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FutureSight

Co-Founder & CEO - AI WealthTech

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

Growth is outpacing the operations layer built to support it. The industry's leading benchmarking study found 78% of RIA firms were actively hiring last year just to keep up with capacity constraints ...

Mesirow Financial

Operations Coordinator

Chicago, IL · On-site

... Top 100 RIA firms. The Mesirow Fiduciary Solutions division provides fiduciary partnership ... Mesirow Fiduciary Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Operations ...

Mesirow

Operations Coordinator

Chicago, IL · On-site

... Top 100 RIA firms. The Mesirow Fiduciary Solutions division provides fiduciary partnership ... Mesirow Fiduciary Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Operations ...

Curi Capital

Managing Director of People

Chicago, IL · On-site

... RIA) based in Chicago. We are committed to building meaningful relationships and making a ... This is a high-impact leadership role that blends strategic vision with operational execution. You ...

Quincy Wells Group

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Compliance Associate

Chicago, IL · On-site

$65K - $90K/yr

... RIA) businesses. Reporting directly to the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), this role is designed to increase operational capacity within the compliance department, enhance coordination across ...

hightower

Legal Operations Associate

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$80K - $90K/yr

S., we operate as a registered investment advisor (RIA). Your Future Team The Legal Operations Associate will join Hightower's Legal Department and report directly to the Senior Manager, Legal ...

Altair Advisers

Client Operations Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

Preferably in an operational or service capacity at a RIA, family office, investment manager or brokerage firm * Prior experience working with an investment custodian, broker/dealer, or investment ...

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How much do ria operations jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for ria operations in Chicago, IL is $79,583.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,700.00 and $105,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is Ria Operations?

Ria Operations typically refer to the functions and processes involved in managing money transfer and remittance services within the Ria Money Transfer company. This includes handling transactions, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, customer service, and supporting the secure and efficient movement of funds across borders. Operations staff work to prevent fraud, resolve customer issues, and maintain smooth workflow within the company. Their role is crucial in delivering reliable and timely remittance services to customers worldwide.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Ria Operations specialist?

To thrive as a Ria Operations specialist, you need a solid understanding of financial operations, compliance, and transaction processing, often supported by a degree in finance or business administration. Familiarity with payment processing systems, anti-money laundering (AML) compliance tools, and Ria’s proprietary platforms is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective communication are crucial soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure accurate, secure, and efficient handling of financial transactions while maintaining regulatory compliance.

What are some common challenges faced in a Ria Operations role, and how can I prepare for them?

In a Ria Operations role, you may frequently encounter challenges related to compliance with international money transfer regulations, managing high transaction volumes, and ensuring accuracy in data processing. Being detail-oriented and staying updated on regulatory changes are critical to overcoming these challenges. Additionally, developing strong communication skills will help you collaborate effectively with compliance teams, customer service, and external partners. Proactively learning about anti-money laundering (AML) and fraud prevention practices can also give you a competitive edge.

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Infographic showing various Ria Operations job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $79,583 per year, or $38.3 per hour.

Co-Founder & CEO - AI WealthTech

FutureSight

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

The Opportunity
FutureSight is seeking a Co-Founder & CEO to lead Weli, a B2B WealthTech venture. This is a co-founder partnership with meaningful founder equity, not a salaried executive role.
Weli is an AI-native operations platform purpose-built for wealth management firms. It plugs directly into the CRM, portfolio management, and custodian systems firms already run, and executes the back-office work behind every account, account opening, money transfer, trade coordination, and compliance routing. Every wealth management firm already staffs an Operations function to do this work, typically at a ratio of roughly one Operations person to every three advisors, and that function is chronically stretched: slow, error-prone, and unable to give any single advisor's book the full attention it deserves. Weli is built for the firm's back office.
Market Context
Weli's customers are independent and hybrid RIAs, firms built around senior advisors who own their own client books and lean on a small, shared operations team to execute everything behind the scenes. It's a large and fast-growing world. There are roughly 300,000 wealth and financial advisors in the US, and the independent channel has been on a two-decade climb, from under a fifth of the industry's assets in 2007 to 27% today, on track for nearly a third by 2028.
Growth is outpacing the operations layer built to support it. The industry's leading benchmarking study found 78% of RIA firms were actively hiring last year just to keep up with capacity constraints, and most firms add a full new hire for every $360,000 of revenue growth, an expensive, linear way to scale a business that should compound. In our own interviews, one managing partner put a number on it directly: his firm could roughly triple its assets under management with its current advisor headcount if operations could keep pace. That gap, real, quantifiable, and largely unaddressed by today's AI tools, is Weli's opportunity.
About FutureSight
FutureSight is a leading venture builder that co-creates world-class software companies with values-driven entrepreneurs from inception to exit. We are a team of founders, operators and designers with experience successfully bringing software to market at scale.
You'll co-create with a proven venture building team, led by John Carbrey (4x entrepreneur, $100M ARR), Krista LaRiviere (3x exited, E&Y Top Women Entrepreneur), Alan Smith (Strategyzer co-founder, $120M in products built), Prathna Ramesh (former MD of Maple Leaf Angels, $275M in follow-on capital), and Johnny Tong (0-to-1 builder, acquired by SAP and Stripe) bring a rare combination of operator exits, institutional investing, and AI product depth.
The Partnership
  • Founder equity with meaningful ownership from inception
  • Pre-seed capital committed by FutureSight for early hires and MVP development, with potential for follow-on funding
  • Venture building resources, including embedded design, engineering, growth, and fundraising support from day one
  • Investor and advisor network across fintech and early-stage capital markets
  • A true co-creation model in which you operate as CEO with FutureSight's cross-functional team as your partner
What You'll Own
As Co-Founder & CEO, you will set the venture's direction and lead its execution.
  • Strategy - Refine the ICP, pricing model, and product positioning
  • Customer Development - Lead pilots with RIA and wealth management firms, convert them to paid engagements, and build the go-to-market motion
  • Product - Partner with the FutureSight product and engineering team to ship V1 and iterate on user feedback
  • Capital - Lead the seed raise, supported by FutureSight's network and traction
  • Team - Recruit and lead a cohesive founding team, and establish the cultural foundation of the company
Co-Founder Profile
  • Previous founding experience at a venture-backed company
  • Demonstrated success in B2B SaaS go-to-market, including sales and customer engagement
  • Fundraising fluency, with the ability to develop investor narratives and close capital
  • Proven ability to attract, develop, and retain top talent
  • Clear-eyed understanding of the risks and demands of co-founding a venture-backed company
  • Direct exposure to wealth management, RIA operations, and financial services compliance, with the credibility and relationships to navigate the industry's regulatory landscape and sell into established firms
How to Apply
Please submit your resume, LinkedIn profile, and a brief note on why this venture aligns with your goals as a founder. We will move quickly for the right candidate.
FutureSight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences.

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