Sr. Operations Consultant, Business Excellence

Business Excellence and Operational Improvement Consultant Opportunity in Financial Services Senior Operations Consultant, Business Excellence Location(s)

Atlanta: 2300 Windy Ridge Pkwy SE, Suite
750, Atlanta, GA 30339

La Vista:12325 Port Grace Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128

Oakdale: 7755 3rd St. N, Oakdale, MN 55128

Scottsdale: 18700 N Hayden Rd, Suite 255, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

St. Petersburg: 877 Executive Center Dr. W, Suite 300, St. Petersburg, FL 33702

Osaic has returned to the office on a hybrid schedule requiring a minimum of 4 days weekly in the office. Applicants should be located at one of our hubs listed above and must be willing to work this schedule.

Role Type: Full-time

Salary: $85k - $105k per year + annual performance-based bonus

Actual compensation offered will be determined individually, based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, licensure, experience, and education.

Our competitive compensation is just one component of Osaic's total compensation package. Additional benefits include health, vision, dental insurance, 401k, paid time away, volunteer days and much more. To view more details of what you can look forward to, visit our careers page:

Osaic Benefits.

The Business Excellence and Operational Improvement Sr Consultant leads the investigation of

complex operational issues, escalations and service challenges across different support functions. This role applies advanced root cause analysis, data analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies to identify systemic drivers, recommend sustainable solutions, and influence organizational change. Through cross-functional leadership, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven insights, the Business Excellence and Operational Improvement Sr Consultant will help improve advisor and support staff satisfaction, reduce complaints and escalations, strengthen operational efficiency, decrease NIGO and cycle times, and enhance the overall service experience.

• Bachelor's degree preferred, high school diploma (or equivalent) in combination with significant practical experience will be considered in lieu of degree. Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Lead cross-functional investigations of complex, high-risk, and high-visibility escalations, conduct Root Cause Analyses that identify systemic drivers and produce recommendations that reduce complaint volume, prevent issue recurrence, and improve advisor and support staff experiences.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive case and root cause analysis documentation, ensuring timely resolution, accurate issue tracking, and visibility into corrective actions and outcomes for leadership stakeholders.
• Analyze complex cases, escalation and RCA data to identify trends, process breakdowns, and emerging risks, providing actionable insights that improve efficiency, first-contact resolution, service quality and business performance.
• Facilitate collaboration among advisors, support staff, operational teams, and business partners to align issue resolution strategies, drive accountability for action plans, and accelerate sustainable problem resolution.
• Champion Financial Professional Staff Engagement initiatives by providing support to staff members participating in Service Excellence Council and Champion Circle activities, capture/evaluate feedback, and convert insights into measurable improvement opportunities that enhance experience, operational effectiveness, and service delivery.
• Recommend and influence process, policy, workflow and system improvements by presenting data-driven business cases that gain stakeholder support and advance initiatives and training solutions designed to reduce errors and NIGO rates, shorten processing cycle times and improve operational efficiency and advisor satisfaction.
• Partner with leaders and subject matter experts to identify operational knowledge gaps and recommend training, communication, and support solutions that improve proficiency, increase process consistency, and reduce service errors.
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives, coordinating activities, managing stakeholder engagement, and delivering solutions that achieve measurable business and service objectives.
• Produce reporting, dashboards, and presentations that synthesize complex data into clear insights, measurable outcomes, risk considerations and strategic recommendations for leadership decision-making.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of implemented corrective actions and improvement initiatives by tracking performance indicators and stakeholder feedback to validate outcomes and identify additional opportunities for optimization.
• Advise and mentor team members by sharing subject matter expertise, promoting best practices, and supporting the development of analytical, problem-solving, and continuous improvement capabilities.
• Research and apply current and emerging industry trends, regulatory developments,…