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CreativeOne · 5 hours ago

Chief Operating Officer

Leawood, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

CreativeOne is a nationally recognized leader in financial services, dedicated to empowering independent financial advisors. The Chief Operating Officer will work closely with the President to lead operational strategies and ensure organizational efficiency and effectiveness.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Operational Leadership: Oversee daily operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness across all departments. Includes Account Opening and Maintenance, Operational Staff’s Service Standards, Advisory Billing, Trading, and Transitions. Analyze internal operations and identify areas for process enhancement

Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the Executive team to develop and implement strategic plans. Concentrating on growth and profitability of the RIA

Compliance: Ensure all operations comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards

Financial Management: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to ensure the company achieves targets for growth and profitability

Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop department leaders and their teams

Client Relations: Build and maintain relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders

Risk Management: Identify and mitigate operational risks

Technology Integration: Oversee the implementation of technology solutions to improve operational efficiency

Ability to work with reps, vendors, and clients in a professional manner, negotiate contracts, monitor updates, and implement systems and processes to ensure the operations efficiency and excellence

Qualification

Operational LeadershipStrategic PlanningCompliance KnowledgeFinancial ManagementClient RelationsRisk ManagementTechnology IntegrationTeam ManagementRelationship BuildingMicrosoft Office SuiteSeries 65RIA OperationsPrioritizeLeadership Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or a related field

10+ years in a senior operational role of an RIA, including Broker-Dealer experience, with at least 5 years' management experience

Ability to prioritize tasks and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to pivot when firm priorities change

Must be service and team oriented with a desire to make a difference as part of a fast-growing independent registered investment advisor

Knowledge of SEC, FINRA, and state regulations

Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity

Aptitude for building relationships and ability to communicate complex issues to a wide array of internal clients with differing levels of product experience

Series 65 or 7

Knowledge of Portfolio Accounting, Billing, and Trading solutions (e.g., Orion, Tamarac, etc.)

Knowledge of operations of Charles Schwab and Fidelity Institutional

Operational knowledge of RIA and providing service and support to Investment Advisors

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite