Managing Director - San Francisco

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to make a meaningful impact?

At Brighton Jones, we’re a purpose-drive, client-focused team committed to helping individuals live richer lives. As one of the largest RIAs in the nation, we’ve built a culture of continuous growth, collaboration, and community—recognized with 15 consecutive “Best Places to Work” awards including Inc.com’s 2025 list, as well as national honors for community impact.

We lead the industry in aligning wealth, passion, and purpose to help our clients thrive. With over $30 billion in assets under advisement, 300+ teammates nationwide, and a dynamic, team-based approach, we’re growing fast—and we’re looking for driven, curious individuals to join our #OneTeam.

Are you a builder, a coach, and a strategic leader—ready to shape the next chapter of a high-performing advisory team?

At Brighton Jones, our Managing Directors (MDs) play a pivotal role in growing strong markets, developing great people, and ensuring our clients receive a remarkable experience. You’ll oversee a local team of advisors, help drive intentional growth, and bring clarity, care, and accountability to the way we scale.

This is a leadership role that blends team mentorship, business strategy, and client excellence.

You’ll partner closely with the General Manager and firmwide leaders to ensure your office is delivering on our mission to help people live richer lives—while staying aligned to the systems and structures that support sustainable growth.

Take our Values in Action Self-Assessment to see how our values align!

What You'll Do - Own Local Business Performance

• Lead the local Brighton Jones business, including oversight of 25+ teammates.
• Manage the office’s financial performance, including shared ownership of the P&L.
• Drive growth by optimizing team structure and using data-driven forecasting to inform people planning and business strategy.
• Monitor key performance metrics across growth, service, and team health—and take action to improve delivery and efficiency.
• Serve as the primary liaison between your market and firmwide leadership.

What You'll Do - Drive Growth and Market Strategy

What You'll Do - Lead the Team

What You'll Do - People Management & Client Assignment

What You'll Do - Operational Excellence

What You Bring

Compensation :

We are committed to building a business where all of our team members genuinely love where they work and are empowered to reach their full potential. We do this by building authentic relationships with one another, learning and growing continuously together, working hard while having lots of fun, and giving back to our community.

Brighton Jones is a team founded on equity and respect, and we’re on a mission to help each other, our clients, and global community thrive. We actively foster a compassionate and inclusive culture and are committed to creating a diverse #OneTeam where teammates can show up authentically.

To the right individual, we offer very competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, an award-winning culture, and rewarding career growth.

Brighton Jones provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or caste. In addition to federal law requirements, Brighton Jones complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has offices. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.