Senior Associate, Investment Transition

We are seeking to add a Sr. Associate, Investment Transitions to our growing Investment Operations Team. The primary responsibility of this position is to administer the transition of existing investments and client portfolios of newly acquired firms over to Mariner’s approved investment offerings. This role would work closely with the Investments team to develop a tailored transition plan for each acquisition firm and will work with his/her colleagues in Investment Operations & Trading to execute the transition plans.

If you are looking to build your career with a firm that puts the client first by providing 360° advice designed to last and is committed to being there for everything life brings our clients’ way, then Mariner Wealth Advisors is the right firm for you. We actively nurture the next generation of professionals, give back to the community and focus on building a diverse culture where everyone genuinely loves where they work and have the support to meet career goals.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for diligence and review of inorganic growth opportunities to understand their current investment management and trading practices
• Collaborate with Investments Team on the full investment transitions lifecycle including:

•       Developing tailored transition plan for each acquisition

•       Helping acquisitions set strategy and goals for transitioning investment strategies & portfolios

•       Tracking acquisition progress over time

• Work with acquisition firms to execute a transition plan which includes new account opening, Mariner investment enrollments, platform integration, and trading & investment training.
• Act as SME on Mariner’s investment offering, portfolio management solutions, and trading practices
• Stay up to date on Mariner’s Investment Platform solutions

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in business-related field required
• 5+ years of wealth management & investment experience, preferably in a large RIA or RIA aggregator
• Deep understanding of financial markets across multiple asset classes: equities, mutual funds, bonds, options, structured notes, alternative investments, etc.
• Experience with platform management and trading software such as Orion, BlackDiamond, Charles River, etc.
• Experience with various custodian platforms. Schwab and Fidelity preferred
• Experience with Salesforce a plus
• CFA and/or advanced degree a plus

 Skills and Knowledge:

• Embodies and demonstrates our core firm values
• Foster and build strong relationships
• Strong presentation skills and teaching / developing others
• Ability to lead, motivate and influence others
• Strong communication skills
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking ability
• A Resourceful/Self Starter who takes initiative to quickly assimilate and apply new knowledge
• Experience in collaborating with associates and teams in multiple locations
• Ability to proactively identify opportunities to enhance and exceed our client experience and expectations

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Our compensation reflects the cost of talent across multiple US geographic markets. The base pay for this position across all US geographic markets ranges from $85,000/year to $95,000/year. Pay is based on a number of factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. Roles may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits.

Mariner is a privately held national financial services firm equipped with the experience to meet your modern wealth needs. Our advisors have access to in-house expertise covering everything from tax, estate, trust, and insurance to investment banking and valuation, so they can maximize time spent creating unified wealth plans with clients. By opening more windows of wealth, we can create opportunities to positively impact the lives of many. With this purpose, we intend to raise the bar for the entire industry. Founded in 2006 with $300 million in assets under advisement, Mariner and its affiliates now advise on over $560 billion in assets as of 1/3/25. Figures include assets from Cardinal Investment Advisors, currently undergoing acquisition by Mariner Institutional and slated to operationally close by 3/31/2025. Learn more at www.mariner.com.