Sr. Associate, Data Operations

Aon plc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) with match

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Wealthspire Advisors is seeking a Senior Associate, Data Operations to lead data governance and operations within the Data Operations Team. You will partner with the Investment Operations group, including the Head of Trading, Portfolio Managers, and Compliance, to own and mentor a broad set of data processes.

This role requires advanced quantitative ability, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to set standards, drive improvements, and coach junior staff across Addepar and Canoe

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least six years of relevant work experience, including experience in a lead or supervisory capacity
• Hands‑on experience with Addepar (or comparable portfolio accounting/reporting platform); experience with Canoe or similar alternative investment data platforms strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of private investment structures, capital calls, distributions, and valuation practices
• Numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize competing initiatives, manage projects end to end, and work in a team environment
• Professional appearance and manner
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort presenting to senior stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison with Addepar for data maintenance and platform governance of the firm’s Addepar instance
• Own and administer security settings and permissioning standards
• Design and maintain account groupings, saved views, templates, reports, and dashboards
• Manage population of account and group attributes for new accounts and clients
• Validate accuracy of client performance and capital flows, and resolve escalated discrepancies
• Verify that security, portfolio, transaction, and pricing data from custodians and other sources is accurate
• Lead broader database maintenance, data quality and data flow automation initiatives
• Maintain database back-up files and supporting controls
• Support trading operations within Addepar and related trading tools
• Own alternative and private investment data operations, including administration of Canoe for document ingestion, capital call and distribution capture, and statement processing; oversee private investment valuations, commitment and cash flow tracking, and reconciliation of alternative holdings across custodians, fund administrators, and the reporting platform
• Review, update, and improve overall processes/procedures; document and enforce best practices

Job description

Who We Are:

Wealthspire is a leading wealth management, retirement advisory, and business management firm serving individuals, families, endowments, and institutions across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. We provide a comprehensive platform that brings together wealth management, institutional consulting, business management, family office, and retirement plan advisory services—empowering clients to navigate complexity with clarity and confidence.

With over 1,200 employees across more than 40 offices, we deliver insights and solutions backed by deep research, technology, and decades of expertise. Our collective businesses create a unified ecosystem designed to meet clients wherever they are in their financial journey. Wealthspire is redefining the future of financial solutions through collaboration, scale, and a steadfast commitment to putting people first—our clients, our colleagues, and our communities.

Role Background

The Senior Associate, Data Operations will be a senior member of Wealthspire’s Data Operations Team and will partner closely with other members of the Wealthspire Data Operations Team as well as with members of the Investment Operations team, including the Head of Trading, Portfolio Managers, and Compliance. This position requires advanced quantitative ability, strong attention to detail, and honed organizational and leadership skills to successfully own and manage a broad set of operational responsibilities, set standards across the team, and mentor junior staff in the following areas:

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison with Addepar for data maintenance and platform governance of the firm’s Addepar instance
• Own and administer security settings and permissioning standards
• Design and maintain account groupings, saved views, templates, reports, and dashboards
• Manage population of account and group attributes for new accounts and clients
• Validate accuracy of client performance and capital flows, and resolve escalated discrepancies
• Verify that security, portfolio, transaction, and pricing data from custodians and other sources is accurate
• Lead broader database maintenance, data quality and data flow automation initiatives
• Maintain database back-up files and supporting controls
• Support trading operations within Addepar and related trading tools
• Own alternative and private investment data operations, including administration of Canoe for document ingestion, capital call and distribution capture, and statement processing; oversee private investment valuations, commitment and cash flow tracking, and reconciliation of alternative holdings across custodians, fund administrators, and the reporting platform
• Review, update, and improve overall processes/procedures; document and enforce best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least six years of relevant work experience, including experience in a lead or supervisory capacity
• Hands‑on experience with Addepar (or comparable portfolio accounting/reporting platform); experience with Canoe or similar alternative investment data platforms strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of private investment structures, capital calls, distributions, and valuation practices
• Numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize competing initiatives, manage projects end to end, and work in a team environment
• Professional appearance and manner
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort presenting to senior stakeholders

What We Offer:

Wealthspire Advisors is proud to offer a competitive salary, PTO & paid holidays, 401(k) with match, exclusive discount programs, health & wellness programs, and more. Our PeopleFirst culture focuses on building and nurturing lifelong relationships with our employees because, at the end of the day, we exist to be there for others.

Wealthspire and You... Better Together!

Wealthspire is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer.