Head of Wealth Management Practice

ACA Group • Durham, NC

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About The Position

ACA is seeking a commercially minded executive to lead ACA Wealth, its wealth management consulting practice serving thousands of firms and representing one of ACA’s fastest-growing segments. The role sets the practice’s strategic direction and owns its financial outcomes, including bookings, revenue, expenses, and profit. It oversees recurring and project-based services such as ACA Signature for Wealth Managers, outsourced Chief Compliance Officer services, regulatory filings, and RIA launch and registration support.

The leader develops a large team of compliance consultants and builds the talent, capacity, and culture needed to scale the practice. As a senior regulatory expert and external representative of ACA Wealth, the role serves as a trusted advisor to clients and partners across ACA to deliver integrated solutions. The position has a flexible location and requires approximately 30% travel for client, industry, and internal meetings.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in investment adviser compliance, operations, risk, or consulting.
• Deep knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, SEC and state investment adviser regulations, and regulatory examination practices.
• Experience leading large, multi-level consultant teams and delivering complex service lines.
• Proven success growing a consulting or financial services business, including client relationship management, business development, and commercial strategy.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills, including comfort with public speaking and presenting to industry audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or a related field.
• Ability to travel approximately 30% for client, industry, and internal meetings.

Nice To Haves

• Wealth management experience; private funds compliance experience will also be considered.
• Familiarity with FINRA requirements.
• Prior experience as a Chief Compliance Officer at an investment adviser or dually registered firm.
• Advanced degree such as an MBA or JD.
• Compliance-related certification such as IACCP or CRCP.
• Experience building a compliance consulting practice.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute the practice’s strategic vision, identify market opportunities, and drive business development, client growth, and market share.
• Represent ACA Wealth through thought leadership, speaking, industry events, and strategic relationships with custodians, platforms, and industry partners.
• Manage practice revenue, expenses, profitability, utilization, budgeting, and resources to achieve financial targets.
• Partner with ACA’s technology, Managed Services, cybersecurity, and investment performance teams to deliver integrated engagements for wealth management clients.
• Own and evolve the ACA Signature for Wealth Managers offering, including its tiered service models.
• Lead the team in maintaining and enhancing compliance delivery frameworks across core service offerings.
• Oversee client support through regulatory examinations, from exam readiness through regulator interaction and response.
• Serve as a senior subject matter expert on investment adviser and wealth management regulations in client engagements and regulatory discussions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop compliance consultants across service lines, fostering a high-performing, collaborative, client-focused culture.
• Set clear goals, provide ongoing coaching, manage performance, and develop leadership succession.
• Manage team capacity, staffing, and utilization across client engagements, and partner with HR and Recruiting to attract, retain, and engage compliance talent.
• Cultivate long-term client relationships and advise senior leaders and CCOs at wealth management and RIA firms on their growth and expansion.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with performance-based rewards.
• Medical and dental coverage.
• 401(k) plans.
• Paid time off options, including ACA Paid Holidays, Summer Fridays, and Personal/Family Care time.
• Other leaves of absence to support physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• Student Debt Forgiveness.
• Pet Insurance.
• Flexible work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive