Career Opportunities

Dimensional Fund Advisors forges a new way to invest based on an abiding belief in financial science and the efficacy of markets. Working years ahead of traditional asset managers, the firm inaugurated its strategies with early research into the stronger performance of small cap stocks. Since then, the firm has pioneered many strategies and consulting technologies now taken for granted in the industry. The mission of Dimensional is to deliver the performance of capital markets and increase returns through advanced portfolio design and trading.

Dimensional is a growing company seeking talented and entrepreneurial people to help pursue this mission. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, access to educational conferences conducted by leading academics, a collegial work environment, and opportunity for growth. Please click on the position titles below for complete descriptions of our current opportunities.

Santa Monica

Network Engineer
Web Programmer

Austin

Administrative Assistant, Investment Operations
Data Analyst
DBA Manager
Events Manager
Facilities Manager
Middle Office Operations Analyst
SQL Server DBA
SQL Server DBA (Junior)
Sr. Operations Associate
Systems Developer
Technology Planning Manager

Chicago

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Santa Monica

Network Engineer

Job Description:This position involves the installation, deployment, and management of 100+ Windows based servers. The position is ultimately responsible for ensuring that all the server systems and related applications are functioning as cleanly and efficiently as possible.

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Web Programmer

Job Description:The developer will design, implement, test, and maintain new and existing systems with the long-term goal of extending and unifying these capabilities. Working with Interactive Marketing leadership, the developer will provide recommendations on architecture, application selection, and system improvements. Developer is responsible for analyzing problems and rendering solutions. Collaborates closely with sales businesses to identify evolving web document needs, correct problems, and add features.

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Austin

Administrative Assistant, Investment Operations

Job Description:The Administrative Assistant for the Investment Operations team will be responsible for supporting the department by performing diversified administrative functions and related services. This position will work closely with other Operations Associates in completing commingled fund trades.

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Data Analyst

Job Description:This position will be responsible for analysis of exception reports to locate and cleanse data as it enters systems from multiple sources.

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DBA Manager

Job Description:The DBA Manager will lead a team of database administrators who support the company’s clustered, SAN-based, Microsoft SQL Server environment. He/she will lead the Database Group in maintaining this database environment, play a key role in implementing new applications/technologies, ensure security, produce appropriate documentation, tighten process compliance, etc. Additionally, he/she will identify, research, and analyze database architecture issues and opportunities, make decisions, and implement the appropriate solutions. This high-availability, 24 X 7, global environment requires a management focus on database operations, monitoring, troubleshooting, disaster recovery, processes execution, and future expansion to maximize availability, flexibility and accuracy in support of the company’s continued dramatic growth. Reporting to the head of the technology infrastructure group, the DBA Manager is a key member of the IT department’s management team. The DBA Manager must be able to deal with day to day problems, be a proficient planner, and execute longer-term strategic projects.

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Events Manager

Job Description:The Events Manager is a highly knowledgeable individual who will be responsible for the planning, development, management and execution of all corporate events. The individual will work closely with Financial Advisor Services, Institutional Services and other business units to plan and implement internal and coordinate away conference events to support the company’s strategic goals. The candidate must deliver an in depth event planning program, budgets, timelines, and coordinate all events in auditoriums, boardroom and conference rooms.

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Facilities Manager

Job Description:The Facilities Manager will be responsible for managing the facility operations for a Class “A” building in Austin, Texas. Responsible for managing staff, implementing safety & security programs, office space planning, and abiding to green building standards. Monitor OSHA compliances such as ergonomics standards and fire-life & safety. Maintain all files, including architectural drawings and building specifications. Must have the ability to work with all levels of management and employees within the company. Interfaces with the Santa Monica Office to achieve shared goals.

