Brookstone Capital Management, a rapidly growing national Financial Services firm with over $10B in Assets Under Management (AUM) and 700 affiliated Investment Advisers in all 50 states, seeks a Director of Operations with strong leadership skills. The successful candidate will be a hands-on, positive, high-energy, and collaborative individual who is able to create & lead a high-performing and efficient Operations team. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented person who wants to join a dynamic, rapidly growing firm!
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Create/Lead a high-performing and efficient Operations team
Develop, implement, and enforce effective business Operational procedures
Monitor day-to-day operations and proactively implement necessary changes to business processes, systems, and organizational capabilities
Provide insights into the operational workflows to ensure maximum and efficient use of the firm's resources
Attract, retain, and develop high-performing associates
Build and maintain relationships with Executive leaders, internal departments, and external resource providers
Work with other leaders throughout the organization to help drive a positive culture of accountability amongst team members
Provide ongoing reporting to the firm's Executive leadership team
10+ years of relevant Financial Services Operational Leadership experience
Experience managing Processing, Trading, or Service teams in a Front, Middle, or Back Office function in a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), B/D, or other Financial Services firm
Ability to be innovative and drive results both as an individual and as part of a team
Ability to deal effectively with personnel and create accountability
Ability to understand the business priorities and apply them to the team goals
Detail-oriented with strong decision-making and analytical skills
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Ability to work in a high-paced environment prioritizing effectively and meeting deadlines
Strong Leadership with a successful record of previous management of an Operations team
Process Improvement mindset and experience
Six Sigma or Lean process experience a plus
Position: Full-time
Location: Wheaton, IL (100% work in office - not a remote/hybrid position)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) w/match, Life, and PTO (paid vacation, sick, and personal time off)