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Wintrust

Director of GLA Investment Operations

Salary$98k – $132k
LocationStamford, CT
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
Experience10+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 7, 2026 · 4d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have6
Bachelor's Degree required, ideally in Finance, Economics, or a related field
10-12+ years of experience in Investment Management Operations or related field
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to work within deadlines and prioritize projects
A self-motivated employee and an effective team player
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Nice to have2
Experience working with investment operational applications -- investment accounting, reconciliation, and performance analytics systems, Advent preferred
Demonstrated understanding of complex investment and portfolio management products including alternative investments a definite plus
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Outlook
Excel
Word
PowerPoint
Advent
APX
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment
Short term disability
Long term disability
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Employee stock purchase plan
Critical illness insurance
Accident insurance
Transportation benefits
Commuting benefits
Banking benefits
Pet insurance
Tuition reimbursement
About the company
Wintrust Wealth Management serves the financial needs of private clients, including high net worth individuals, business owners, and institutions. Since our founding in 1931, we have been helping clients meet their increasingly complex financial goals with the highest standards of service and integrity. Through our four companies, Wintrust Investments LLC, Wintrust Private Trust., Great Lakes Advisors LLC, and The Chicago Deferred Exchange Company LLC, we offer comprehensive wealth management solutions, including investment, trust, and asset management services. Wintrust Wealth Management is a division of Wintrust, a financial services company with more than $66 billion in assets.
Why join us?
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An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 12 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)
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Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible
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Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few
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Family-friendly work hours
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With 200+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career
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Promote from within culture
What you’ll do:
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Point of escalation for day-to-day operational issues or concerns, escalate critical issues, facilitate timely resolution with available resources
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Lead the Institutional, intermediary and sub-advisory operations (separately managed accounts, commingled funds, collective investment trusts, ETFs, etc.)
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Ensure appropriate daily coverage of critical functions as well as to monitor/maintain core systems
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Coordinate and ensure team meets deadlines on periodic deliverables and hold them accountable
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Ensure proper cross-training across operational functions
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Ensure policies/procedures and/or checklists are created, approved and maintained for all critical functions and sub-functions or periodic deliverables
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Maintenance of all aspects of portfolio accounting system (APX/Advent) including daily reconciliation, trade affirmation/settlement, security setup, pricing/account valuation, corporate actions, system automation, data workflow/custom reporting
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Assist in supporting the Head of Performance & Data with GIPS compliant composites; provide support for periodic production of portfolio/composite performance data and portfolio risk statistics (performance attribution, etc.)
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Work closely with various internal groups to improve operational efficiencies and proactively identify procedural, technical and data/reporting issues
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Monitor reports to identify data quality issues and coordinate resolutions
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Resolve client account reconciliation issues that may occur between portfolio accounting system and various third-party client custodians
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Open/close client accounts and complete ongoing account changes
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Prepare monthly/quarterly client reports and seek ways to improve process
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree required, ideally in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
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10-12+ years of experience in Investment Management Operations or related field.
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Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
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Ability to work within deadlines and prioritize projects.
•
A self-motivated employee and an effective team player.
•
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
•
Experience working with investment operational applications – investment accounting, reconciliation, and performance analytics systems, Advent preferred
•
Demonstrated understanding of complex investment and portfolio management products including alternative investments a definite plus.
Benefits:
Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet Insurance
Compensation:
The estimated salary range for this role is $98,000 -132,000, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.
Legal
From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To build a company that reflects the communities we serve, we believe that fostering a unique and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed will support our ongoing success. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
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