SEO & AI Search Specialist

SEO & AI

Search Specialist IRA Financial Sioux Falls, SD 57108

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Today Job Description Job Overview IRA Financial is seeking a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and AI Search Specialist to own the full strategy and hands-on execution of our SEO and AEO (Answer Engine Optimization / AI Optimization) efforts. This position is responsible for driving organic traffic, increasing qualified client acquisition, and strengthening IRA Financials' authority across search engines and AI-powered discovery platforms. This position will play a central part in shaping and executing our blog and content strategy, ensuring content is both search-optimized and genuinely valuable to prospective clients. Job Structure Details On-Site, Sioux Falls, SD Full Time, Monday-Friday Exempt/Salary Benefits Health, Dental, Vision Insurance 401(k) Employer Contribution of 4% Health Savings Account (H.S.A.) Employer Contribution Paid Time Off and Volunteer Time Off Parental Leave Catered lunch every Monday Monthly 15-minute massage Responsibilities & Duties Own end-to-end SEO strategy and execution across technical, on-page, content, and off-page initiatives Lead IRA Financials' AEO / AIO strategy to optimize content for AI-driven search, answer engines, and LLM-based discovery (e.g., featured snippets, "People Also Ask," AI overviews, and generative search results) Conduct keywords, topics, and intent research to identify high-impact organic growth opportunities across the funnel Develop and own the blog and evergreen content roadmap in partnership with internal subject matter experts and content creators Create, edit, and optimize blog content to drive rankings, engagement, and conversions Partner with web teams to improve site structure, internal linking, page speed, Core Web Vitals, and crawlability Own organic traffic performance, rankings, conversions, and attribution reporting Monitor algorithm updates, search trends, and AI search evolution to proactively adjust strategy Identify and execute link-building and digital PR opportunities to strengthen domain authority Optimize existing content through audits, refreshes, and consolidation to maximize organic performance Collaborate closely with Growth Marketing and Sales teams to align messaging and acquisition goals Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, journalism, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) 8+ years of hands-on SEO experience with a proven track record of driving organic growth and conversions Deep expertise in technical SEO, content SEO, and on-page optimization Strong understanding of AEO / AIO and how AI-powered search and discovery platforms surface content Experience building and executing content strategies at scale, particularly blogs and educational content Strong analytical skills with experience using tools such as Google Search Console, GA4, Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, or similar Experience in financial services, fintech, or other regulated industries strongly preferred Ability to translate complex financial topics into clear, authoritative, and search-optimized content Experience optimizing content for featured snippets, knowledge panels, and AI search results Familiarity with CMS platforms (WordPress or similar)