Due Diligence Associate

Cetera Financial Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,447 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive health, dental, and vision insurance

20+ days of paid time off

401(k) Savings plan with company contribution

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Dallas is seeking a Due Diligence Associate to assist with evaluating investment products like mutual funds and ETFs. The role involves thorough product reviews, generating memos, and maintaining approved product lists. Candidates should have at least 2 years of related experience, a business degree, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Benefits include competitive salary, healthcare coverage, and flexible time off.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Due Diligence experience at a Broker Dealer.
• Ability to work in a team environment while being independent.
• Comfortable asking hard questions.

Responsibilities

• Perform extensive, in-depth due diligence of investments.
• Conduct reviews of new mutual fund families.
• Manage ongoing review process of the advisory approved mutual fund list.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Ability to interact with product vendors

Familiarity with Morningstar software

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

College degree in a business related field

Job description

Cetera Financial Group (“CFG”) is a network of independent broker-dealers located throughout the country. CFG is currently seeking a Due Diligence Associate to assist with the due diligence review of all products offered by Cetera Financial Group.

The Due Diligence Associate, working with other diligence personnel, will review products offered by Cetera Financial Group (primarily mutual funds and ETFs), generate a review memo, and present findings to the firm’s Product Review Committee. The analyst will have the responsibility to maintain the firm’s approved product list for active ETFs, mutual funds, and the review of existing products on an ongoing basis. The due diligence process requires involvement with product manufacturers, third party research firms, and senior leaders within Cetera Financial Group.

What you will do:

• Perform extensive, in-depth due diligence of investments based on industry best practices.
• Conduct reviews of new mutual fund families for possible use at Cetera Financial Group
• Conduct reviews of specific mutual funds for possible inclusion on Cetera’s approved list of mutual funds for use in advisory accounts
• Manage ongoing review process of the advisory approved mutual fund list
• Maintain process to review new ETF offerings with a specific focus on actively managed ETFs
• Manage ongoing review of newly launched active ETFs
• Communicate result of due diligence reviews with advisors
• Organize and maintain due diligence filing systems, file correspondence, and other due diligence related records
• Work closely with analysts with primary responsibility to review advisory and insurance offerings
• Assist with tasks related to the review of insurance and advisory products
• Attending Sponsor meetings where needed
• Organize and maintain due diligence filing systems, file correspondence, and other due diligence related records

What you need to have:

• At least 2 years of Due Diligence experience at a Broker Dealer
• College degree in a buiness related field is required
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to interact with product vendors and registered representatives
• Familiarity with Morningstar software and capabilities
• Comfortable asking hard questions
• Ability to work in a team environment while also being independent
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Compensation:

The base annual salary range for this role is $20.65 to $30.00 an hour, 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.

About Us

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.

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.

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