VP (Head of Operations)

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Summit Financial LLC is a $20 billion Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm that has been providing comprehensive financial planning and wealth management services to high-net-worth individuals for over 40 years. Consistently recognized for our expertise, Summit currently ranks in the top 50 of all RIA firms by Barron’s & Forbes and is one of the fastest growing RIAs in the country with over 130 advisors across 19 states and headquarters in Parsippany, New Jersey. We are looking for an Operations Head to join our growing team. Responsibilities: Be a strategic partner to the company’s leadership Provide long-term program growth and planning for operations Assist the Operations team and managers daily with comprehensive oversight and management of the operations for all of the operational staff Provide leadership, guidance and consultation to employees covering a broad range of policies and procedures Oversight of the delivery of the day-to-day, hands-on administration of operational procedures Ensure the success of efforts spanning the entire workday lifecycle including planning, testing, implementation, enhancement updates, and procedure releases which includes all normal production activities such as: -Business process administration -Security administration -Testing -Quality assurance -New solutions built on the existing platform to meet future business needs -Implementation of new operational systems and custodians Implement strategy with long-range forecasting and strategic planning Collaborate with senior management and other departments to resolve inconsistencies and rectify processing issues and handle day to day approvals Work closely with the Managers on the team to implement departmental initiatives directed at improving the quality and delivery of operation services Requirements : 15+ years of related work experience Experience in RIA, custody or brokerage industry, asset managers Experience with custodians Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Pershing, or Goldman Sachs Preferred Qualifications: Experience in employee relations principles and practices including conflict resolution techniques Knowledgeable on applicable operations management principles, practices, methods, and procedures required Must be able to function independently and exercise discretion and sound judgment Confidentiality and discretion are required, as is the demonstrated ability to forge partnerships Ability to set priorities, handle multiple assignments, and work with resourcefulness and efficiency in a fast-paced and changing environment Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills necessary Team player with demonstrated initiative/leadership through participation in job related Skilled at follow-up and prioritizing business critical tasks Experience with a multi-custodial platform *Competitive compensation and equity options available Seniority level

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