VP of Operations and Strategy

VP of Operations and Strategy at Tortuga Wealth Management VP of Operations and Strategy at Tortuga Wealth Management in Carson, California Posted in 3 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Tortuga Wealth Management

• Torrance, CA (On-Site, Full-Time) Company Description Tortuga Wealth Management is a leading financial advisory firm serving high-net-worth clients with exceptional, personalized service.

Our team of Certified Financial Planners™ specializes in business succession planning, estate planning, and comprehensive wealth management solutions. Known for our white-glove service, we are headquartered in Torrance, CA. Role Description We're looking for a hands-on operational and technical architect to build, integrate, and modernize our technology stack and operational framework-while navigating the evolving landscape of SEC and LPL compliance. This is a senior builder role for someone with deep RIA expertise, executive maturity, and the drive to make a direct impact on a growing firm. What You'll Do

• Design and optimize scalable workflows and operational infrastructure from the ground up.
• Lead the firm's technology ecosystem-CRM, broker-dealer tools, AI automation, and reporting systems.
• Own compliance alignment across SEC/LPL requirements, including ADV/CRS, 13F, Best Execution, and audit readiness.
• Preserve and enhance our white-glove client experience through scalable service processes.
• Drive multi-channel marketing strategy (social, webinars, YouTube) and coordinate firm events.
• Manage P&L, vendor relationships, and cross-departmental initiatives.
• Lead the internship program and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing firm culture. What We're Looking For
• Background in operations leadership at an SEC-registered HNW wealth management or RIA firm.
• Proficiency in RIA tech stacks, CRM architecture, AI/API integrations, and advanced Excel.
• Serve as lead for regulatory governance, proactively managing the intersection of compliance regulations with operational technology.
• LPL Financial and/or ClientWorks experience highly preferred.
• Strong can-do attitude with a client-centric focus
• Strong communicator and mediator who can align partners' preferences and drive firm-wide adoption.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA and/or series 7 preferred. Why Join Tortuga?
• Direct access to firm leadership and meaningful input on strategy and direction.
• Entrepreneurial culture where you'll build-not just manage-systems that matter.
• High-level exposure to sophisticated HNW wealth management operations.