Managed Assets Research Associate

D.A. Davidson • Seattle, WA

105d • $90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

D.A. Davidson & Co.’s Managed Assets Research Department provides a multitude of services for our firm’s advisors and their clients. The research team is responsible for developing and maintaining recommendations across the mutual fund, ETF and Separately Managed Account (SMA) landscape. Further, this research department is also responsible for managing a wide array of asset allocation portfolios on a discretionary basis for our firm’s advisors and their clients. Communications with our financial advisors are primarily provided through quarterly presentations, model portfolio reports, client portfolio reviews, conference calls, and availability by direct phone or email for engagement with our advisors. The primary function of the Research Associate position is to support the overall activities of the Managed Assets Research department. We are looking for an associate with an organic interest in the financial markets and investments, who is motivated by the prospect of playing a vital role in delivering high level of service and quality investment solutions to our advisors and their clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, marketing or related field required.
• Series 7 & 65/66, or willingness to obtain.
• Progress toward, or desire to pursue, the CFA or CAIA charter designation also viewed positively.
• 2+ years of experience in the financial services industry, preferably in an environment of working with financial advisors.
• Strong writing and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat, and/or Morningstar Direct a significant plus.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal, with excellent organizational skills.
• Articulate, confident, driven professional with the ability to work well independently, and as part of a cohesive team in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with Morningstar Direct.

Responsibilities

• Provide research and marketing support, as needed, to the department’s director and broader team.
• Assist in the continued development of the research team’s communications process and procedures.
• Proofreading/editing text, creating supporting charts & tables, and ultimately distributing presentations and reports through different mediums.
• Maintaining and developing investment reports and note templates.
• Maintain and continue to develop the Managed Assets Research intranet site, internal department databases, and other communications.
• Keeping organized files for our internal and external publications and other department activities, as appropriate.
• Respond to frequent ad hoc research requests from financial advisors, typically by phone and/or email.
• Assist the research team in client portfolio reviews and proposals.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company 401(k) and ESOP contribution
• Generous sick, vacation, and maternity/parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement ($15,000 lifetime cap)
• Discounted personal insurance including home, auto and recreational vehicles
• Charitable gift-matching program
• Davidson Day of Giving – Our tradition of positively impacting communities in which we live and work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree