Senior Principal Consultant (DS)

The Opportunity:

The Senior Principal Consultant (DS) will have management, training, and/or subject matter expertise responsibilities for the Dealer Services function, in addition to their expertise and support on mutual fund distribution enggeents.

What you’ll do:

• Oversee operations of the department.
• Manage the hiring and onboarding of new Dealer Services staff, as well as monitor staffing needs.
• Coordinate training and management of new and existing staff.
• Provide ongoing feedback to supervisees to facilitate professional development.
• Provide metrics reporting for the department.
• Oversee client relationships, including onboarding new clients, setting scope and workflow expectations,answering questions, and ensuring client expectations and contractual obligations are met.
• Manage initiatives and special projects to improve efficiencies and streamline department processes,administration, systems, tools and technology.
• Develop and implement plans and objectives for the department in an effective and innovative fashion
• Up-to-date knowledge regarding the regulations, best practices, and nuances associated with theproducts and services department engages in.
• Manage and support thought leadership and other initiatives to promote ACA’s sales and marketingefforts.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

To qualify for the role you must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 6 years working in a financial services environment with a working knowledge of securities andsecurities markets
• Minimum 4 years working in or at investment operations, client service, a distributor or a transfer agency
• Strong strategic decision-making skills

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Major or concentration in business, finance, economics, accounting or equivalent combination ofeducation and experience
• Management or supervisory experience

Skills and attributes for success:

• Demonstrated professional integrity
• Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to new ACA initiatives and changing client needs
• Ability to exercise discretion and make independent judgments on matters of significance
• Ability to work in a fast-paced small team environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and clients6. Highly motivated and goal oriented; pro-active in one’s own education and career progression; volunteersfor and shows initiative on both internal and external projects and tasks.
• Dedicated to upholding ACA’s high-quality standards and customer service focus
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail9. Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects with deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and comfortable working in a tech enabled environment
• Willing to travel

Supervisory responsibility:

• Yes

What working at ACA offers:

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options as well as a flexible work environment. You’ll also be granted time off for designated ACA Paid Holidays, Summer Fridays, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We also offer unique benefits such as Student Debt Forgiveness and Pet Insurance.

About ACA:

ACA Group is the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services. We empower our clients to reimagine GRC and protect and grow their business. Our innovative approach integrates consulting, managed services, and our ComplianceAlpha® technology platform with the specialized expertise of former regulators and practitioners and our deep understanding of the global regulatory landscape.

What we commit to:

ACA is firmly committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, which applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotions, training, discipline, terminations, layoffs, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and all other terms and conditions of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.