Associate, Global Client Group (Independent Advisor Group)

Santa Monica · Hybrid$81k – $118k

About this role

For this position, which is subject to credentials, industry experience, education, training/certifications, and/or geographic differentials, Dimensional reasonably expects to pay a salary range of:

$81,000 - $118,000

This role may also be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Job Description:

The Global Client Group (GCG) is Dimensional’s distribution arm, comprising sales channels that target a diverse client set. By putting the client first, we strive to transform the way the world invests, and our solutions are a testament to the value provided to our clients. GCG is responsible for developing new business relationships as well as managing current relationships with our global clients. We take the time to understand clients’ evolving needs, identifying where we can add value and collaborating to provide a better investment experience.   

Our Independent Advisor Group (IAG) is responsible for working with fee-only financial advisors (RIAs) across the country. This role will support Regional Directors working with our largest RIA clients across the west coast.

Responsibilities: 

  • Developing and constructing complex portfolio analysis for current Advisor clients and prospects 
  • Identifying and discussing key findings of portfolio analyses to clients 
  • Delivering educational investment related webinars to Advisor clients 
  • Answering the Financial Advisor hotline and providing answers and solutions to ad hoc investment questions and related client service 
  • Assisting in the initial development of investment related marketing materials and charts 
  • Developing a robust understanding of Advisor business practices 
  • Developing a deep understanding of capital market research and application to portfolio management 
  • Some travel may be expected

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's degree required with a strong academic record 
  • 2-4 years of experience in the Financial Services Industry
  • Solid understanding of Dimensional's investment philosophy 
  • Strong analytical skills  
  • Solid quantitative problem-solving skills 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills 
  • Detail-oriented 
  • Able to work equally well in a team environment and independently 
  • Self-starter who is capable of managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines 
  • Strong computer skills (Excel and Access) with the ability to learn programs as needed 
  • Intention to pursue outside investment-related education (e.g., MBA, CFA, CFP) 
  • SIE (Securities Industry Essentials), Series 7, and Series 63/66 licenses required and must be obtained within the first 12 weeks of hire as a condition of employment

This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

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Dimensional offers a variety of programs to help take care of you, your family, and your career, including comprehensive benefits, educational initiatives, and special celebrations of our history, culture, and growth.

It is the policy of the Company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.  The Company recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious practice, creed, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), caregiver status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership status, military or veteran status or service, unemployment status, citizenship status or alienage, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a victim of stalking, status as a victim of sex offenses, genetic information, political activities or recreational activities, arrest or conviction record, salary history, natural hairstyle or any other status protected by applicable law except as otherwise required or permitted by law or regulation applicable to the Company or its affiliates. 

Company at a glance

Dimensional has been implementing the great ideas in financial science since 1981. Our firm is driven by an evidence-based approach, Nobel Prize-winning insights, and decades of expertise pursuing outperformance over benchmarks and peers while maintaining low costs and diversification.

Dimensional’s founders launched some of the first index funds in the 1970s. In the 1980s they broke new ground pioneering factor investing, starting the firm with the belief that investors could do better than indexing through a research-backed approach using up-to-date information on what can improve returns. We believe this can lead to better outcomes for investors than active stock-picking or passive indexing.

Our commitment to research, rigor, and the pursuit of truth has helped transform the industry toward more transparent, data-driven solutions. That commitment continues to propel Dimensional forward today.

Dimensional is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and has more than 1,600 employees in offices around the world. The firm offers a full suite of regional and global equity and fixed income solutions. As of June 30, 2026, Dimensional and its affiliates managed $1.1 trillion for investors worldwide.
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Dimensional Fund Advisors LP is an investment advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

*“Dimensional” refers to the Dimensional separate but affiliated entities generally, rather than to one particular entity. These entities are Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd., DFA Australia Limited, Dimensional Fund Advisors Canada ULC, Dimensional Fund Advisors Pte. Ltd., Dimensional Ireland Limited, Dimensional Japan Ltd., and Dimensional Hong Kong Limited.

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Founded1981
Team Size1,001-5,000 employees
WorkspaceHybrid
IndustryFinancial Services
Location
Santa Monica, California, United States

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