RIA Integration Manager

Cetera Financial Group•Dallas, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an RIA Integration Manager, you’ll lead the full lifecycle of bringing newly acquired Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) firms into our organization. From the moment a deal is signed through full integration, you’ll act as a primary contact and trusted partner for advisors and their teams. This role blends project leadership, relationship management, and problem-solving. You’ll guide advisors through a major career transition—keeping things on track operationally while ensuring they feel supported and confident throughout the process. You’ll typically manage 4–6 integrations at once, partnering closely with internal teams across the business (Legal, Compliance, Finance, HR, IT, and more) and working alongside integration specialists. This is a hybrid role with approximately 10%-25% travel.

Requirements

Ability to stay calm, steady, and solution-focused in high-pressure or emotional situations.
Strong relationship management skills—you connect well with people and build trust quickly.
Experience managing multiple complex projects at once with competing priorities.
A collaborative mindset—you work well across teams and influence without authority.
Comfort working within structured processes while also suggesting improvements.
Strong written and presentation skills.
Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

5+ years in financial services, especially in RIA, wealth management, or M&A integration.
Familiarity with brokerage/advisory operations (e.g., ACATs, repapering, platform transitions).
Ability to navigate ambiguity or evolving processes.
Knowledge of custodians like Schwab, Fidelity, or Pershing.
Project management or process improvement certifications (PMP, Six Sigma).

Responsibilities

Act as a primary point of contact for advisors, leading integrations from deal signing through full onboarding with a strong concentration on transitioning accounts to Cetera and successors.
Guide advisors through complex transitions with clarity, empathy, and strong communication.
Drive progress while ensuring advisors feel supported and engaged—not overwhelmed.
Develop and execute tailored account transition plans, identifying risks early and ensuring long-term success.
Maintain accurate plans and provide transparent updates to leadership.
Track key metrics and share insights to improve processes and outcomes.