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Director, Operational Excellence

Alexander Technology Group, Boston, MA, United States


Boston, MA (Hybrid- 3 days per week onsite)

Full-time

Salary Base: $170,000-$180,000 plus bonus and additional compensation

Our client is seeking a Director of Operational Excellence to focus on driving automation, scalability, and efficiency across Investment Services operations. Reach out to Chris McMillan at cmcmillan@alexandertg.com with an updated resume if you are interested in the role.

The Role

Lead process improvement initiatives to identify opportunities for re-engineering, optimization, and automation

Partner with stakeholders across Investment Services to assess current-state workflows and design scalable, tech-enabled solutions

Drive the development of reporting and dashboards (Power BI / Tableau) to enhance decision‑making and operational visibility

Build and implement automation solutions that reduce operational risk and improve efficiency at scale

Translate business challenges into strategic, technology-enabled roadmaps

Conduct industry research on emerging automation trends and best practices

Experience

10+ years of experience within financial services, ideally supporting Investment Services or Investment Operations

Proven track record of modernizing business processes using automation, data analytics, and technology solutions

Strong hands‑on experience with Power BI and/or Tableau for dashboarding and reporting (critical requirement)

Experience leading automation initiatives using both Agile and traditional methodologies

Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

Deep understanding of operational risk, internal controls, and process optimization

Investment Management or Asset Management experience is highly preferred.

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred

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