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Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
Onsite
At Ameriprise Financial, we’re not just in the business of helping clients with their financial goals – we also help our advisors and employees reach their true potential by embracing an inclusive and collaborative culture. We celebrate the unique qualities and reward the contributions of our talented, passionate employees. If you’re motivated and want to work for a strong, ethical company that cares about you and your community, take the next step with Ameriprise Financial.
This position is with an Ameriprise Financial Franchise owner.
Job Description
About Us
The Executive Wealth Group is one of Ameriprise Financials’ fastest-growing private wealth management practices, serving high-net-worth individuals, business owners, corporate executives, and multi-generational families.
Our vision is to build one of the premier independent wealth management firms in the Northeast through exceptional client service, strategic acquisitions, operational excellence, and the development of an elite advisory team.
We’re looking for an entrepreneurial Chief Operating Officer who can help transform an already successful practice into a scalable enterprise.
Position Overview
The COO will serve as the firm’s operational leader and strategic partner to the Managing Partners. This individual will be responsible for designing systems, building infrastructure, leading people, improving efficiency, integrating tax practice / experienced advisor acquisitions, and ensuring the business can scale without sacrificing client experience.
This is a leadership role for someone who enjoys building organizations—not simply maintaining them.
What Success Looks Like
Within 3–5 years this individual will have helped transform the firm from a founder-dependent practice into a professionally managed wealth management enterprise capable of supporting multiple advisors, acquisitions, and sustained long-term growth.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Partner with ownership to execute the firm’s long-term strategic plan
Translate vision into measurable initiatives
Establish annual and quarterly business objectives
Develop KPIs and accountability across the organization
Lead strategic planning meetings
Operations
Design scalable operational processes
Improve workflows across every department
Build operational dashboards
Standardize client service processes
Increase efficiency through technology and automation
Document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Team Leadership
Recruit, hire, and onboard team members
Develop organizational structure
Create career paths
Manage performance reviews
Build leadership bench strength
Foster a culture of accountability and excellence
Practice Acquisitions
One of the firm’s key growth initiatives is acquiring established advisory practices.
The COO will:
Coordinate acquisition due diligence
Lead operational integration
Standardize client onboarding
Manage technology conversions
Retain staff and clients through transition
Create repeatable acquisition playbooks
Financial Management
Oversee budgeting
Forecast expenses
Monitor profitability
Improve operational margins
Manage vendor relationships
Evaluate technology investments
Client Experience
Ensure every client receives a consistent, high-touch experience
Develop scalable service models
Improve response times
Track service metrics
Enhance client satisfaction
Technology
Evaluate and implement CRM improvements
Optimize Ameriprise technology
Introduce AI where appropriate
Improve cybersecurity practices
Lead digital transformation initiatives
Compliance
Coordinate operational compliance
Maintain documentation
Support audits
Work closely with Ameriprise home office
Ideal Candidate
We’re seeking a builder.
Someone who enjoys creating systems, leading people, solving complex operational challenges, and helping businesses scale.
The ideal candidate has experience leading professional service organizations where client relationships are paramount.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
10+ years of leadership experience
Experience scaling a business from approximately $500 million to $2+ billion in assets preferred
Experience within wealth management, financial services, RIAs, family offices, banking, or professional services
Strong financial acumen
Exceptional leadership skills
Excellent project management abilities
Process improvement mindset
Technology-forward
Experience integrating acquisitions is highly desirable
Personal Characteristics
High integrity
Entrepreneurial
Strategic thinker
Calm under pressure
Excellent communicator
Extremely organized
Data-driven
Humble
Bias toward action
Obsessed with client experience
Compensation
Competitive base salary plus performance bonus, long-term incentive opportunities, retirement benefits, and significant opportunity for career growth as the firm expands.
Why Join The Executive Wealth Group?
This is a rare opportunity to help build—not simply manage—a premier wealth management enterprise.
You won’t inherit an existing corporate structure. You’ll help create it.
Working directly alongside the firm’s founders, you’ll have meaningful influence over strategy, operations, culture, acquisitions, technology, and long-term growth.
If you’re energized by building organizations, developing exceptional teams, and creating lasting impact, we’d love to meet you.
The Executive Wealth Group
A Private Wealth Advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
Circle of Success: 2021, ’22, ’23, ’24, ‘25
Client Experience Award: 2020, ’21, ’22, ’23, ’24, ‘25
Base Pay Salary
The salary will be Negotiable.Full-Time/Part-Time
Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.
