Wealth Management Operations Associate

CMC Recruiting; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CMC Recruiting in San Francisco is seeking a Wealth Management Operations Associate to support both investment and insurance operations. The role blends account openings, transfers, and money movement with insurance processing and policy tracking.

The successful candidate will work in a collaborative, high-performing environment, start with investment operations, and expand into insurance. Hybrid work requires in-office presence 3-4 days per week after training, with sponsorship/licensing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2-5+ years of experience in wealth management, financial services, or operations.
• Experience with investment operations preferred.
• Series 7 license preferred, or willingness to obtain shortly after joining.
• If not licensed, candidate to get the CA life insurance license within the 90 days of probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day investment operations, including account opening, transfers, money movement, and maintenance
• Assist with insurance operations, including application processing, underwriting coordination, and policy tracking
• Serve as a go-to resource for operational tasks across the team ("catch-all" support)
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness across all transactions and client-related work
• Help create, document, and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Partner closely with advisors and client service team members to ensure a seamless client experience
• Assist with ad hoc projects and operational improvements as bandwidth allows
• Maintain strong organization and follow-through across multiple systems and priorities

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team oriented

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid: 3-4 days in office/ full time in office during training period)

Compensation: Base Salary: $65,000-$90,000 (depending on experience and with total compensation potential at $70,000-100,000+)

Licensing support: Sponsorship for CA Life Insurance License, Series 7 & 63/66 (if not already licensed)

Our client is a collaborative, high-performing wealth management firm with a strong team culture and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional client service. They are seeking a Wealth Management Operations Associate who will play a key role in supporting both investment and insurance operations. This is a highly dynamic, "catch-all" position for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in getting things right, and wants to be a true team player.

This person will start with a focus on investment operations, expand into insurance operations, and ultimately become cross-trained across all operational functions. There is also an opportunity to help build and refine internal processes, including creating and documenting SOPs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day investment operations, including account opening, transfers, money movement, and maintenance
• Assist with insurance operations, including application processing, underwriting coordination, and policy tracking
• Serve as a go-to resource for operational tasks across the team ("catch-all" support)
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness across all transactions and client-related work
• Help create, document, and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Partner closely with advisors and client service team members to ensure a seamless client experience
• Assist with ad hoc projects and operational improvements as bandwidth allows
• Maintain strong organization and follow-through across multiple systems and priorities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 2-5+ years of experience in wealth management, financial services, or operations
• Experience with investment operations (account opening, transfers, custodians, etc.) preferred
• Exposure to insurance operations is a plus (or willingness to learn quickly)
• Series 7 license preferred, or willingness to obtain shortly after joining
• If not licensed, candidate to get the CA life insurance license within the 90 days of probationary period
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Team-first mindset with a willingness to jump in wherever needed
• Comfortable working across multiple systems and processes
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate internally
• Ability to work in-office in San Francisco 3-4 days per week (after training period)