Senior Operations Leader – Investment Advisory

D.A. Davidson; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Company 401(k) and ESOP contribution

Generous sick, vacation, and parental leave

Paid holidays

Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement ($15,000 lifetime cap)

Charitable gift-matching program

Job summary

A financial services firm in Richmond, Virginia is seeking an experienced Operations Manager responsible for overseeing daily operational functions of an SEC-registered investment adviser. This role focuses on operational excellence, scalability, and team leadership. The ideal candidate has 7-10 years of experience in investment management operations, strong analytical and communication skills, and a commitment to process improvement. A competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree or relevant certifications a plus.
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in operations within an investment adviser, asset manager, or financial services firm.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operational activities including account administration, trading support, reconciliation, data integrity, and system workflows.
• Ensure operational processes are well‑documented, consistently followed, and scalable as the firm grows.
• Identify, implement, and monitor operational controls to mitigate risk and ensure accuracy and timeliness across functions.

Skills

Team management

Operational processes

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree or relevant certifications

Tools

Portfolio accounting platforms

Trading platforms

Custody platforms

Job description

A financial services firm in Richmond, Virginia is seeking an experienced Operations Manager responsible for overseeing daily operational functions of an SEC-registered investment adviser. This role focuses on operational excellence, scalability, and team leadership. The ideal candidate has 7-10 years of experience in investment management operations, strong analytical and communication skills, and a commitment to process improvement. A competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.