Director, Investment Services

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Urbandale, IA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Insurance • Professional Services • Software • Financial Services
The Role
Leads the firm's investment philosophy, model portfolios, portfolio construction, asset allocation, manager research, investment governance, and risk oversight. Oversees SMA and UMA programs, trading implementation, investment solutions, market communications, advisor education, and client-facing commentary. Partners with platform, operations, compliance, and investment committees to launch and govern strategies. Manages investment professionals, evaluates portfolio and manager performance, maintains risk controls, and develops new proprietary investment capabilities.
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Position Summary

The Director of Investments provides leadership for Integrity Wealth’s investment philosophy, portfolio strategy, manager research, proprietary investment solutions, market communications, and investment governance. The role is accountable for disciplined investment decision-making and works closely with the Director of Investment Platforms, Operations, and Compliance to ensure investment solutions are effectively governed, implemented, and scaled.


Key Responsibilities
  • Lead Integrity Wealth’s proprietary model portfolios, including Retirement Ally and Wealth Solutions.
  • Oversee SMA and UMA capabilities in partnership with BNY Mellon and other strategic relationships.
  • Direct asset allocation, portfolio construction, model changes, and trade execution.
  • Source, evaluate, select, and monitor investment managers and solutions, with attention to performance, risk, fit, and portfolio objectives.
  • Partner with the Director of Investment Platforms on product due diligence and platform implementation.
  • Deliver economic outlooks, market insights, advisor education, client-facing commentary, and thought leadership.
  • Enhance existing investment models and develop new capabilities that address advisor and client needs.
  • Partner with Operations and Compliance to ensure successful implementation and rollout of investment initiatives.
  • Co-lead investment and risk committee oversight, including consideration of portfolio changes, emerging risks, and governance matters.
  • Oversee model implementation and trading for key strategic relationships, including AAW.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, investment management, business, or a related field required; advanced degree or professional investment designation, such as the CFA designation, strongly preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive investment management experience, preferably within wealth management, asset management, an RIA, or a similar investment organization.
  • Significant experience in portfolio construction, asset allocation, investment manager research, model portfolio management, and investment risk management.
  • Demonstrated experience managing or overseeing multi-asset portfolios and model-based investment solutions.
  • Experience with SMA and/or UMA programs and third-party asset managers.
  • Demonstrated experience communicating investment strategy, markets, portfolio positioning, and economic perspectives to financial advisors and clients.
  • Leadership experience managing investment professionals and working with investment or risk committees.
  • Deep understanding of capital markets, portfolio construction, manager selection, quantitative analysis, investment research, and risk management.
  • Strong executive communication skills and the ability to explain sophisticated investment concepts clearly to advisors and clients.
  • FINRA licenses Series 7, Series 24, and Series 66 (or 63 and 65)

Success Metrics
  • Maintain a disciplined, documented, and consistently applied investment process across proprietary strategies.
  • Evaluate portfolio results relative to each strategy’s stated objectives, appropriate benchmarks, peer groups, and risk parameters over relevant market cycles.
  • Maintain appropriate diversification, risk controls, adherence to portfolio mandates, and documented rationale for material portfolio changes while managing the implementation of the strategies.
  • Provide effective leadership and ongoing enhancement of Retirement Ally, Wealth Solutions, and future proprietary investment offerings.
  • Maintain a disciplined manager sourcing, selection, monitoring, and termination framework and complete scheduled manager reviews.
  • Increase advisor engagement with Integrity Wealth investment content, models, and investment resources and maintain strong advisor satisfaction with investment-team accessibility and support.
  • Deliver timely, high-quality market commentary, economic perspectives, portfolio communications, and advisor education.
  • Identify and successfully launch approved investment enhancements and new solutions in partnership with platform, operations, and compliance teams.
  • Ensure material investment risks, portfolio changes, and manager concerns receive appropriate committee review and documentation.
  • Establish clear objectives and accountability across the investment team and develop bench strength and subject-matter expertise. 

About Integrity

Integrity is one of the nation’s leading independent distributors of life, health and wealth insurance products. With a strong insurtech focus, we embrace a broad and innovative approach to serving agents and clients alike. Integrity is driven by a singular purpose: to help people protect their life, health and wealth so they can prepare for the good days ahead.

Integrity offers you the opportunity to start a career in a family-like environment that is rewarding and cutting edge. Why? Because we put our people first! At Integrity, you can start a new career path at company you’ll love, and we’ll love you back. We’re proud of the work we do and the culture we’ve built, where we celebrate your hard work and support you daily. Joining us means being part of a hyper-growth company with tons of professional opportunities for you to accelerate your career. Integrity offers our people a competitive compensation package, including benefits that make work more fun and give you and your family peace of mind. 

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Integrity is committed to meeting Americans wherever they are — in person, over the phone or online. Integrity’s employees support hundreds of thousands of independent agents who serve the needs of millions of clients nationwide. For more information, visit Integrity.com.

Integrity, LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, Integrity, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, investment management, business, or a related field
  • 10+ years of progressive investment management experience
  • Experience in wealth management, asset management, an RIA, or a similar investment organization
  • Significant experience in portfolio construction, asset allocation, investment manager research, model portfolio management, and investment risk management
  • Experience managing or overseeing multi-asset portfolios and model-based investment solutions
  • Experience with SMA and/or UMA programs and third-party asset managers
  • Experience communicating investment strategy, markets, portfolio positioning, and economic perspectives to advisors and clients
  • Leadership experience managing investment professionals and working with investment or risk committees
  • Deep understanding of capital markets, portfolio construction, manager selection, quantitative analysis, investment research, and risk management
  • Strong executive communication skills and ability to explain sophisticated investment concepts clearly
  • FINRA Series 7, Series 24, and Series 66 licenses, or Series 63 and Series 65
  • Advanced degree or professional investment designation, such as CFA

Integrity Marketing Group, LLC Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee ownership and stock purchase opportunities are highlighted as notable parts of the package, with ownership beginning on the first day for eligible employees. Feedback suggests these equity elements help differentiate total rewards for corporate staff.
  • Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is commonly available to full-time corporate employees, alongside FSAs/HSAs and mental health resources. Some accounts also point to supportive additions like an EAP.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with employer match and immediate vesting is repeatedly referenced for eligible employees. Feedback suggests these programs provide a solid financial benefits foundation.

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The Company
HQ: Dallas, TX
29,757 Employees
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

Integrity Marketing Group is a leading omnichannel insurtech platform and one of the nation's largest independent distributors of life and health insurance products. The company leverages data and proprietary technology to provide holistic health, life, and wealth solutions, primarily focusing on the senior market. It offers a broad platform of resources and tools to support its network of independent agents.

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