Systems Coordinator

Are you enthusiastic about leveraging technology to empower meaningful work? Join MWA Financial Services, Inc., a registered broker/dealer, investment advisor and wholly-owned subsidiary of Modern Woodmen of America as a Systems Coordinator. This role collaborates closely with teams across the organization to support, maintain, and improve technology solutions that drive efficiency and enable data-informed decision-making.  The Systems Coordinator also serves as a key liaison between MWA Financial Services/Modern Woodmen General Insurance Agency and enterprise support functions, including Enterprise Program Management Office, Enterprise Architecture, and Information Technology.

Modern Woodmen of America is one of the nation’s largest fraternal benefit societies, with over $18 billion assets. Fraternals are unique membership organizations that pair the “member-owned” characteristic of a mutual insurance company with the “social mission” characteristic of a service organization. They unite individuals with common bonds, provide a variety of life insurance and investment products, and form one of the nation’s most effective volunteer networks.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the business units within the Broker-Dealer/RIA to identify potential areas of technological improvements. Document and track project process and efficiency gains.
• Act as liaison between departments to coordinate system changes, project implementation, and the testing of software, systems, and procedures.
• Help create and maintain procedure files and training documents.
• Coordinate efforts with the Information Technology department, Information Security, and Vendors Contracts to facilitate work with outside vendors.
• Assist in the build, maintenance and storage of business unit data. Facilitate access and reporting of this data, including requests tied to regulatory examinations.
• Support the administration of NetX360, RightBridge, Docupace, MyView, RegEd and other business unit systems.
• Oversee entitlements, data mapping and API changes; support form updates.

What we need:

• Bachelor’s degree or specialized training and 5 years’ related experience in securities, finance, regulatory or information technology.
• Ability to pass FINRA Series SIE, and 6 within 180 days of hire. We provide time to study during work hours to help you achieve this goal. Work towards FLMI designation.
• Knowledge of FINRA and SEC rules and regulations preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking, technical aptitude, and research capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and contribute to a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey both technical and non-technical information clearly.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage work independently.
• Solid understanding of information technology best practices, including how technical solutions impact broader systems and cross-functional teams.

What we offer:

• Pay: The hourly pay for this position is $30.00. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.
• Work Arrangements: This is a full-time, hybrid hourly position: 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day), Monday- Friday, with flexible start time between 7 a.m.-9 a.m. Hybrid positions work at least four days in office and the remaining day each week working from hom Employees beginning to work in a new hybrid role will be expected to work on-site (five days a week) during the initial training period which may be up to one year. Hybrid work arrangements are subject to change at any time based on business needs and company policy.
•  Stability: Modern Woodmen has been Modern Since 1883® and exists for our members. We make long-term decisions that provide stability for our employees, financial representatives, and members.
• Respect for personal time: We offer vacation, sick leave and 11 paid holidays. We value your time outside of work and offer careers that blend work and life well.
• Professional growth: Benefit from our commitment to employee development which includes educational offerings to enhance your knowledge of our industry.
• Great culture: We build strong working relationships across our organization through collaborative work and volunteer opportunities.
• A beautiful office: Enjoy a beautiful view! Our home office, located in downtown Rock Island, IL, has a lovely plaza overlooking the Mississippi River.
• On-site Café: Our employees can purchase a variety of breakfast, lunch, and beverage options at Café 1883.
• A thriving local community: Not from the Quad Cities and hesitant to consider relocation? Give it some thought. The Quad Cities offers an idyllic Midwestern lifestyle along the mighty Mississippi and consistently ranks at the top of the list for quality of life and cost of living. It is home to more than our share of artists, festivals, and fun in every season.
• Exceptional benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and financial well-being. Benefits include:
  • Company-paid retirement plan
  • Matching 401(k) plan
  • Employee Impact Bonus
  • Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Insurance. We pay 100% of employees’ health insurance premiums and 50% of employee dependents’ premiums.
  • Group term life insurance.
  • Long-term and short-term disability.
  • Voluntary benefits: vision, flexible savings accounts (FSA), accident insurance.

Modern Woodmen is an equal opportunity employer. Modern Woodmen is committed to providing a respectful environment where each person’s diverse opinions, attitudes, attributes, and feelings are respected.

Salary : $18 - $30