Trade Operations Manager (PB) Salary

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Also Known As

Trade Ops Manager (Private Banking), Investment Operations Manager (WM), Securities Operations Manager (PB), Post-Trade Manager (PB)

What Does a Trade Operations Manager (PB) Do?

The Trade Operations Manager (PB) operates within private banks, wealth management firms, and trust companies, serving high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients with investment advisory, estate planning, and banking services. Classified at the Manager level, this position draws from a tight candidate market, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.

What Drives Trade Operations Manager (PB) Compensation?

The median (P50) compensation for a Trade Operations Manager (PB) is $170,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $65,000 to $125,000. Pay variation across this range is primarily driven by book size and client AUM, revenue generated, client segment (HNW vs. UHNW), product complexity, regulatory licensing, and the firm's compensation model (salary + bonus vs. revenue share).

Trade Operations Manager (PB) Career Path

Professionals who move into Trade Operations Manager (PB) roles most commonly come from institutional banking, financial advisory, trust and estate law, investment management, or family office operations. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward managing director and market head positions, regional leadership, or transitioning to independent RIA or multi-family office platforms.

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