POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Investments provides exceptional service to our clients and supports Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams on a daily basis. The Director of Investments is a senior service level position responsible for helping clients achieve their investment goals by developing, maintaining, and overseeing the strategic investment policy and program at the direction of the FA/PWA/team. This industry professional leads the oversight of the team’s reporting and performance metrics while reviewing asset allocation models with the FA/PWA/team. This professional must have strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills to effectively discuss investment strategies with the FA/PWA/team.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reviews and oversees investment functions including the oversight of policies, procedures, reporting, and performance metrics via firm-approved resources and systems.
- Partners with FA/PWA/team on the selection and oversight of investment managers, the development of asset allocation models, and executes the implementation of the investment strategy.
- Establishes relationships within the investment community to ensure access to best-in-class research and managers.
- Evaluates investment managers on behalf of FA/PWA/team, if necessary, to re-balance assets and terminate and hire managers to ensure managers and investment mandates align with the investment policy.
- Reviews and shares insights regarding the appropriate benchmarks for the current asset allocation with the FA/PWA/team.
- At the request of FA/PWA/team, participates in existing client and/or prospective client meetings, representing the service lens.
- Serves as a coordinator for business matters related to the team, ensuring that they are directed to the appropriate contact, addressed properly, efficiently, and judiciously, and track progress until resolved.
- At the direction of the client and/or FA/PWA/team, prepares and reviews various client reports or financial plans from firm-approved systems for existing or prospective clients.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS
Education and/or Experience
- 10+ years of work experience in a field relevant to the position required.
- Advanced degree or professional certification or prior industry experience required.
- Active Series 7 (GS) and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA) required.
- Additional product licenses may be required.
Knowledge/Skills
- Strong leadership skills.
- Knowledge of financial services products, including but not limited to equities, bonds, options, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and managed accounts.
- Technically proficient and quick learner of new and updated platforms.
- Detail-oriented with superior organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
- Expert knowledge of basic personal computer, MS Office (particularly MS Excel), and internet applications.
- Exceptional writing, interpersonal, and client service skills.
- Strong time management skills.
- Team player with the ability to collaborate with others.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Adaptable and ability to multi-task.
- Goal-oriented, self-motivated, and results-driven.
Reports to
- Market Business Service Officer and/or Business Service Officer.
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Version: 7/10/2024
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