DIA - Operations Manager
D.A. DavidsonInvestment Banking company
Great Falls, United StatesSenior
Operations & Strategy
About the role
TL;DR
Responsible for overseeing daily operational functions of an SEC-registered investment adviser.
- •The Operations Manager is responsible for the administration of day-to-day operational functions of an SEC-registered investment adviser in a collaborative leadership structure, ensuring operational excellence, scalability, and regulatory readiness.
- •Key Responsibilities Oversee daily operational activities including account administration, trading support, reconciliation, data integrity, and system workflows.
- •Ensure operational processes are well-documented, consistently followed, and scalable as the firm grows.
- •Identify, implement, and monitor operational controls to mitigate risk and ensure accuracy and timeliness across functions.
- •Lead, mentor, and develop an operations team, including goal-setting, performance management, and professional development.
- •Evaluate existing workflows and identify opportunities for efficiency, automation, and improved controls.
- •Requirements Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree or relevant certifications a plus.
- •Minimum of 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in operations within an investment adviser, asset manager, or financial services firm.
- •Demonstrated experience managing and developing a team.
- •Familiarity with portfolio accounting, trading, and custody platforms.
- •Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain effective operational processes and controls.
Required skills
Business OperationsCompliance Management
Domain expertise
fintech
Benefits & perks
Medical, Dental and Vision, Company 401(k) and ESOP contribution, Generous sick, vacation, and maternity/parental leave, Paid holidays, Professional Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement ($15,000 lifetime cap), Discounted personal insurance including home, auto and recreational vehicles, Charitable gift-matching program, Davidson Day of Giving