Home Office Coverage, VP/SVP at CAIS

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Wealth Management, Alternative InvestmentsIndustries

Requirements

  • 7+ years of relationship management, investor relations, business development or external sales experience covering national accounts in the alternatives space
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, or a related discipline
  • Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Impeccable written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-starter who takes initiative and learns quickly in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong commitment to continuous professional development and improvement of the team
  • Excellent client service aptitude and attitude
  • Proficiency in Salesforce and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Series 7 and 63
  • Based in the greater New York City area
  • Experience in the financial services industry and capacity to understand a diverse range of technical alternative investment products and platform technology

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted partner to key clients, coordinating with CAIS's Enterprise-level relationship managers to ensure a seamless client and advisor experience
  • Drive sales and asset retention through direct selling and strategic client relationship management
  • Manage product and platform launches, collaborating with internal teams, General Partners, key clients, and CAIS regional sales to maximize sales opportunities
  • Develop and maintain trust-based relationships with Research teams at all levels and with advisors
  • Collaborate with CAIS research teams and GPs to align on industry trends, strategy, and pipeline
  • Enhance client and advisor engagement by working with the Marketing team to create targeted campaigns and by developing client-focused collateral to support field-based sales
  • Facilitate onboarding with introductory calls, platform demonstrations, and support, ensuring a smooth transition and addressing any issues
  • Stay updated on industry trends and market developments to maintain CAIS’s competitive position
  • Demonstrate the features and benefits of the CAIS platform to advisors, emphasizing new tools and functionalities
  • Record all client activities in Salesforce

Skills

Sales
Relationship Management
Alternative Investments
Financial Services
Platform Technology
Product Launches
Client Service
Research Collaboration
Marketing Collaboration
Strategic Planning

CAIS

Platform for accessing alternative investments

About CAIS

CAIS provides a platform that simplifies access to alternative investments for financial advisors and wealth managers. This platform allows users to invest in asset classes such as private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and distressed debt, which are not typically included in traditional investment categories like stocks and bonds. CAIS's platform features a variety of investment options, a streamlined process for subscribing and reporting, and an educational tool called CAIS IQ that helps advisors understand the complexities of alternative investments. Unlike its competitors, CAIS emphasizes a thorough due diligence process to ensure that all funds on its platform meet high standards, which helps build trust with advisors and their clients. The goal of CAIS is to transform the investment experience for independent wealth managers and financial advisors, making it easier for them to diversify their clients' portfolios and improve investment outcomes.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
$384.2MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Wellness Program
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Increased competition from fintech platforms may erode CAIS's market share.
Potential regulatory scrutiny could increase compliance costs for CAIS.
Economic downturns may reduce investor appetite for alternative investments, impacting revenue.

Differentiation

CAIS offers a comprehensive platform for alternative investments, streamlining advisor access.
The platform integrates due diligence by Mercer, ensuring high standards for investment options.
CAIS IQ provides personalized learning, enhancing advisors' understanding of complex investments.

Upsides

Partnership with Blackstone expands CAIS's offerings with top-tier investment strategies.
Integration with Orion broadens CAIS's reach to a wider advisor base.
Launch of Compass tool enhances advisors' asset allocation capabilities on the platform.

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