VP of Operations and Strategy

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.