Administrative Specialist

Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant will play a vital role in supporting our clients and financial professionals. This dynamic role offers a balance of client-facing interaction and behind-the-scenes problem-solving. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy being the go-to person who keeps things running smoothly, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do:

• Support financial professionals across the country with administrative and operational tasks.
• Manage client account administration and service requests.
• Use multiple electronic systems simultaneously to complete work accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain compliance-focused records, documentation, and processes.
• Coordinate, organize, and prioritize work to meet deadlines and service expectations.
• Leverage technology to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Communicate with advisors, clients, and internal teams through a variety of channels.
• Research issues, solve problems, and identify practical solutions.
• Manage electronic files and documentation using tools such as Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, and other business systems.
• Learn new software, procedures, and technologies as business needs evolve.
• Contribute to process improvements and operational excellence initiatives.

What We Are Looking For:

• Organized, detail-oriented, and efficient
• A strong communicator who enjoys helping others
• Adaptable and comfortable working with different personalities and work styles
• Technology-savvy and eager to learn new systems
• A proactive problem solver who takes initiative
• Skilled at prioritizing and managing multiple responsibilities
• Resourceful, analytical, and service-minded

Location: Fairfield, IA – Hybrid in-office 3x/week

Hourly Rate: $22.00/hour

Why Cambridge?

Cambridge has competitive benefits and promotes a work/life balance to encourage individual success.

• Premium benefit package including medical, vision, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
• Vacation/sick time
• 401K retirement plan with company matching program
• Eleven paid holidays

Company Overview:

At Cambridge, our purpose is simple: to make a difference in the lives of our financial advisors, their clients, and our associates. Founded in 1981, we have 45 years of experience supporting independent financial advisors with industry-leading tools, compliance, and transition services. Guided by our core values—integrity, commitment, flexibility, and kindness—we put financial advisors first in every decision we make.

Cambridge is an internally controlled, growth-focused independent broker-dealer, ranked among the largest and fastest-growing firms in the industry. With home offices in Fairfield, Iowa, and Phoenix, Arizona, and a nationwide reach, our 900 associates maintain a 4:1 advisor-to-associate ratio to ensure personalized service.

Our community of over 4,000 producing financial advisors includes diverse business models—RIA, corporate RIA, hybrid, fee-only, and brokerage—and offers a broad selection of investment solutions with no proprietary products.