WTW

Global Head of NA Investment Operations

WTW  •  $100k - $200k/yr  •  Chicago, IL (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Introduction

As part of our transition to a unified North America operating model within a globally aligned team, we are seeking a senior leader to serve as the Head of North America, Global Investment Operations (GIOps). This highly visible role will provide strategic and operational leadership across the United States and Canada, ensuring excellence in delivery, alignment with global standards, and a strong connection to enterprise strategy. Reporting directly to the Global Head of Investment Operations, you will lead a team of approximately 30 colleagues and play a critical part in shaping how we deliver operational outcomes across the region.

The Role – Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily Global Investment Operations activities across the US and Canada, ensuring consistent, highquality service aligned with global expectations.
• Serve as a senior member of the global GIOps leadership team, contributing to strategy, operating model evolution, and major change initiatives.
• Provide leadership for ~30 colleagues in a matrixed global structure, ensuring strong performance and accountability.
• Strengthen global alignment by embedding consistent practices and proactive risk management.
• Lead operational readiness for new products, fund launches, and lifecycle events.
• Partner with client-facing teams to support pitches, onboarding, and key relationships.
• Build relationships with NA stakeholders to support business objectives.
• Champion continuous improvement and adoption of technology and AI.
• Ensure rigorous governance, controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and accountability.

Travel Requirements

Regular travel within North America is required, with occasional global travel as needed.

Qualifications – Knowledge & Experience

• Extensive leadership experience in investment operations, asset management operations, or related fields.
• Experience leading multi-location or crossborder teams.
• Deep understanding of operational processes supporting investment products, fund launches, and client onboarding.
• Demonstrated ability to align regional delivery with a global operating model.
• Experience delivering strategic operational change and efficiency gains.
• Strong understanding of operational risk, governance, and regulatory frameworks.

Skills & Behaviors

• Inspirational leadership and ability to develop highperforming teams.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Strategic thinking paired with disciplined execution.
• Skilled at navigating ambiguity and leading through change.
• High emotional intelligence, resilience, and professionalism.
• Commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity.

Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $100,000-$200,000 CAD per year. This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in the process to screen, assess, or select applicants for a position but all final decisions and determinations are made exclusively by authorized human personnel.

This job posting is an advertisement for an existing vacancy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WTW

About WTW

At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help you sharpen your strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate your workforce and maximize performance.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
wtwco.com
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