Red Bank, New Jersey, United States

Director of Advisory Operations

 Job Description:

Our client is a rapidly growing boutique wealth management and tax group. We are seeking an experienced Director of Advisory Operations to lead the day-to-day management and operational execution of our wealth management firm. This individual will serve as a key leader and the primary liaison between the President/Lead Advisor and staff, ensuring the team operates efficiently, cohesively, and at a high level.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily operations and directly manage staff, ensuring accountability, productivity, and alignment across the team

  • Lead, coach, and develop team members, fostering a positive, high-performing work environment

  • Act as the primary point of contact between the President and staff, handling day-to-day decision-making and team management

  • Implement and maintain operational processes, policies, and procedures consistent with industry best practices

  • Ensure smooth execution of workflows across the advisory business, identifying and addressing inefficiencies

  • Maintain familiarity with broker-dealer (Cetera) environments and advisory compliance standards

  • Oversee and optimize the firm's technology stack, including CRM and AI tools, to improve performance and scalability

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field required; advanced degree preferred

  • 7-10+ years of experience within an investment advisory or financial services firm

  • Strong leadership experience with direct responsibility for managing teams and day-to-day staff operations

  • Deep understanding of advisory firm operations, policies, and procedures

  • Broker-dealer experience preferred

  • Securities licenses are a plus

  • Technologically proficient, with experience leveraging CRM systems and modern tools

  • Experience with Redtail, AdviceWorks, NetDocuments, and MS Office suite is a plus

Ideal Candidate:

  • Hands-on leader who thrives in managing people and operations simultaneously

  • Strong communicator who can effectively bridge leadership and staff

  • Highly organized, decisive, and accountable

  • Driven to build structure, efficiency, and a strong team culture

  • Must be located within a 45-minute commute to the office

Comp/Benefits:

  • Base salary (commensurate with experience) $120k-$150k plus bonus based on performance

  • 10 paid holidays

  • 6 paid sick days

  • Group Health Insurance (up to $10k per year employer contribution). Anything above that is covered through cafeteria plan

  • 3x annual salary in group term life insurance

  • 12 paid vacation days per year (increases to 15 after 10 years)

  • 401(k) safe harbor profit-sharing plan, which generally includes a 6% employer non-matching contribution.

  • Continuing Education reimbursement

  • Complimentary personal tax return

  • Complimentary personal financial planning meeting

  • Commission-free investments at NAV



  Required Skills:

Operations