Salesforce Administrator

The Salesforce Administrator is responsible for the configuration, optimization, and ongoing administration of Salesforce solutions that support client relationships and key business operations.

This role will also focus on expanding Financial Services Cloud platform capabilities, improving workflow automation, and ensuring that Salesforce environments remain secure, stable, and aligned with operational and regulatory requirements.

The position works closely with business stakeholders and technology teams to translate operational needs into scalable platform solutions while supporting system utilization, controlled release management, and platform governance., * Configure and extend Salesforce functionality, specifically Financial Services Cloud (FSC), using custom objects, automation flows, validation rules, Lightning components, and dynamic user interfaces.

• Support relationship and client lifecycle management capabilities including structures, relationships, and workflows.
• Develop and deliver dashboards, reporting frameworks, and automated processes that improve operational visibility and advisor productivity.
• Maintain platform security through role hierarchies, sharing rules, and field-level permissions aligned with governance and compliance requirements.
• Partner with advisory, operational, and compliance teams to gather requirements and translate business needs into scalable Salesforce FSC solutions.
• Evaluate business processes and recommend improvements through Salesforce automation and best practice configurations.
• Support release management processes including metadata deployment, sandbox environment coordination, and structured testing cycles.
• Validate system updates and ensure adherence to change management and deployment governance procedures.
• Maintain strong data governance practices including duplicate management, data integrity controls, and auditability standards.
• Ensure platform configurations support internal architecture principles, regulatory oversight, operational parameters, and compliance monitoring.

• Minimum of 2 years experience administering Salesforce with a preference for Salesforce Financial Services Cloud (FSC).
• Salesforce Administrator certification or training desired; advanced Salesforce certifications are a plus.
• Strong experience configuring Salesforce Flows, validation rules, Lightning components, and other platform automation capabilities.
• Experience working with Financial Services Cloud or similar industry-specific Salesforce solutions preferred.
• Familiarity with Salesforce DevOps and deployment tools such as Copado, Gearset, or similar platforms.
• Experience working in financial services, banking, wealth, investment, or similar is a plus beneficial.
• Comprehension of enterprise business systems, platform architecture, and scalable solution design.
• Understanding of governance, risk, and compliance considerations within highly regulated enterprise platforms.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across executive, technical, and operational stakeholders., * Engagement Status: Applicant must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based sponsorship, now or in the future, including: H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT, or any other employment-based visa programs.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent