Associated Bank

Director of Brokerage / RIA Operations and Controls

Associated Bank$137K — $235K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of experience in broker-dealer, RIA operations, or financial controls
  • 7+ years of leadership experience in complex operational environments
  • Strong knowledge of FINRA/SEC regulations, net capital rules, and supervisory frameworks
  • Active Series 7, 24, and 27 (FINOP) licenses

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end broker-dealer and RIA operations including account lifecycle management and trade support
  • Oversee operational control frameworks ensuring compliance with FINRA, SEC regulations, and internal policies
  • Serve as FINOP responsible for operational inputs supporting net capital and customer protection rules
  • Drive supervisory oversight including principal review of accounts and trade activity
  • Partner with Finance on regulatory filings, audits, and financial reporting support
  • Strengthen vendor and clearing firm relationships while identifying service delivery improvements
  • Advance technology enablement and process improvements to enhance automation and data quality
  • Develop high-performing teams fostering accountability and professional growth

Benefits

  • Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans
  • Paid time off to volunteer in your community
  • Opportunities to connect through diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups
  • Competitive salaries with professional development opportunities
  • Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan
  • Personal banking, loan, investment, and insurance benefits
Full Job Description
Lead the operational strategy and control environment for Associated Investment Services’ broker-dealer and RIA platform. This role drives operational integrity, regulatory alignment, and technology-enabled efficiency while partnering across Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Private Wealth. It offers high visibility with senior leadership and the opportunity to shape a scalable, best-in-class operating model.

What you'll do:

  • Lead end-to-end broker-dealer and RIA operations, including account lifecycle management, trade support, reconciliation, and reporting.
  • Oversee operational control frameworks, ensuring compliance with FINRA, SEC regulations, and internal policies.
  • Serve as FINOP (Series 27) responsible for operational inputs supporting net capital, customer protection rules, and books and records integrity.
  • Drive supervisory oversight, including principal review of accounts, trade activity, and exception reporting in alignment with WSPs.
  • Partner with Finance and the Corporate Controller team on regulatory filings, audits, and financial reporting support.
  • Strengthen vendor and clearing firm relationships while identifying opportunities to improve service delivery and efficiency.
  • Advance technology enablement and process improvements to enhance automation, data quality, and scalability.
  • Develop high-performing teams by fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

What you'll bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 10+ years of experience in broker-dealer, RIA operations, or financial controls
  • 7+ years of leadership experience in complex operational environments
  • Strong knowledge of FINRA/SEC regulations, net capital rules, and supervisory frameworks
  • Active Series 7, 24, and 27 (FINOP) licenses

Preferred:

  • Master’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field
  • Series 4 and Series 65 or 66 licenses
  • Experience leading operational transformation, technology initiatives, or M&A integrations

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Associated Bank, you’ll join a collaborative, growth-oriented environment with a strong commitment to our people and the communities we serve. You’ll have the opportunity to influence strategy, lead meaningful change, and partner with leaders across the organization to drive impact. Apply today to make an impact.

We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified parties, including but not limited to people returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans or those with military experience.

In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life. 

  • Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans. 

  • Paid time off to volunteer in your community. 

  • Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups. 

  • Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities. 

  • Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.  

  • Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits. 

Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest. Join our community on ,  and X. 

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About Associated Bank

Associated Bank is a regional bank that provides a wide range of financial products and services to individuals, businesses, and organizations. The bank offers personal and business banking, wealth management, and insurance services, and operates more than 200 locations throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota. Associated Bank was founded in 1861 and has a long history of serving its communities and customers. The bank is committed to providing exceptional customer service and building strong relationships with its customers.
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Size
4,900 employees
Industry
Founded
1874

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