Operations Manager

The Ford Agency; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ford Agency in Bethesda invites an experienced Operations professional to join a finance firm focused on strategic execution. Reporting to the Managing Director of Operations and Technology, you will bridge business goals with practical process improvements.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in assets or investment management, strong operations leadership, and a track record of driving initiatives across portfolios and teams, with a preference for collaboration and measurable impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in assets management or investment management
• Strong background in Operations, Portfolio Operations, Business Operations, Strategic Initiatives, Enterprise PMO or similar functions
• Proven operational leadership and project execution skills
• Strong analytical and process improvement skills
• Well-versed in influencing without positional authority

Responsibilities

• Launch strategic initiatives across departments in collaboration with senior leadership all the way through execution
• Evaluate existing workflows and drive operational change management
• Collaborate closely with portfolio management and investment teams
• Fully support the MD of Operations & Technology and bridge the gap between technology capabilities and operational workflows

Skills

Operations leadership

Project execution

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Influencing without authority

Job description

The Ford Agency is actively recruiting for an experienced Operations professional to join a well-established finance firm based in Bethesda. This role will report to the Managing Director of Operations and bridge the efforts between strategic goals and the execution of plans. This is an exciting role for an Operations professional with previous experience in finance or investment industries, who is looking to join a forward thinking and cohesive team.

Responsibilities Include

• Launch strategic initiatives across departments in collaboration with senior leadership all the way through execution


• Evaluate existing workflows and drive operational change management


• Collaborate closely with portfolio management and investment teams


• Fully support the MD of Operations & Technology and bridge the gap between technology capabilities and operational workflows

Candidate Requirements

• 10+ years of experience working in an assets management or investment management firm


• Strong background in Operations, Portfolio Operations, Business Operations, Strategic Initiatives, Enterprise PMO or similar functions


• Proven operational leadership and project execution skills


• Strong analytical and process improvement skills


• Well-versed in influencing without positional authority

Compensation

• 150,000-170,000 base annually

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.