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Investors rely on William Blair Private Wealth Management to activate their capital with purpose and precision. Our wealth advisors and their teams do this by delivering thoughtfully constructed, integrated wealth planning and by providing access to compelling investment opportunities. As one of the last true global partnerships in the investment industry, William Blair combines the world-class investment resources of a full-service global firm and the high-touch service, stability, and culture of an independent boutique. This model empowers us to be singularly focused on our clients’ success across market cycles and across generations. The firm has been a well-respected provider of private wealth management since 1935 and has won several awards from Barron’s and Forbes for best wealth advisors and wealth advisor teams.
This position will be responsible for leading and managing employees who perform Middle Office roles including those in Billing, Client Reporting, Merchant Banking and Alternative Investment. Determine staffing needs and administer human resources policies, including hiring, compensation, performance reviews and training. Establish and maintain cross-functional relationships to promote collaboration in performing work and resolving issues. In conjunction with the Managing Director of PWM Operations & Risk Management, develop strategic plans for the Middle Office function and oversee their implementation. Identify, scope, plan and execute strategic projects. They will apply deep industry and systems expertise to identify opportunities for improvement, enhance system functionality and revise work processes.
Responsibilities May Include But Are Not Limited To
- Lead and manage employees who perform Middle Office operations in Billing, Client Reporting, Merchant Banking and Alternative Investments.
- Manage and oversee the strategic expansion of PWM’s alternative investment strategies function.
- Lead the alternative investments oversight process to ensure transactions are reflected accurately in official books and records. Ensure records are aligned and consistent with reporting. Partner with Legal & Compliance teams when needed.
- Manage the operations due diligence process for potential new alternative investments and actively participate in operations due diligence meetings.
- Oversee the due diligence efforts associated with the implementation of investment processes as it relates to alternative investments, including private equity, venture capital, real estate, credit, real assets and other alternative investments.
- Determine staffing needs and administer human resources policies, including hiring, compensation, performance reviews and training.
- Establish and maintain cross-functional relationships to promote collaboration in performing work and resolving issues. Work closely with Front Office and infrastructure staff to create a shared understanding of business needs, challenges, and strategies.
- Assist in the development of strategic short-term and long-term plans for the Middle Office function and oversee their implementation. Identify, scope, plan and execute strategic projects.
- Apply deep industry and systems expertise to identify opportunities for improvement, enhance system functionality and revise work processes.
- Oversee Middle Office operations compliance by implementing policy and procedures that fulfill regulatory requirements.
- Ensure that staff is adequately and regularly trained on relevant regulatory policies and procedures.
- Ensure Middle Office workflow activities follow established risk controls and are in compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Represent William Blair by interfacing with external entities such as FINRA, etc.
- Additional responsibilities as requested.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated success in leading an operations team
- Ability to effectively lead team in executing workflows and projects
- Excellent project management and prioritization skills
- Ability to collaborate across multiple functions
- Attention to detail and quality
- Detailed knowledge of trading operations
- Client service oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent problem resolution skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or related subject matter required; MBA preferred
- Series 7, 9, 10 63/65 (or 66) required; SIE Exam, Series 7, 9, 10, 63/65 (or 66) must be acquired within 180 days of employment
- 10+ years of experience in financial services operations required, or equivalent work experience
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