Alternative Investment Specialist, West Coast - Vice President

iCapital; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm, iCapital, is looking for an Alternative Investment Specialist to enhance the adoption of their alternative investment offerings. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in sales within the alternative investment industry and relevant licenses, with the opportunity to work fully remote from the Los Angeles area.

Benefits

Equity for all full-time employees

Annual performance bonus

Employer matched retirement plan

Subsidized healthcare incl. 100% paid dental and vision

Unlimited paid time off (PTO)

Qualifications

• 10+ years in alternative investment industry in client-facing role.
• Ability to work in fast-paced sales environment.
• Must obtain CAIA within 3 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Promote adoption of alternative investments across client platforms.
• Meet clients, attend events, and follow up on fund launches.
• Maintain mandatory CRM usage and pipeline activity.

Skills

Relationship Management

Communication

Sales Skills

Investment Knowledge

Education

Series 7 and 63 Licenses

CFA

CAIA

Job description

iCapital is hiring an Alternative Investment Specialist for the distribution partnership with one of its largest wealth management clients. This individual will report to the regional team lead for North America and Latin America. This role will be responsible for working with our client's advisors, bankers, investment counselors, specialists and in partnership with third-party managers to grow alternative investment adoption. This role requires an experienced investment professional with alternative investment knowledge, exceptional relationship management, communication and influencing skills and strong sales experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote adoption of offerings across our client's wealth platform and be an expert on the merits of alternative investments.
• Meet with clients and prospects and attend conferences and events as required, no less than every other week in coverage territory.
• Work with our wealth client's Alternative Investments team on new fund launches including driving attendance to launch calls and roadshows, client events and corresponding follow-up.
• Work in close partnership with asset management partners to raise capital for offerings.
• Mandatory CRM usage and maintenance of activity, advisor profiles, and pipeline capture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience working within the alternative investment industry in a client facing capacity (e.g. external wholesaler, capital raising specialist, client portfolio manager, or product specialist)
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment and follow a rigorous sales process
• Able to sell and provide support for a diverse platform of hedge fund, private equity, private credit, and real asset offerings
• Series 7 and 63 licenses are required
• CFA and CAIA charter holders are preferred
• Must obtain CAIA within 3 years of hire

The base salary range for this role is $150,000 to $250,000. iCapital offers a compensation package which includes salary, equity for all full-time employees, and an annual performance bonus. Employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes an employer matched retirement plan, generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer paid dental, vision, telemedicine, and virtual mental health counseling, parental leave, and unlimited paid time off (PTO).

Employees in this role will work fully remote. Every department has different needs, and some positions will be designated in-office jobs, based on their function.

We are looking for someone based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan areas.

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iCapital is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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