Focus Partners Wealth

Focus Partners Wealth

Senior Manager, Operations

Chicago, IL · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$100k-$150kDetected 7 days ago
SalesforceCRMAccountingExcelProcess ImprovementResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • Focus provides team members the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

  • Focus Partners Wealth is seeking a collaborative and strategic Senior Manager, Operations to lead a team responsible for delivering high-quality operational support within our wealth management business.
  • This individual will oversee day-to-day operations, drive process improvements, support cross-functional initiatives, and develop a high-performing team dedicated to operational excellence and client service.
  • Conduct regular performance discussions, provide coaching and feedback, and support employee development.
  • Manage daily team operations, workforce planning, and employee-related matters.
  • Manage the production and delivery of monthly client statements.
  • Develop and maintain operational procedures and best practices.
  • Lead process improvement initiatives and partner with stakeholders to implement solutions.
  • Partner closely with Client Service, Trading, Advisory teams, Technology, and other business partners to support operational initiatives and resolve escalated issues.
  • Support organizational projects and strategic initiatives that enhance business effectiveness.
  • Promote operational controls and quality assurance practices that support data accuracy and consistency.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in financial services operations, wealth management operations, investment operations, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of people leadership experience with demonstrated success developing high-performing teams.
  • Education
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, or related field preferred.
  • Experience

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with Addepar or similar investment reporting and portfolio management platforms.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and exceptional service.
  • Oversee investment accounting activities, transaction processing, and portfolio record maintenance within Addepar.
  • Supervise daily operational workflows, data loads, and service requests
  • Oversee core operational processes and ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently, and within established service levels.
  • Identify opportunities to improve workflows, increase scalability, and enhance the overall client and employee experience.

Skills

  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Intermediate to advanced experience with Addepar.
  • Experience with CRM systems
  • Dynamics 365 or Salesforce preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Skills & Competencies
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and talent development skills.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience leading operational improvements and change initiatives.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • About Focus Financial Partners

Compensation

  • The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $100,000 - $150,000 per year base salary compensation range.

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