Company

Ludacka Wealth Partners is a financial planning and advisory firm, which for 26 years has offered wealth management, retirement and estate planning, and comprehensive insurance coverage to clients in over 40 states. In 2023, Ludacka Wealth Partners was ranked as a Top 20 Financial Security Practice in the United States by Forbes Magazine , and was recognized by Northwestern Mutual as the #5 financial advisory firm in the Northwestern Mutual network nationwide .

Job Description

As an Investment Operations Associate, you will directly support our investment management team with account maintenance, trading, reporting & analysis, compliance management and client service. This role requires a responsible, focused, highly organized person willing to work collaboratively with team members and partners in the Northwestern Mutual home office to deliver a superior client experience. This is a salaried position on the operations team – no sales or business development is required in this role.

Significant Job Responsibilities

• Manage the investment account set-up process, including forms, signatures and client contact.
• Execute trade orders on accounts.
• Run investment analysis and performance reports.
• Perform account maintenance – transfers/deposits/withdrawals, address & beneficiary changes.
• Monitor open case inventory of account operations tasks in process.
• Handle routine client service matters via e-mail, phone and website.
• Solve routine account compliance matters.

Desired Skills and Experience

• High attention to detail, dedicated personal responsibility and strong organizational skills.
• Must exhibit the highest level of discretion and good judgement.
• Ability to effectively work through challenging situations with limited formal authority.
• Proactive mind-set with the ability to anticipate and resolve issues.
• Ability to embrace change and work in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• FINRA Series 7 & 63 licensed or willing to obtain within 180 days of start date.

Career Opportunity

Ludacka Wealth Partners has been successful transitioning Associates and Managers into future leadership and executive roles. We are intent on continuing that tradition by identifying a candidate that is eager to learn the role, is interested in a long-term career in financial services, will put forth the effort to achieve excellence, and will exhibit the potential to be a future C-Suite executive for the firm.

The successful candidate is entering an ideal learning environment - the team at Ludacka Wealth Partners includes two CFA charter holders and a Certified Financial Planner, as well as former company Presidents, CFOs, and COOs. The culture is fast-paced, collaborative, achievement-oriented and focused on the growth and development of each individual. We will support, guide, and financially support your personal and career growth.

The salary range for this role is $60,000 to $75,000 depending on qualifications and experience, and we offer a competitive benefits package includes health / dental / vision / disability insurance, paid time off, retirement savings plan, and professional development assistance. 

Ludacka Wealth Partners and Northwestern Mutual

Ludacka Wealth Partners is an independently-owned financial planning and advisory firm that represents Northwestern Mutual.

Northwestern Mutual is a financial services company that offers a variety of insurance and investment solutions. Since its founding in 1857, through every recession and every economic boom, it has kept its focus on the long term, delivering our clients and policy owners consistent financial strength year after year. Northwestern Mutual financial representatives build lifelong relationships to help clients identify their unique needs in order to provide long-term solutions.