Director of Operations

Our client is a rapidly growing boutique wealth management and tax group. We are seeking an experienced Director of Advisory Operations to lead the day-to-day management and operational execution of our wealth management firm. This individual will serve as a key leader and the primary liaison between the President/Lead Advisor and staff, ensuring the team operates efficiently, cohesively, and at a high level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations and directly manage staff, ensuring accountability, productivity, and alignment across the team
• Lead, coach, and develop team members, fostering a positive, high-performing work environment
• Act as the primary point of contact between the President and staff, handling day-to-day decision-making and team management
• Implement and maintain operational processes, policies, and procedures consistent with industry best practices
• Ensure smooth execution of workflows across the advisory business, identifying and addressing inefficiencies
• Maintain familiarity with broker-dealer (Cetera) environments and advisory compliance standards
• Oversee and optimize the firm's technology stack, including CRM and AI tools, to improve performance and scalability

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field required; advanced degree preferred
• 7-10 years of experience within an investment advisory or financial services firm
• Strong leadership experience with direct responsibility for managing teams and day-to-day staff operations
• Deep understanding of advisory firm operations, policies, and procedures
• Broker-dealer experience preferred
• Securities licenses are a plus
• Technologically proficient, with experience leveraging CRM systems and modern tools
• Experience with Redtail, AdviceWorks, NetDocuments, and MS Office suite is a plus

Ideal Candidate:

• Hands-on leader who thrives in managing people and operations simultaneously
• Strong communicator who can effectively bridge leadership and staff
• Highly organized, decisive, and accountable
• Driven to build structure, efficiency, and a strong team culture
• Must be located within a 45-minute commute to the office

Comp/Benefits:

• Base salary (commensurate with experience) plus bonus based on performance
• 10 paid holidays
• 6 paid sick days
• Group Health Insurance (up to $10k per year employer contribution). Anything above that is covered through cafeteria plan
• 3x annual salary in group term life insurance
• 12 paid vacation days per year (increases to 15 after 10 years)
• 401(k) safe harbor profit-sharing plan, which generally includes a 6% employer non-matching contribution.
• Continuing Education reimbursement
• Complimentary personal tax return
• Complimentary personal financial planning meeting
• Commission-free investments at NAV