage the 338 investment management duties within qualified plansConduct research on securities, funds, and other assets of prospective clientsPrepare asset allocation, location, and performance reportsDevelop presentations and summaries to facilitate advisor-client communicationQualified Plan Management : RFPs, tracking, and plan servicingProvide the Investment Committee with data-driven insights and analysisOversee and optimize model portfoliosCollaborate with Advisors and the Director of Financial Planning on case design and directly with clientsMinimum Qualifications : 2 years experience in investment management (operations or analyst)Minimum 1 year experience in a financial planning / advising firmBachelor’s DegreeHybrid or In Office – must live in ColoradoPreferred SkillsAdvanced skills with Microsoft Excel formulas, logic and formattingExperience and knowledge of basic financial planning, Qualified Plans, and basic tax (e.g., tax loss harvesting)Experience working with PowerBi, BlackDiamond and Schwab Advisor CenterSeries 65 certification or acquire within 6 months of employmentObtained or willing to work towards obtaining CFA or CFPCompensationSeniority level : DirectorEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Finance#J-18808-Ljbffr
