Administrative Specialist

Job Summary

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities

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: Phoenix, AZ – Hybrid in-office 3x/week

Hourly Rate: $25.00/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

You can find more details about our comprehensive benefits package here.

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.

For further information about Cambridge, please visit https://www.joincambridge.com/