Current Openings

Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel, Inc. provides innovative mutual funds from a variety of asset class categories that seek to provide steady returns with low volatility. As our Operations Intern, you will assist with the daily processes and procedures of the Operations department, including performing specific daily tasks and aiding other employees within the operations team. You will also handle various short-term projects as needed.

Essential Functions: 

• Assist with monthly and quarterly closing of accounts through the Company’s Client Portal;
• Assist with the facilitation of annual tax reporting needs, as well as updating appropriate platforms with any changes;
• Perform daily audits and reconciliations to ensure accuracy of company financial reporting, including:
• Cash settlements and transfers, ACH payments, money wires, check processing;
• Internal audits with various company programs and platforms to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Assist with reconciling and organizing the required minimum distribution (RMD) information for clients’ IRAs.
• Routinely check on multiple account balances on bank’s website daily and make note of new transactions to forward to colleagues;
• Provide quality control over monthly client statements and other financial statements, quarterly and monthly.

Education Required:

Bachelor’s degree in progress in Business, Economics, Finance, or Accounting with at least junior standing

Experience Required:

• Must be available at least 15-20 hours per week (hours somewhat flexible)
• Excellent organizational skills with outstanding attention to detail;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to multi-task and manage time efficiently.
• Excellent MS Office and computer skills
• Accurate data entry skills

Dunham is a thought leader in the financial services industry. The way we work is a direct reflection of our company culture; we believe in accountability, putting our clients first, and constantly striving for growth. Since 1985, Dunham has grown to become a multi-billion dollar firm. We work with close to 1,400 Financial Advisors across all 50 states. 

Dunham is an independently owned, registered Broker/Dealer helping Financial Advisors and individual investors reach their long-term goals. The firm's focus is on providing disciplined wealth management solutions and related services. 

As the Content Marketing Associate, you will be responsible for creating and running paid advertising campaigns across Google and LinkedIn. You will create and market approximately two YouTube videos every three months, and be responsible for studying and mastering Dunham's best practices for Search Engine Marketing (SEM), online advertising, and document updates. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Learning the fundamentals for Google Advertising and paid social marketing
• Produce quality video content for Dunham's YouTube channel
• Assist in all steps related to implementing and completing Dunham's Google Ad campaigns
• Create image display ads to promote Dunham's various online content
• Maintain online marketing standards for the Company
• Partner with internal and external clients and stakeholders to produce sales and marketing content
• Coordinate with compliance and legal staff for regulatory purposes
• Assist with other essential marketing duties that contribute to the overall marketing strategy, as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Finance, Graphic Design or equivalent experience
• 0-2 years of experience in content creation or content marketing
• Working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite including: After Effects or Premier, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Ability to work under intense deadlines with frequent interruptions and complete highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks

ADDITIONAL THINGS THAT WILL IMPRESS:

• Google Ads certification
• You are an energetic and creative digital marketing enthusiast, eager to learn and grow in the digital marketing and financial services industry
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Knowledge of financial services industry

Dunham is a thought leader in the financial services industry. The way we work is a direct reflection of our company culture; we believe in accountability, putting our clients first, and constantly striving for growth. Since 1985, Dunham has grown to become a multi-billion dollar firm. We work with close to 1,400 Financial Advisors across all 50 states.

The position will contribute in a number of areas as they pertain to the operational oversight and implementation of investment management. In addition, he/she will prepare investment proposals, analyze existing and prospective clients’ investment portfolios, complete due diligence questionnaires, facilitate important aspects of mutual fund custody, and contribute to the collaborative efforts of the analyst team while reporting to the Director of Research.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Gather and analyze data and prepare response materials;
• Complete standard and moderately complex due diligence questionnaires, prospective client proposals, and in-depth portfolio analyses;
• Contribute to written and verbal commentary on specific and general market investment issues;
• Update and maintain investment fact sheets and marketing collateral;
• Create client-specific investment proposals and analyses;
• Complete essential fund documentation regarding custody relationships and ongoing operations of the funds;
• Fulfill due diligence requests and requests for proposals from third-party firms;
• Assist the analyst team with research requests and prepare analyst materials;
• Facilitate the administrative and operational functions of the trading desk;
• Conduct ad hoc research on competitors and provide summarized results;
• Place accommodation trades for client accounts.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Finance or a business-related area
• FINRA Series 7 and/or Series 66 license preferred
• If one of the above licenses has not been obtained OR is not current, it must be obtained within an agreed upon period of time;
• This is not an entry-level position; a minimum of 3 years of investment industry experience (or related finance field) is required;
• Advanced MS Excel spreadsheet capabilities;
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills;
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work on numerous tasks simultaneously;
• Must be able to work under intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions and complete highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks;
• Must be able to interpret data, understand financial industry-specific information and documents, and use math and mathematical reasoning to solve non-routine and complex problems.

Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel, Inc. (DAIC) accepts applications for future career opportunities even though there may not be current openings. If you would like to be considered for future positions, please attach your resume and cover letter (optional, but helpful) and answer the few questions attached to this application. 

Thank you!

Human Resources