Manager, Complex Product Supervision

Cetera Financial Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 103,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

Holidays

Wellness days

401(k)

Parental leave

HSA

FSA

EAP

Identity protection

Job summary

Cetera Financial Group in Dallas, TX seeks an experienced Manager for the Complex Products team to oversee supervision of complex investment products, including alternatives and annuities. You will lead a team, ensure regulatory adherence, and serve as SME for internal and client inquiries.

The role requires deep product knowledge, FINRA licensing, and strong leadership to drive training and collaboration with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years in financial services with 3–5 years in leadership.
• Proven expertise in complex investment products (alternatives, annuities).
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance.
• Experience in broker/dealer or wealth management environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of supervision specialists focused on complex investment products.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Operations to ensure regulatory adherence (e.g., Reg BI, FINRA rules).
• Serve as SME on complex products for internal stakeholders and clients.
• Develop and maintain product training materials and conduct training sessions for advisors and internal teams.
• Act as escalation point for product-related issues and inquiries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Investment knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Manager for the Complex Products team. This role will lead a team responsible for the oversight and supervision of complex investment products, including alternative investments and annuities. This role requires deep product knowledge, regulatory awareness, and leadership capabilities to ensure supervisors on the team are reviewing complex products transactions pursuant to firm policy and regulatory rules.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage a team of supervision specialists focused on complex investment products.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Operations to ensure regulatory adherence (e.g., Reg BI, FINRA rules).
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) on complex products for internal stakeholders and clients.
• Develop and maintain product training materials and conduct training sessions for advisors and internal teams.
• Act as escalation point for product-related issues and inquiries.

What You Need To Have

• Licensing
• FINRA Series 7 – General Securities Representative (Required)
• FINRA Series 24 – General Securities Principal (Required)
• FINRA Series 63 and/or 66 – Uniform Securities Agent/Investment Adviser (Preferred)
• State Life and Health Insurance License (Preferred, but not required)
• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred)
• Experience
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in the financial services industry, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership or product management role.
• Proven expertise in complex investment products (e.g., alternatives, annuities, etc.).
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Experience working in a broker/dealer or wealth management environment.
• Skills & Competencies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and projects.
• Deep knowledge of investment suitability and risk profiling.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role in Dallas, TX is $103,000-$130,000, plus a competitive performance-based bonus. Base salary depends on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location. Salary range may also differ significantly due to geography and cost of labor considerations.

About Us

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:

What We Give You In Return

• 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 fostering.
• 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.
• Paid caregiver leave to provide time away from work when caring for an ill or recovering family member.
• Additional benefits such as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), identity theft protection (LifeLock), pet insurance, and other voluntary benefits to provide extra peace of mind

About Cetera

Cetera Financial Group ® (Cetera) is a leading network of independent retail broker-dealers and registered investment advisers 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 and a leading provider of retail services to the investment programs of banks and credit unions. 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 (Cetera) is a network of independent retail firms, including those that are members of FINRA/SIPC: Cetera Advisors LLC; Cetera Wealth Services, LLC (formerly known as Cetera Advisor Networks); Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors); and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. Entities registered as investment advisers with the Securities and Exchange Commission include Cetera Investment Management LLC and Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Cetera’s principal office is located at 655 W. Broadway, 11th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. is an SEC registered investment adviser within the Aretec Group, Inc. (dba Cetera Holdings, an affiliate of Cetera). All the referenced entities are under common ownership. 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 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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