Manager, Growth Initiatives

Business Development Opportunity in Financial Services Manager, Growth Initiatives Location(s): Atlanta: 2300 Windy Ridge Pkwy SE, Suite750, Atlanta, GA 30339 La Vista:12325 Port Grace Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128 Oakdale: 7755 3rd St. N, Oakdale, MN 55128 Scottsdale: 18700 N Hayden Rd, Suite 255, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 St. Petersburg: 877 Executive Center Dr. W, Suite 300, St. Petersburg, FL 33702 Osaic has returned to the office on a hybrid schedule requiring a minimum of 4 days weekly in the office. Role Type: Full time Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 per year + annual bonus Actual compensation offered will be determined individually, based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Our competitive salaries are just one component of Osaic's total compensation package. Additional benefits include: health, vision, dental insurance, 401k, vacation and sick time, volunteer days and much more.  To view more details of what you can look forward to, visit our careers page: Summary: The Manager of Growth Initiatives is responsible for delivering actionable business insights and providing strategic leadership in support of Osaic's supported platforms. In this role, the individual serves as a key partner to Wealth Management Solutions leadership, particularly the Wealth Management Platforms team, by driving organic growth initiatives, enhancing advisor and client adoption, and supporting the marketing and promotion of Osaic's cash and lending solutions. This position focuses on identifying growth opportunities within Osaic's existing ecosystem, developing performance measurement frameworks, and translating data into clear recommendations that inform strategic decision‑making. Responsibilities: * Lead and coordinate efforts to promote Osaic's client and advisor lending solutions across supported platforms, including advisor education and internal advocacy * Develop, maintain, and enhance reporting and performance metrics for lending solutions, cash management accounts, and other strategic programs as needed * Identify new growth opportunities within Osaic's ecosystem and participate in due diligence, evaluation, and onboarding of new partners, products, or solutions * Partner with internal departments to support go‑to‑market strategies, advisor communications, presentations, and promotional materials tied to growth initiatives * Determine the most effective methodologies for data analysis and independently solve complex, ambiguous business problems * Assist with the implementation and optimization of new tools, platforms, systems, and reporting capabilities related to lending and cash solutions * Support strategic planning efforts by producing scenario analysis, financial modeling, and business cases for key initiatives * Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, enhance scalability, and automate reporting or operational workflows * Collaborate cross‑functionally with teams including Operations, Technology, Compliance, Finance, Marketing, and Sales to ensure alignment and execution * Serve as a subject‑matter resource for internal stakeholders on lending‑related growth initiatives and platform capabilities * Perform other duties and projects assigned in support of organizational priorities Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree required, high school diploma (or equivalent) in combination with significant practical experience will be considered in lieu of degree. Basic Requirements: * Minimum of 4 years' experience in financial services, wealth management, platform strategy or a related discipline * Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Analytics, or a related field * Team player with a customer service mentality * Highly motivated with demonstrated experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment * Self-starter who will anticipate challenges and work proactively to resolve issues * Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence outcomes without direct authority * Proficiency in the use of business applications such as Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Comfortable working within an entrepreneurial, "roll-up your sleeves" environment * Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and alignment with Osaic's values and client‑first culture Preferred Requirements: * Prior financial services industry experience preferred (wealth management, investment management, broker-dealer, banking, RIA, specialty finance) * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to consolidate and segment large amounts of data and distilling that into actionable intelligence * Experience working directly with financial advisors and a strong understanding of the financial needs of clients * Experience with industry leading wealth management tools and platforms Equal Opportunity Employer Osaic is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace and we hire the most qualified candidates without regard for age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, language differences, nationality or national origin, family or marital status, physical, mental, and developmental abilities (or the perception of a disability), genetic information, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, skin color, social or economic class, education, work and behavioral styles, political affiliation, military service, caste, or any other characteristic protected by law. Eligibility Applicants for employment in the US must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the US by Osaic. Unqualified Applications Osaic does not consider applications from candidates who do not meet the minimum qualifications stated in the job posting. Recruiting Agencies Osaic only accepts candidates from contracted recruiting firms and only for searches approved prior to submissions. Fees will not be paid for unsolicited submissions.