Business Development Officer

Cerity Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Flexible PTO

Parental Leave

Education assistance for designations

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Cerity Partners is hiring a Business Development Officer to grow our Growth organization in the wealth management space. You will cultivate new client relationships, engage HNW/UHNW prospects, and coordinate onboarding and engagement with internal teams.

The role requires 5+ years in business development within financial services, a strong background in investment planning, and credentials such as CFP/CFA. Compensation ranges from $120,000 to $150,000 with strong benefits and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field; MBA or CFP® a plus.
• 5+ years of business development, sales and relationship management experience within financial services or wealth management.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding growth targets.
• Strong understanding of investment products, financial planning, and regulatory environment.
• Experience in workplace solutions and conversion process
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• FINRA Series 7 and 66 (or 63 & 65)
• Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or similar credentials

Responsibilities

• Engage and convert high quality prospective clients (introduce through internal and external lead sources), including delivering the appropriate inbound and outbound effort
• Managing on-going client relationships and expanding those relationships where appropriate
• Collaborating with other internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new clients.
• Effectively manage prospect pipeline with activity-based metrics and qualitative engagement
• Track and report key business development metrics, including pipeline progress, conversion, and revenue growth.

Skills

Relationship management

Negotiation

Sales experience

Client acquisition

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance

MBA preferred

CFP®, CFA credentials

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Officer to join our Growth organization. This role is responsible for cultivating new client relationships and supporting the firm’s growth initiatives in high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) segments. The ideal candidate will have deep experience engaging, converting, and managing perspective clients as well as a solid understanding of executive compensation and benefits, financial, tax, estate and risk management planning, within the wealth management industry.

Primary Responsibilities

• Engage and convert high quality prospective clients (introduce through internal and external lead sources), including delivering the appropriate inbound and outbound effort
• Managing on-going client relationships and expanding those relationships where appropriate
• Collaborating with other internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new clients.
• Effectively manage prospect pipeline with activity-based metrics and qualitative engagement
• Track and report key business development metrics, including pipeline progress, conversion, and revenue growth.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field; MBA or CFP® a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in business development, sales and relationship management experience within financial services or wealth management.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding growth targets.
• Strong understanding of investment products, financial planning, and regulatory environment.
• Experience in workplace solutions and conversion process
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• FINRA Series 7 and 66 (or 63 & 65)
• Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or similar credentials

Compensation Range

$120,000-150,000

Why Cerity Partners

Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients. Below is a glimpse of the key elements of our total rewards package:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance – day 1!
• 401(k) savings and investment plan options with 4% match
• Flexible PTO policy
• Parental Leave
• Financial assistance for advanced education and professional designations
• Opportunity to give back time to local communities
• Commuter benefits

Cerity Partners is committed to providing an environment where all individuals can be their authentic selves. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who respects each individual and supports the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences of our colleagues. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Cerity Partners is committed to working with and providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities or special needs. For those needing accommodations, please reach out to [e-mail]. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.