Allworth Financial · 5 months ago
Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expAllworth Financial is an independent investment financial advisory firm specializing in retirement planning and investment advising. They are seeking a dynamic Vice President, Strategic Initiatives to lead cross-functional initiatives that drive technological innovation and operational excellence across the firm, focusing on scalable solutions and project execution.
AdviceFinancial ServicesRetirement
Responsibilities
Lead high-impact, cross-disciplinary special projects across engineering, marketing tech, operations, and M&A needs
Serve as the strategic and technical owner of initiatives involving AI, automation, strategic CRM enhancements or new tool selection, and marketing enablement tools
Be a vocal champion for AI progress within the firm, partnering with the AI council on strategy and execution
Actively seek out meaningful, scalable use cases within the business where AI can unlock efficiency, insights, or innovation
Work closely with the financial services group and Analytics team
Evaluate, prototype, and implement modern technologies (AI/ML, automation frameworks, low-code platforms) including automation
Work hands-on when necessary — writing proof-of-concept code, creating technical documentation, or leading architecture design
Stay current on AI trends and capabilities enough to confidently assess what’s possible, what’s hype, and how to frame solutions that are both ambitious and achievable
Find creative ideas to build and support data migration and conversion efforts related to acquisitions and business process optimization
Have a strong focus of efficiency, scalability, security and adherence to compliance standards
Partner with Marketing, Service, advisors and Client Experience teams to co-implement technology-backed growth strategies
Support the infrastructure team to select and deploy internal and client-facing tools that is scalable, secure, and efficient
Leverage third party service providers and offshore vendors for expertise
Research and find tools suited best for the business and perform POC to vet solutions for enhanced client experience and associate efficiency
Qualification
Required
Strong experience in software engineering and architecture (e.g., full-stack development, APIs, system integrations), project management and business analysis
Proven track record of leading transformative cross-functional projects
Experience supporting technology needs during mergers and acquisitions, especially data conversion and onboarding
Deep understanding of RIA or financial services business is mandatory
Highly communicative and capable of translating complex technology into business value
Leadership experience in matrixed environments — able to influence without direct authority
Curiosity-driven and comfortable navigating ambiguity
Preferred
Expertise in Salesforce FSC (Financial Services Cloud) preferred
HubSpot, Regal.io or other dialers, Tamarac or other Portfolio accounting systems
Data transformation/migration tools, Synapse or Microsoft Fabric data systems
AI/ML frameworks (e.g., OpenAI, StackAI, RAG frameworks)
Workflow automation (Zapier, Mulesoft, custom API integrations)
Minimum bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in software or systems engineering with a minimum of 3 years in a high growth RIA in a senior role
5+ years experience in a similar role implementing transformative technical advancements
Benefits
Medical: Blue Shield (PPOs and HDHP with HSA) plans and Kaiser (HMO) plans for California associates
Dental insurance with MetLife
Vision insurance with VSP
Optional supplemental benefits
Healthcare savings accounts with company contribution
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible working arrangements
Generous 401K contributions
Exempt associates qualify for our flexible paid time off policy.
Non-Exempt associates will receive 15 days of paid time off annually during the first three years of employment
11 Paid Holidays
Option to participate in our Equity Purchase Program
Future growth opportunities within the company
Company
Allworth Financial
Allworth Financial is an investment advisory firm that provides financial and retirement planning education.
201-500 employees
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Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Pat McClain
Co-Founder and CEO
Sandeep M.
Chief Technology Officer
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2025-10-09
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