MD, Investments

Selby Jennings; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 266,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a Managing Director to lead the Private Client team in Boston. The role oversees sophisticated multi-asset class portfolios for ultra-high-net-worth families and family offices, serving as a trusted advisor and enabling continued business growth.

The successful candidate will manage client relationships ranging from about $100 million to multi-billion assets, direct investment strategy, and due diligence on managers across public and private markets.

Qualifications

• 12-15+ years of investment management experience at an investment firm or family office.
• Deep expertise in asset allocation, portfolio construction, and capital markets.
• Experience advising ultra high-net-worth families or institutional clients.
• Strong relationship management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead management and oversight of customized portfolios for private clients.
• Develop investment strategy and portfolio decisions across public and private markets.
• Serve as trusted advisor to clients, family offices, boards and committees.
• Conduct due diligence on investment managers and ongoing monitoring.
• Partner with business development to support client growth.
• Mentor junior investment professionals and contribute to a high-performance culture.

Skills

Investment management

Asset allocation

Portfolio construction

Client relationship management

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

CFA

Job description

MD, Investments (PR/608149) Boston, Massachusetts

Salary: USD295000 - USD295000 per year + Bonus

A leading global investment advisory and portfolio management firm is seeking a Managing Director to join its Private Client team. This individual will play a key leadership role in overseeing sophisticated multi-asset class portfolios for ultra-high-net-worth families and family offices, while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and helping drive business growth. Client relationships range from approximately $100 million to several billion dollars in assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the management and oversight of customized investment portfolios for private clients.
• Develop investment strategy, asset allocation recommendations, and portfolio construction decisions across public and private markets.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, family offices, boards, and investment committees.
• Conduct investment manager due diligence, selection, and ongoing monitoring.
• Partner with business development teams to support client acquisition and relationship growth.
• Mentor and develop junior investment professionals while contributing to a high-performance team culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA and/or CFA preferred.
• 12-15+ years of investment management experience within an investment firm, institutional investor, OCIO platform, or family office.
• Deep expertise in asset allocation, portfolio construction, manager research, and capital markets.
• Experience advising sophisticated ultra high-net-worth families, family offices, or institutional clients.
• Strong relationship management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Established network within the family office and broader investment community preferred.