Operations Manager, Sr

Reporting directly to the Head of Operations, the Senior Operations Manager provides strategic and operational leadership across assigned Clearing Firm Operations functions. This role oversees day-to-day execution, maintains a strong risk and control environment, develops managers and team members, and ensures the accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of operational services. The Senior Operations Manager also leads large, complex, and cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives; partners with business, Compliance, Risk, Technology, Finance, and external service providers; and drives process improvement, automation, scalability, and organizational readiness. Success in this position requires broad clearing operations experience, sound judgment, strong leadership, and the ability to translate business objectives into practical operating models and measurable results.

- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.

- Eight or more years of progressive experience in broker-dealer or clearing firm operations, including significant experience leading operational teams, functions, or complex programs.

- Broad knowledge of securities processing, clearing, custody, and the operational control environment supporting a regional or national financial services organization.

- Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: Tax and Cost Basis Operations, Retirement Operations, Margin Operations, Cash Management Operations, or related clearing functions.

- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic and operational plans, translate business objectives into practical operating models, and deliver measurable results.

- Proven success leading large, complex, and cross-functional projects or initiatives, with the ability to manage scope, resources, timelines, risks, dependencies, and competing priorities.

- Strong leadership and people-management capabilities, including experience developing managers and team members, building accountable teams, and leading through organizational or operational change.

- Sound understanding of broker-dealer regulatory requirements, risk management, internal controls, business continuity, and operational procedures.

- Excellent written and verbal communication, executive presentation, negotiation, stakeholder-management, and conflict-resolution skills.

- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the judgment and attention to detail required to resolve complex operational issues and make timely decisions.

- High degree of proficiency with operations-processing platforms, Microsoft Office applications, reporting tools, and technology used to support workflow, controls, and process improvement.

- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing organizational priorities, and manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines.

- FINRA Series 7 and Series 24 or 27 preferred, or the ability to obtain required registrations within established company timeframes; Series 63 is a plus.