Financial Designs Ltd. · 3 months ago
Vice President Operations
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
10+ years expFinancial Designs Ltd. is a boutique privately held firm recognized as a leader in wealth transfer and insurance planning. The Vice President of Operations will oversee daily business operations, personnel, and compliance with securities-related regulations while collaborating with the ownership group to achieve the firm's goals.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Oversee operations of FDL and collaborate with the FDL Ownership group to develop short and long-term goals to keep the business relevant, cost efficient, high performing and current in HR, business applications and technology
Human Resources – Employee Recruiting and Retention, Payroll, Administrator for 401(k) Plan and Health Benefits, Legal compliance, Business Insurance matters. Manage operations while maintaining a positive culture of mutual trust and respect
Compliance – Act as CIO and Supervisory Principal of compliance. Overseeing procedures to maintain FINRA regulatory, Cybersecurity safety and compliance requirements
Financial – Collaborate with the President/CEO to build budgets. Approve all account payables and resolve account receivable issues. Allocate resources and manage cash flow in line with business objectives
Entity matters – Oversee Business Insurance, and Space Facility needs
Participate in marketing initiatives as needed to enhance the reputation of the firm
Build relationships within M Financial, supporting the Member Firm community, through best practice sharing and maintain the reputation of FDL as leader among Member Firm peers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration or equivalent college degree
Minimum of 10 years of proven experience in a Senior Leadership role with oversight, ideally within a financial services operation
In depth understanding and experience in the operations of a company, including business operations, budgeting, human resources, technology, cybersecurity, legal and regulatory compliance, finance/accounting and sales
Leadership skills to effectively lead both in terms of day-to-day management of the company and execution of the short-term and long-term business goals as directed by the FDL Ownership group
Demonstrated Interpersonal, problem solving and decision-making skills
Team builder with exceptional managerial skills
Financial acumen, cashflow management, accounting, audits and business forecasting skills
Interpersonal skills must be excellent and the ability to communicate, engage and motivate others is critical to success
Preferred
MBA Preferred
Preferred Series 7, 24, 63 Securities registrations and Colorado Life/Health and Variable insurance licenses. Required to obtain within a year
Benefits
Medical insurance
Telehealth
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Family and Medical Leave (through FAMLI Colorado)
Competitive Salary
Opportunity for Bonus
401(k) Program and Company Match up to 4%
Tuition Reimbursement for approved Industry related coursework
Certification and License sponsorship
Paid Vacation and Paid Holiday Time Off
Free Indoor Parking
Free Fitness Center in the building
Team Connect Social events and Community Giving Events
"Dress for your Day" dress code
On the job mentor training and development
Tuition Reimbursement for industry related courses
Certification and License Sponsorship support for costs to achieve Securities Licenses, CLU, ChFC, ALU and LOMA designations
Company
Financial Designs Ltd.
Financial Designs Ltd. (FDL) was founded in 1970 and is one of the country's leading specialty insurance advisory firms.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Karen Cecile
Chief Operating Officer/Principal
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