CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Duties and Responsibilities

• Helps develop and prioritize business strategies and opportunities in alignment with the company's long-term objectives by working closely with the CEO and leadership team. 
• Takes a leadership role in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities, including conducting due diligence, and executing transactions to drive growth and expansion. 
• Establish an operating model that supports strategic objectives, such as the expansion into new markets, product vehicles, and institutional segments, both domestically and internationally.
• Foster collaboration and synergy across departments to drive operational excellence and enhance overall company effectiveness.
• Lead efforts to develop and manage scalable technology platforms, visionary data strategies, and project management capabilities to align with strategic goals and initiatives.
• Drive efforts to improve overall company effectiveness and efficiency by identifying and incorporating best practices from across the industry.
• Lead strategic thinking to incorporate new technologies to enhance operational capabilities and drive innovation.
• Develop robust and scalable Separately Managed Account (SMA) platforms to meet the evolving needs of clients and stakeholders.
• Continuously evolve data strategies to harness the power of data analytics and insights in decision-making processes.

Job Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer 401(k) safe harbor and profit-sharing contributions.
• Work/life programs such as flexible work arrangements, flexible paid time off, paid parental leave, employee assistance plan, commuter benefits, student loan repayment program, education reimbursement program.
• Community involvement opportunities.
• Onsite cafeteria.
• Onsite fitness center.
• Referral program.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field - required; MBA or advanced degree - preferred.
• Proven track record of strategic leadership and operational excellence within the asset management industry. 
• Ability to inspire and lead teams towards a shared vision. 
• Experience in leading M&A activities and executing strategic transactions. 
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable strategies. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization. 
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and foster a culture of continuous improvement. 
• Deep understanding of technology and data trends, with a focus on leveraging emerging technologies to drive innovation and competitive advantage. 

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity or protected veteran status. We especially encourage applications from individuals who can bring diverse cultural and ethnic perspectives and experiences to the campus.