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Middle Office Operations Analyst

Job Description:This role of the Middle Office Operations Analyst is to work with Dimensional’s business lines to support business requirements of each department and work with the Dimensional global offices to monitor the performance of the middle office outsource provider, Citi, to ensure they adhere to contractual obligations and to suggest process improvements. Also to coordinate the business requirements of each department and work with Citi project management team to provide broad integration of the Dimensional initiatives to facilitate Dimensional business processes. This person will report to the Investment Operations Manager.

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SQL Server DBA

Job Description:This position will be a key member of Dimensional DBA group with responsibilities to support our Order Management System. Reporting to the Database Administration Manager, this individual’s primary role will be to support the administration of SQL Server 2000/2005 databases on Windows 2003 Enterprise servers in a high availability, multiple database and server environment. Additionally, this person will be responsible for implementing scalable solutions that will support the company’s continued dramatic growth. This high-availability, 24 X 7, global environment requires a focus on systems maintenance, monitoring, security, troubleshooting, disaster recovery, and other procedures to maximize availability and uptime. The DBA will work with the Network Administration group to ensure connectivity, uptime and appropriate resource availability, and will monitor, correct and improve the function of Dimensional's database servers and software. The successful candidate for this position will be analytical and detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and problem solve. Additionally, they must be highly skilled in working with business users, external parties, and other technology groups (developers, network admins, etc.).

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SQL Server DBA (Junior)

Job Description:Reporting to the Database Administration Manager, this individual’s primary role will be to provide first-line support for Dimensional’s SQL Server 2000/2005 databases infrastructure. Maintaining database uptime and dealing with NET IQ alerts and trouble tickets will be the primary task for this individual. Additionally, this person will be responsible for systems maintenance, monitoring, security, troubleshooting, disaster recovery, and other procedures to maximize availability and uptime. The DBA will work with the Network Administration group to ensure connectivity, uptime and appropriate resource availability, and will monitor, correct and improve the function of Dimensional's database servers and software.

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Sr. Operations Associate

Job Description:The Operations Associate will work closely with senior management in handling fund operations, including work distribution and project management. This position is responsible for the determination and implementation of policy and compliance decisions and will work closely with internal legal, compliance, sales, marketing and trading departments to facilitate client investments. Candidate must be able to handle challenging situations and work well under pressure.

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Systems Developer

Job Description:This position will be a key member of our global research technology team to architect, implement and support the company’s selected security reference data product, Eagle Pace. This individual will have specific knowledge of the Pace product, and will additionally have a thorough understanding of the investment management industry and trade workflow processes between trade order management and portfolio accounting systems. The Research developer will assist in the analysis, design, development, testing, installation and support of complex data extracts, transformation and load procedures to allow for seamless data integration between Eagle Pace and various financial platforms. In this capacity this person will work closely with project team members and business clients. With the completion of initial project work, this individual will turn their attention to other new technology implementation initiatives as well as discrete projects to replace all existing point-to-point data interfaces with those constructed utilizing tools standard within Dimensional.

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Technology Planning Manager

Job Description:This new position will be a key member of Dimensional Information Technology department. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer this individual’s primary role will be to lead the department’s efforts in assessing, communicating, and managing the IT organization’s service delivery. This role involves establishing an SLA based approach to tracking internal IT service performance. Over time this person will develop a comprehensive “scorecard” that reports the IT department’s performance as compared to service standards. This role will be responsible for developing this SLA management function. This means: o Defining Service Objectives - Assisting internal clients/users in articulating their service expectations. o Capturing Service Data - Working with the IT department in developing and implementing processes, procedures, and techniques that capture actual service delivery metrics and measures. o Reporting Service Results - Producing documents, reports, and charts that reflect delivery vs. service objectives. o Communications - Assisting in communicating IT performance back to clients/users and senior management. The person selected for this role will be responsible for establishing the company’s first service management function. This will require exceptionally strong communications skills, traditional technology business analysis skills, and documented experience in creating a comprehensive SLA management function in prior positions. The ideal candidate for this position will currently be serving in a similar role in either a commercial technology firm (software products or professional services) or in an IT department where SLA management is a mature and effective function.

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