Research Affiliates, LLC, is a global leader in smart beta and asset allocation. Dedicated to creating value for investors, we seek to have a profound impact on the global investment community through our insights and products. Our investment strategies are built on a strong research base. We deliver solutions in partnership with some of the world’s leading financial institutions, through their offerings of mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and/or commingled accounts. Research Affiliates was founded in 2002 and is based in Newport Beach, California. As of March 31, 2024, $147 billion in assets are managed worldwide using investment strategies developed by Research Affiliates.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This role is for a full-time front-end developer position that involves supporting various activities related to creating and sharing marketing content, which provides insights to the investment community and establishes a strong brand identity for ongoing commercial success.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting in building the user interface of our websites and other HTML applications, transforming our business requirements into functional and visually appealing interactive applications, ensuring an excellent user experience, and meeting marketing expectations. The ideal candidate is a tech-savvy professional who is eager to explore new digital technologies and aims to blend usability with visual design.
Although this role is based in the Product Management/Marketing team, there will be collaboration with the Enterprise Systems, Research, Technology, and Compliance teams on various projects.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist senior members of the team with marketing-related development tasks, including but not limited to:
- Maintaining and improving the company websites and other digital applications as necessary
- Optimize all applications for maximum speed, performance, and conversion
- Collaborate with back-end developers and web designers to improve efficiencies and usability
- Write functional requirement documents and guides
- Create quality mockups and prototypes
- Help back-end developers with coding and troubleshooting
- Ensure high-quality graphic standards and brand consistency
- Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree, required
- Proven work experience as a front-end developer, required
- Experience with CSS and HTML required
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, Vector/SVG/Bitmap images, and Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), required
- In-depth understanding of the entire web development process (design, development, and deployment), required
- Understanding of layout aesthetics and knowledge of SEO, required
- Familiarity with browser testing and debugging, preferred
- 5 years of relevant marketing experience, preferred
- Knowledge of financial services and investment management, preferred
PERSONALITY ATTRIBUTES:
- Seeks to join a mission-focused, culture-driven firm
- Exhibits a strong work ethic and is willing to take on new challenges in a fast-paced environment
- Is attentive to detail with excellent analytical and multitasking skills
- Is able to prioritize and manage priorities and deadlines
- Is collaborative and team-oriented with a strong sense of integrity and professionalism
WHAT WE PROVIDE:
- Flexible hybrid work and time off policies
- Generous comprehensive insurance plans and 401k match
- Tuition reimbursement that includes CFA program fees and study material
- Daily company-sponsored in-office meals
- Gym membership stipend
- Frequent company sponsored team events
- Six-week sabbatical after 7 years of continuous employment
Base pay will be determined on an individual basis considering such factors as skills, experience, and qualifications. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Please submit resume and cover letter to humancapital@rallc.com.
ABOUT RESEARCH AFFILIATES
We believe that a positive corporate culture is vital to our success. We place great value on collaboration, curiosity, responsibility, and authenticity. In our hiring process, we seek individuals who embrace these values. The result is a friendly, respectful, and collegial workplace where diversity is embraced, strong opinions are loosely held, and disagreements do not become personal. Our culture is well described in this article:
RA provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. The Company makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications and competence. Equal employment opportunity is the law, and discrimination is also inconsistent with RA’s core values. RA believes success is linked to having the most qualified and ethical team in its industry. As a result, the Company and its employees do not and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sex or gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, creed, medical condition, genetic characteristics or genetic information, military service or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination.
Email cover letter and CV to:
humancapital@rallc.com
Research Affiliates
660 Newport Center Drive, Ste. 300
Newport Beach, CA 92660
