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White Tiger Connections lists this Director of Financial Advisors & Operations opportunity in manasquan, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Director of Financial Advisors & Operations
Manasquan, United States | Posted on 09/14/2026
At White Tiger Connections, we believe that growth isn’t just about numbers; instead, it’s about vision, strategy, and connections that truly count. Our focus on the accounting industry isn’t incidental—it’s entirely intentional. As a result, we’re a team dedicated to helping firms achieve meaningful growth, whether through mergers, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, or carefully placed talent. Ultimately, our approach isn’t about checking boxes; it’s about understanding the unique dynamics of each firm we work with and crafting solutions that propel them forward.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to make powerful connections that propel accounting firms toward lasting success. We connect buyers, sellers, and partners with strategies that aren’t just transactional but transformative. Whether you’re growing through acquisition, looking to expand your capabilities, or planning for succession, we provide tailored solutions that create real value for your firm and your clients.
WHAT WE DO
White Tiger Connections focuses on three core areas: Mergers & Acquisitions, Consulting, and Recruiting. We work alongside you at every step, from identifying strategic opportunities to securing the right talent and guiding growth decisions. Our approach combines industry insight with hands‑on support, ensuring that each decision aligns with your firm’s goals and sets you up for sustainable success.
Job Description
About the Firm
We are representing a leading financial services firm transforming how America's middle class experiences financial security. The firm provides personalized financial planning, tax, and estate solutions under one roof, with a mission to simplify financial security and remove uncertainty for their clients. Their integrated model is built around converting tax relationships into comprehensive wealth management, and they are on an intentional path to scale significantly over the next several years.
About the Role
Our client is seeking a Director of Financial Advisors & Operations to own the full operational infrastructure of their RIA and serve as the right hand to senior firm leadership. This is a builder role. The firm currently manages roughly $700M in AUM with a clear goal of reaching $3B and beyond, and they need someone who has lived through that kind of growth and knows what it takes to get there operationally.
This is not a pure back‑office role. Half the job is building scalable systems, workflows, and controls. The other half is coaching advisors, supporting sales pipeline, and ensuring the Servicing FA team has everything they need to perform. The right person has been in the trenches as an advisor or alongside them, understands the integrated tax‑to‑wealth model, and is ready to step into an executive‑level operations leadership role.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Infrastructure
Own all RIA back‑office operations including new account opening, ACATs, money movement, beneficiary updates, billing, reconciliation, and performance reporting
Build and maintain scalable SOPs and operational controls that support firm growth and integration efforts
Custodial Management
Serve as the primary liaison with Charles Schwab, overseeing Schwab Advisor Center workflows, resolving escalated custodial issues, and staying current on platform and regulatory updates
Manage daily trade execution, model rebalancing, block trades, and cash monitoring including contributions, withdrawals, and RMDs
Ensure all trading activity aligns with firm and Schwab compliance requirements
Act as the operational escalation point for Servicing Financial Advisors
Partner with the CRO on sales pipeline oversight
Troubleshoot complex member issues and train advisors on systems, workflows, and Schwab processes
Compliance & Risk
Working alongside the CCO, ensure operational alignment with SEC and state requirements
Support audits, exams, and documentation retention
Strengthen controls across money movement, trading, cybersecurity, and data integrity
Oversee the full advisory tech stack including CRM, portfolio accounting, billing, trading platforms, and member portals
Manage vendor integrations across platforms such as Schwab, Orion, Black Diamond, Envestnet, and Salesforce
Drive automation and workflow efficiency improvements
Lead, mentor, and develop the operations team
Manage workload allocation, cross‑training, and staffing to support consistent execution and business growth
Requirements
7+ years of RIA or wealth management operations experience, including direct involvement in launching, building, or scaling an RIA
Hands‑on experience with Charles Schwab Advisor Center and custodial operations
Track record designing and scaling operational systems and workflows in a growing organization
Experience managing advisor teams or operational staff
Strong grasp of trading workflows, advisory billing, portfolio operations, and reconciliation
Background as a financial advisor or in close partnership with advisors strongly preferred
Familiarity with tax‑integrated wealth management models a significant plus
Series 65/66 or CFP preferred; Bachelor's degree required
Must be able to work in‑office in Wall Township, NJ in a hybrid capacity
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience with bonus opportunities
Benefits package available, details to be discussed during the process
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Worksite address
manasquan, NJ, 08736, US
Who can apply
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