RIA Integration Manager

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.

• 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.
• 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).