Head of Business Development

GoalVest Advisory; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in New York is seeking a Head of Business Development to lead their national growth strategy. This role involves acquiring financial advisor partnerships and developing tailored investment proposals for high-net-worth clients. Ideal candidates have 7+ years of experience in investment management, strong consultative sales skills, and a CFA charter. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $105,000 to $150,000, along with performance-based compensation tied to asset generation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in investment management, institutional sales, or business development.
• Proven track record in OCIO or high-net-worth wealth management.
• Comfortable with 40–50% travel.

Responsibilities

• Identify and convert independent financial advisors and family offices.
• Develop tailored investment proposals for high-net-worth clients.
• Deliver compelling presentations at conferences and roadshows.

Skills

Institutional investment expertise

Consultative sales mastery

Presentation skills

Strategic relationship building

Portfolio construction knowledge

Education

MBA or equivalent

CFA charterholder or active candidate

Job description

About GoalVest Advisory

GoalVest Advisory is a New York based RIA delivering institutional-caliber investment portfolios and differentiated alternative and private market strategies to RIAs, family offices and high net worth individuals.We work with advisors and clients across the U.S. and have approximately $800m of assets under management.We work with high-net-worth families directly but also serve as an outsourced Chief Investment Officer to other RIAs.Our platform integrates disciplined portfolio construction, tax-optimized execution, and curated access to venture capital and growth equity all within a seamless, tailored portfolio.Our mission is to offer the kind of exclusive investment opportunities, personal advice and tailored portfolios typically reserved for ultra-wealthy families to our high-net-worth families.

The Role

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Business Development to architect and execute our national growth strategy. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will acquire financial advisor partnerships nationwide and enable those advisors to win high-net-worth clients through GoalVest's institutional platform. You will convert independent financial advisors and RIAs to the GoalVest value proposition, then serve as their strategic partner by developing tailored investment proposals, supporting client presentations, and providing the institutional infrastructure that elevates their practice and closes complex, high-net-worth business.

The ideal candidate is a CFA charterholder or candidate who combines institutional investment expertise, consultative sales mastery, and the strategic vision to build a high-performing distribution organization.

Key Responsibilities

Advisor Acquisition & Strategic Partnership Development

• Identify, engage, and convert independent financial advisors, RIAs, and family offices to GoalVest's OCIO platform nationwide
• Cultivate deep, strategic relationships with advisors and maintain dialogue throughout extended sales cycles
• Design and implement scalable COI programs targeting CPAs and estate planning attorneys
• Secure GoalVest's approval and listing as a sub-advisor on major platforms including Schwab, SEI, AssetMark, and Envestnet

Client Acquisition Support & Presentations

• Develop bespoke investment proposals tailored to individual high-net-worth client situations
• Partner with advisors in client presentations, providing investment expertise that facilitates client acquisition and retention
• Deliver compelling presentations at RIA roadshows and industry conferences
• Present and close venture growth fund offerings to financial advisors, RIAs, and family offices
• Support capital formation efforts and institutional distribution of alternative investment strategies
• Collaborate with CEO and senior leadership to refine positioning, messaging, and go-to-market execution
• Orchestrate seamless transitions between business development, portfolio management, and operations

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years in investment management, institutional sales, or business development serving RIAs or family offices
• Proven track record generating substantial new assets in OCIO or high-net-worth wealth management
• Strong understanding of portfolio construction, asset allocation, and capital markets
• Proven ability to deliver high-impact presentations
• FINRA Series 7 and 63 or 66 (or commitment to obtain)
• Comfortable with 40–50% travel

Strongly Preferred

• Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent)
• CFA charterholder or active candidate
• Established relationships with independent RIAs, family office ecosystems, and financial advisor platforms (e.g. AssetMark, Envestnet, SEI, Schwab)
• Experience distributing OCIO solutions, discretionary mandates, or alternative investment strategies
• Working fluency in private markets and institutional allocator decision frameworks

Candidate Profile

You bring intellectual rigor, relationship acumen, and self-directed entrepreneurial drive. You possess exceptional communication skills, strategic thinking, and the gravitas to engage senior decision-makers. You operate with impeccable integrity, high emotional intelligence, and genuine curiosity about markets and client needs.

• Base salary of $105,000–$150,000 plus performance-based compensation directly tied to asset and revenue generation
• Significant upside commensurate with client acquisition and business growth
• Opportunity to build and lead a national distribution organization as the platform scales