Program Manager

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Program Manager Wealth / Brokerage Transformation
Location: Los Angeles CA (Local candidates only valid DL required)
Engagement: Long-term Contract (12 18 months)
Work Authorization: USC / GC only
Project: Project Nickel Compliance & Brokerage Technology Integration

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead critical workstreams supporting a large-scale Broker-Dealer (BD) to Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) transition initiative. This role is part of Project Nickel a multi-phase transformation focused on modernizing brokerage platforms enabling advisor onboarding and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will bring strong wealth management or brokerage domain expertise hands-on experience with custody and clearing transitions and a proven ability to manage complex cross-functional programs.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage defined workstreams supporting BD-to-RIA or hybrid model transitions
Coordinate cross-functional activities across Legal Compliance Operations Technology and Advisor teams
Support custody and clearing transitions including asset transfers and client onboarding
Track and manage regulatory operational and execution risks related to advisory transitions
Maintain program governance artefacts integrated timelines and executive status reporting
Drive change management efforts to minimize advisor and client disruption
Partner with stakeholders to ensure program alignment with strategic objectives
Monitor dependencies across multiple workstreams and ensure timely delivery
Support legacy system refactoring and Pershing integration initiatives
Ensure strong communication cadence with sponsors and senior leadership

Required Qualifications

8 years of Program or Project Management experience in Wealth Management Brokerage or Banking
Proven experience supporting BD-to-RIA transitions or wealth platform transformations
Hands-on familiarity with Pershing or other RIA custodians
Strong understanding of broker-dealer vs. RIA operating and regulatory models
Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional workstreams
Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills
Strong risk dependency and governance management experience
Local to Los Angeles CA with valid Drivers License
Genuine work authorization (USC/GC only)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with large-scale wealth platform modernization initiatives
Background in compliance technology programs
Familiarity with ACAT custody migrations or advisor onboarding platforms
PMP PgMP or similar certification

Program Scope

3 active workstreams with 12 18 months of planned execution
Phase 1: Legacy platform refactor for BD RIA transition and Pershing integration
Phase 2: Advisor and client onboarding integration

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Vaibhav Singh
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Job Title: Program Manager Wealth / Brokerage Transformation Location: Los Angeles CA (Local candidates only valid DL required) Engagement: Long-term Contract (12 18 months) Work Authorization: USC / GC only Project: Project Nickel Compliance & Brokerage Technology Integration Position...