Overview About Us: Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. stands as one of the nation’s premier independent financial solutions firms, dedicated to empowering independent financial advisors and their clients. At Cambridge, we cultivate an inclusive, dynamic environment that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and growth. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to excellence, fostering a workplace where every individual feels valued, supported, and inspired to succeed. We provide a comprehensive range of flexible solutions across advice, growth, technology, and independence, tailored to meet the unique needs of our advisors. Guided by our core values—integrity, commitment, flexibility, and kindness—we lead with purpose, delivering impactful results for our clients and partners. At Cambridge, we don’t just adapt to change; we shape it. As innovators, problem solvers, and trailblazers, we are redefining what it means to be independent. We are Cambridge. Job Summary: Are you a seasoned professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for the financial industry? We are seeking a dynamic Due Diligence Leader to join our team and drive excellence in our due diligence practices. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to maintaining the highest standards, this role is for you! As our Due Diligence & Research Director, you will be at the forefront of our investment product and manager analysis, ensuring that our offerings meet the company's rigorous standards and objectives. Your expertise will be crucial in documenting and reporting due diligence findings, coordinating meetings with senior management, and communicating with investment product companies to address any concerns. Join us and be part of a team that values integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Together, we can achieve excellence in due diligence and drive our company's success. Why Join Us: Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking company that values creativity and innovation. Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee benefits Essential Duties In this role, you will: Analyze and Appraise: Conduct thorough evaluations of a wide range of investment products and managers, ensuring third-party service providers meet our standards. Document and Report: Gather and document due diligence information, highlight concerns, and make recommendations for improving our procedures and product availability. Lead Meetings: Prepare and present in due diligence meetings with senior management, discussing potential and existing products and evaluating their processes and controls. Communicate Effectively: Engage with investment product companies to investigate and evaluate their programs, ensuring all communications are documented and issues are resolved. Provide Exceptional Service: Deliver top-tier customer service related to due diligence and analysis information, tracking open issues and ensuring timely resolution. Foster Excellence: Lead due diligence practices, setting objectives to promote a high-performance culture focused on quality, productivity, and goal attainment. Stay Informed: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations, monitor SEC filings, and complete continuing education requirements for FINRA licenses (Series 7). Conduct Expert Analysis: Perform expert-level analysis of alternative investment products and managed account strategies, ensuring accuracy and reliability. Education & Experience The ideal candidate would possess an advanced level of experience, typically around 7-10+ years of experience in due diligence, investment product analysis or a related field within the financial industry. Certificates & Licenses This job requires obtaining FINRA Series 7, 24, and 66 licenses within the first 6 months in order to complete job responsibilities. Cambridge will provide financial and educational support towards obtaining required license(s) including paid study time, training courses, study materials and online resources. Preferred Skills Advanced degree in finance, economics, mathematics, business, or other analytical area of study, including liberal arts programs, preferred. Financial designation or demonstrable progress towards a designation such as CFA, CAIA, FRM, or CIPM preferred. Compensation: $95,000 - $130,000. This range is a good faith estimate of the compensation to be offered for this position based on the ideal candidate’s qualifications, the Company’s operational needs, and other considerations permitted by law. The actual pay offered to a specific candidate may vary above or below the stated range. Benefits: 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 You can find more details about our comprehensive benefits package here.