The operations manager runs the systems behind the office: technology, vendors, insurance, compliance and the processes that keep everything else working.
Family Office Operations Manager salary
We estimate $130K–$200K base salary for a operations manager at a US single family office managing $250M–$1B, with a typical bonus of 10–20%. Smaller offices pay about 15% less and $1B+ offices about 20% more.
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Estimated base salary at US single family offices. A starting point, not an offer. How we estimate.
Operations manager salary by city
| City | Base salary (estimate) |
|---|---|
| New York City | $150K–$230K |
| Chicago | $135K–$205K |
| Dallas | $130K–$200K |
| Houston | $125K–$195K |
| Los Angeles | $145K–$220K |
| Miami | $135K–$205K |
| Palm Beach | $135K–$205K |
| Boston | $140K–$210K |
| San Francisco Bay Area | $150K–$230K |
| Seattle | $140K–$215K |
| Atlanta | $125K–$195K |
| Austin | $130K–$200K |
Family Office Operations Manager job description
- Manage technology, data and cybersecurity vendors
- Run insurance renewals and risk reviews
- Maintain processes for payments, approvals and records
- Coordinate office administration and staff onboarding
- Support the controller and chief of staff
Skills and background
- Operations and process design
- Vendor management
- Technology and security basics
- Organization
- Discretion
Typical background: 6+ years in operations at a wealth management firm, fund or multi-family office.
Operations manager interview questions
- How would you set up payment approvals for a five-person office?
- What's your approach to cybersecurity for a family?
- Tell me about a process you fixed.
- How do you choose between vendors?
More in our guide to family office interview questions.
How we recruit a operations manager
We run contingent searches for this role: a brief with you (and the principal where it matters), a shortlist of three to five vetted candidates, confidential interviews, and support through the offer and the first 90 days. Start a search.
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What does a family office operations manager earn?
We estimate $130K–$200K base salary at a US single family office managing $250M–$1B, plus a typical bonus of 10–20% of base. Pay varies by city and office size.
What does a family office operations manager do?
The operations manager runs the systems behind the office: technology, vendors, insurance, compliance and the processes that keep everything else working.
What background does a operations manager need?
6+ years in operations at a wealth management firm, fund or multi-family office.
How do you recruit a operations manager?
We usually run a contingent search: a brief with the family, a vetted shortlist, confidential interviews and help closing the offer.