Head of Global Investment Operations

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 NA Head of Global Investment Operations (GI‑Ops). 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, high‑quality service aligned with global expectations.
• Serve as a senior member of the global GI‑Ops 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 cross‑border 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 high‑performing 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.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that base salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).

Compensation for US based applicants:

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $220,000-$320,000 USD per year.

This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.

Company Benefits

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
• Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off

• Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). All Level 38 and more senior roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans. 

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

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.

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.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

EOE, including disability/vets