Direct Placement Solutions
Permanent Headcount Sourced Directly for Your Firm's Payroll
Retained search and recruitment of experienced, platform-fluent Client Service Associates (CSAs), Operations Associates, and Operations Managers hired directly onto your own company payroll.
Operational Overview
Traditional staffing recruiters send generalist administrative assistants who have never opened a custodial account or processed an ACATiAutomated Customer Account Transfer ServiceThe electronic network managed by DTCC/NSCC that automates the transfer of securities and cash between brokerage and custodial accounts.Read full definition in Glossary → transfer. RIAFin Direct Placement screens candidates exclusively for US wealth management acumen—putting every applicant through practical simulations on Schwab, Fidelity, and CRM workflows before presentation.
Core Deliverables & Capabilities
Day-One operational execution pre-integrated with your firm's workflows and custodial portals.
Rigorous Real-World Platform Scenario Testing
Testing candidates on real custodial portal navigation, NIGOiNot in Good OrderPaperwork or digital requests rejected by custodians due to missing signatures, outdated form versions, or conflicting account data.Read full definition in Glossary → error spotting, wire preparation rules, and complex CRM householding.
Contract-to-Hire Trial Option
Evaluate your matched specialist in live daily workflows through RIAFin before committing to a permanent direct-hire employment offer.
90-Day Candidate Replacement Guarantee
Complete hiring protection ensuring a rapid, seamless replacement if the candidate is not an exceptional long-term culture fit.
Turnkey Onboarding & Technology Fluency
Candidates arrive pre-trained on modern RIA software stacks, drastically cutting ramp-up time from months to days.
Supported Platforms & Custodial Ecosystems
Our talent is tested and pre-trained across the software systems that power US wealth management.
Commercial Structure & Proposal Delivery
Clear, predictable terms with custom proposals delivered within 24 business hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Key operational details regarding execution, supervisory responsibility, and client onboarding.
What specific operations roles does RIAFin recruit through Direct Placement?
We recruit exclusively for wealth management operations: Client Service Associates (CSAs), Operations Associates, Senior Operations Managers, and CRM/Billing Administrators.
How do you test candidates on actual custodial platforms before presenting them?
Every candidate undergoes rigorous hands-on testing on real-world custodial portal scenarios (Schwab Advisor Center, Fidelity Wealthscape), CRM pipeline navigation, and NIGOiNot in Good OrderPaperwork or digital requests rejected by custodians due to missing signatures, outdated form versions, or conflicting account data.Read full definition in Glossary → error detection before we present their dossier.
How does the Contract-to-HireiContract-to-Hire Talent ModelA talent acquisition model where an operations specialist is engaged on a trial basis before the RIA extends an offer for permanent direct payroll.Read full definition in Glossary → trial model work in practice?
With Contract-to-HireiContract-to-Hire Talent ModelA talent acquisition model where an operations specialist is engaged on a trial basis before the RIA extends an offer for permanent direct payroll.Read full definition in Glossary →, you can work with your operations candidate through RIAFin under a monthly managed arrangement for 3 to 6 months. Once you have verified their custodial speed and culture fit firsthand, you transition them directly onto your permanent payroll under pre-agreed conversion terms.
What terms are included in your 90-day candidate replacement guarantee?
If a placed candidate leaves or is deemed an unsatisfactory fit within the first 90 days of employment, RIAFin will conduct a prioritized, comprehensive replacement search at zero additional placement fee.
How is RIAFin Direct Placement different from traditional recruiting agencies?
Generalist recruiters send administrative candidates from corporate retail or real estate who have never opened an RIA custodial account. RIAFin screens exclusively for US wealth management acumen, delivering Day-One platform-fluent professionals.
What is the fee structure for Direct Placement Solutions?
We operate on a transparent retained placement fee calculated as a percentage of the candidate's first-year base salary, with milestone invoicing tied directly to successful search launch and candidate acceptance.