Director of Investments - Perspective Wealth Advisors : Job Details

*** Open for Applications through February 20th

Anticipated Hiring Range: $90,000- $120,000 annually

Classification: Full Time Exempt with Benefits

Reports To: Principal/Owner

Location: Loveland, Colorado

Position Summary

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. Perspective Wealth Advisors in 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 our 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.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Minimum Requirements

· Minimum 2 years + experience in investment management (operations or analyst)

· Bachelor's Degree

· Hybrid or In Office – must live in Colorado

Preferred Skills

· Minimum 1 year + experience in a financial planning/advising firm.

· Advanced skills with Microsoft excel formulas, logic and formatting.

· Experience and knowledge of basic financial planning, Qualified Plans, and basic tax (e.g., tax loss harvesting)

· Experience working with PowerBi, BlackDiamond and Schwab Advisor Center

· Series 65 certification or acquire within 6 months of employment.

· Obtained or willing to work towards obtaining CFA or CFP

Essential Functions and Job Duties

Trading and Money Movement:

• Execute trades across client accounts in alignment with investment strategies and model portfolios.
• Monitor investment platforms for accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Manage cash needs, account rebalancing, and settlement processes.
• Ensure adherence to firm policies and regulatory requirements in all investment activities.
• Identify operational or investment-related challenges and develop data-driven solutions.

Account 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 reporting.
• Manage transfers and transitions of money moving into PWA.
• Support Director of Operations with needed reports from Black Diamond and Schwab Advisor Center for compliance and daily operations

Investment Analysis and Management:

• Manage the 338 investment management duties within qualified plans.
• Conduct research on securities, funds, and other assets of prospective clients.
• Prepare asset allocation, location, and performance reports.
• Develop presentations and summaries to facilitate advisor-client communication.
• Qualified Plan Management: RFPs, tracking, and plan servicing.
• Provide the Investment Committee with data-driven insights and analysis.
• Oversee and optimize PWA model portfolios.
• Collaborate with PWA advisors and Director of Financial Planning on case design and directly with clients.

Additional Disclosures

The above statements reflect the principal functions of the occupation described. They shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

Perspective Wealth Advisors reserves the right to alter, amend, change, or terminate any responsibilities or other information provided in this job description at any time, with or without notice.

Benefits Include: Health (medical, dental, and vison), generous paid time off, sick leave, bereavement, and 9 federal holidays. Additionally, after 6 months of employment PWA offers a 4% 401(k) as well as bonus and incentive compensation

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements for this in-person office job include the ability to sit for extended periods, use hands for tasks such as typing, handling documents, and operating office equipment, as well as reach with arms and hands. Clear communication through talking and hearing is essential, and close visual acuity is required for tasks like analyzing data, transcribing, using a computer, reading printed materials. The role also demands the ability to adjust focus for both close and distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

EOE Statement: Perspective Wealth Advisors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a background and national sex offender search.