Director of Investments

Position Summary

We are a growing, entrepreneurial wealth management firm ($1.75Bn AUA grown in 7 years) within an accounting firm seeking a Director of Investments to lead portfolio implementation, investment operations, content development, technology optimization, and team leadership. Investments are mostly outsourced SMAs and our fast-growing client pipeline originates from the accounting firm. This is a senior, client-facing role for someone who wants to build a long-term career in the wealth management business and grow alongside the firm.

As the business scales, this role offers meaningful upside, expanding leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to shape the firm's investment platform and client experience
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Local candidates ONLY! Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Key Responsibilities Investment Strategy & Portfolio Oversight

• Oversee portfolio construction, implementation, and ongoing management across client accounts
• Partner with advisors in designing investment strategies tailored to client goals and risk profiles
• Review, approve, and oversee all trading activity, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance
• Guide rebalancing, cash management, and tax-aware investment strategies
• Serve as a senior investment resource for advisors and clients

Client Engagement & Communication

• Participate in client and prospect meetings as an investment and portfolio specialist
• Communicate investment strategy, portfolio positioning, and market insights in a clear, confident manner
• Help reinforce the firm's investment philosophy and long-term approach
• Support advisors in addressing complex portfolio questions and investment-related client needs

Investment Content & Thought Leadership

• Lead development of investment-related content, including:
  • Model portfolio documentation
  • Market commentary and investment updates
  • Client-facing presentations and educational materials
• Ensure consistency and quality of the firm's investment messaging
• Contribute to thought leadership initiatives as the firm grows

Technology & Platform Leadership

• Own and evolve the firm's investment, trading, and reporting technology stack
• Evaluate and implement tools that improve scalability, efficiency, and client experience
• Identify and drive process improvements across investment and operational workflows
• Serve as a bridge between advisors, operations, and technology

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, manage, and develop team members supporting trading, investment operations, and portfolio implementation
• Establish best practices, controls, and training programs
• Provide mentorship and performance feedback
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and team growth planning

Firm Growth & Strategic Initiatives

• Partner with leadership on firm-wide growth and scalability initiatives
• Help shape the future structure of the investment platform
• Contribute to strategic decision-making as the firm evolves
• Grow into increased leadership influence as the business expands

Successful Candidate Attributes

• A leader who wants to be in the wealth management business long-term
• A seasoned investment professional comfortable in a client-facing, advisory environment
• Someone who enjoys both strategic thinking and hands‑on execution
• A proven manager with experience leading, training, and developing people
• A collaborative partner who enhances advisor‑client relationships

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or related field
• 7-12 years of experience in wealth management or investment management
• Demonstrated experience in portfolio construction, trading, and investment oversight
• Prior leadership or management experience
• Strong client communication and presentation skills
• High comfort level with investment technology and process improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Series 65 (or willingness to obtain)
• CFA or CFP or CIMA designation, or meaningful progress toward one
• Experience with portfolio management and trading platforms (e.g., Orion, Tamarac, Black Diamond, Schwab, Fidelity)

Growth Opportunity & Upside

This role offers
significant upside as the firm grows
, including:

• Expanded leadership scope and influence over the investment platform
• Opportunity to build and lead an investment team
• Long-term career advancement tied to firm growth and success

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. This policy applies equally to applicants regardless of national origin.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

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