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Natixis Investment Managers · 2 days ago

Director of Investment Operations

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$190K/yr - $230K/yr

10+ years exp

Natixis Investment Managers is a leading investment firm that partners with clients to meet their unique investment objectives. The Director of Investment Operations will ensure operational success for the Direct Indexing business, focusing on efficiency, client satisfaction, and risk management while collaborating with senior leadership and various internal teams.

Asset ManagementFinancial ServicesImpact Investing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manage, measure, and improve operational success for the Direct Indexing, multi-discipline and affiliate products, which include client service, operations, performance and vendor/service provider relationships

Lead the vendor oversight program for outsourced services for Direct Indexing, multi-discipline and affiliate product lines, ensuring compliance with Company policies and regulatory requirements while fostering strong relationships with vendors to optimize performance and mitigate risks

Evaluate roles & responsibilities, workflow processes, systems and technology architecture to optimize resources, efficiency and scale. This includes recommending and implementing process and workflow improvements, quality control and automation

Collaborate with the investment team to align operational structure and processes with investment objectives for superior results

Work closely with the Technology team to drive technology strategy with the goal of achieving greater operational efficiency, reduced implementation risk and greater scalability

Collaborate with internal business partners, including finance, sales/relationship management, leadership, portfolio management, trading, and human resources to develop and execute operational strategy across AIA, multi-discipline and affiliate products

Navigate market volatility through contingency planning, risk management, and operational resilience

Enhance the client experience by refining back-office processes, workflows, and communication

Qualification

Operations ManagementRisk ManagementVendor ManagementFinancial Services ExperienceAnalytical SkillsLeadership SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Operations Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred

Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations management, preferably within the financial services industry focused on tax advantage/efficient investment strategies and SMAs

Established track record of leading and developing operational teams to achieve high levels of efficiency, performance and scale and optimizing processes, systems, and technology

Strong understanding of operational risk management and experience in implementing risk controls

Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to collaborate at all levels of an organization

Experience in vendor management and oversight, compliance and regulatory requirements

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement, innovation, contingency planning and risk management

Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences

Commitment to enhancing the client experience through refined back-office processes and engagement strategies

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment program

Commuter and wellness benefits

Volunteer programs

Company

Natixis Investment Managers

Natixis Investment Managers’ multi-affiliate approach connects clients to the independent thinking and focused expertise of more than 15 active managers.

Founded in 1984

Paris, Ile-de-France, FRA

201-500 employees

https://www.im.natixis.com

H1B Sponsorship

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