Job Listing: V.P. of Operations in
Indianapolis, IN

Registered Investment Advisory Firm for high net worth clients. Privately owned business.

Position Summary:
The V.P. of Operations – Wallington Division directs, administers and coordinates the activities of Wallington Wealth Management in accordance with policies, goals, objectives, and philosophy of the Firm. The position develops the Division business plan in conjunction with the Firm COO and is responsible for execution. The V.P. of Operations – Wallington Division manages and evaluates the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the organizational processes on an ongoing basis.

Has extensive experience in an RIA, has management experience, knowledge/experience in also overseeing other areas of the firm such as HR, Facilities, Finance Department.
Division Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop and manage the operating plan that implements vision and strategic direction, including long range capacity planning, with an emphasis on execution.
• Manage and monitor Division operations relative to the comprehensive Firm business plan, including necessary adjustments to structure, processes, systems and organizational capabilities.
• Evaluate, on an ongoing basis, the efficiency and productivity of client operations personnel and underlying processes utilized in the department.
• Evaluate, on an ongoing basis, the efficiency and productivity of all members of the Wealth Management Advisor Team and underlying processes utilized in the department.
• Manage operational policies and procedures and be certain they are reviewed and updated in a timely manner.
• Partner with the Firm COO in setting the tone of the Division and modeling desired behaviors. Developing and maintaining a culture of service and communication excellence both internally and externally.
• Partner with the Firm Director of Business Development & Marketing to develop and evaluate the Division marketing program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
• Minimum of 10-15 years of business experience in financial services and preferably with a registered investment advisory (RIA) organization with a progressive track record of operational excellence and results.
• Master’s Degree preferred from an accredited university. (Finance, accounting, Business, or Economics preferred)
• Solid strategic thinker, problem solver and decision maker.
• Demonstrated ability to drive execution results.
• Superb executive communication skills-internal and external.
• Proven people leader, with strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Desire/ability to work successfully in a small company environment.
• Background in Wealth Management or Tax Planning preferred.
• Proficiency in utilizing Portfolio Management and Financial Planning software platforms such as eMoney preferred.
• Train Financial Planning associates on technology solutions and other firm best practices.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.