Operations Manager

Modern Wealth Management

$70K — $95K *
Mesa, AZ 85204In-Person
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field
  • 4-7 years of experience in operations or regulated business environments
  • Experience in supporting operational workflows and cross-functional coordination
  • Strong organizational skills with multi-priority management ability
  • Professional communication skills
  • Detail-oriented and solutions-focused mindset

Responsibilities

  • Execute and support operational processes for accuracy and compliance
  • Monitor day-to-day operations and address issues proactively
  • Ensure adherence to procedures and service standards across teams
  • Maintain and update operational documentation and procedures
  • Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements
  • Coordinate with internal partners for best practices and support
  • Triage operational issues and work with teams to resolve challenges

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Direct partnership with senior leadership
  • Opportunities for involvement in project execution
  • Focus on practical improvements and operational excellence
  • Growth potential in a regulated industry
Full Job Description
Job Title: Operations Manager
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Reporting Relationship
Reports directly to Vice President, Operations (or equivalent VP-level leader)

Position Summary

The Operations Manager is a hands-on, tactical leader responsible for executing and maintaining core operational processes across the organization. This role focuses on day-to-day operational oversight, process execution, issue resolution, and cross-functional coordination rather than long-term strategy setting.

The Operations Manager partners closely with the VP of Operations to implement defined initiatives, reinforce standard processes, and ensure consistent, compliant delivery of operational services across teams and offices.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Execution & Oversight
  • Execute and support established operational processes to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory compliance
  • Monitor day-to-day operational activity and address issues as they arise, escalating when appropriate
  • Ensure teams and offices are following documented procedures, workflows, and service standards

Process Documentation & Improvement
  • Maintain, update, and reinforce operational procedures and documentation
  • Identify inefficiencies, breakdowns, or recurring issues and recommend practical, incremental improvements
  • Support automation and standardization efforts under the direction of senior leadership

Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Serve as a key operational point of contact for internal partners including onboarding, training, compliance, and client-facing teams
  • Coordinate with Directors of Operations and office leadership to reinforce best practices and provide operational support
  • Support communication, tracking, and follow-through on operational initiatives and action items

Project & Initiative Support
  • Execute assigned operational projects such as onboarding support, account transitions, workflow updates, and reporting enhancements
  • Track progress, timelines, and deliverables using established tools and reporting formats
  • Prepare operational updates, summaries, and metrics for VP-level review

Issue Resolution & Internal Support
  • Triage and resolve operational and compliance-related issues in a timely manner
  • Partner with internal teams (IT, Compliance, HR, Finance) to resolve operational challenges
  • Deliver reliable internal service and contribute to high internal customer satisfaction

Scope of Authority
  • Tactical execution and process ownership within defined operational areas
  • Provides input and recommendations for operational improvements
  • Executes priorities set by VP-level leadership; no independent strategy ownership

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field required
  • 4-7 years of experience in operations, financial services, or a regulated business environment
  • Demonstrated experience supporting operational workflows, documentation, and cross-functional coordination
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Clear, professional communication skills
  • Detail-oriented, solutions-focused, and comfortable working in structured environments

Preferred Experience
  • Financial services, wealth management, or similarly regulated industry experience
  • Exposure to onboarding, integrations, or office-level operational support
  • Experience working closely with senior operations or VP-level leadership

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