Senior Associate, Alternative Investments

CAIS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer matched retirement plan

Wellness programs

Generous PTO & parental leave

Hybrid in-office model

Job summary

CAIS, headquartered in New York, seeks an Alternative Investments Product Manager to join the Investment Solutions team. This high‑impact role sits at the intersection of product and partnership, focusing on lifecycle management for private markets and supporting asset manager relationships.

You will own the product strategy and roadmap for new structures (SMAs, DSTs, ETFs), drive end‑to‑end launches, and coordinate across Investments, Operations, Tax, Legal, Marketing, Finance, and Technology

Qualifications

• 4–8 years in alternative investments, product management, product development, investor/advisor relations, or financial services strategy.
• Hands-on experience with private fund structures — private equity, private credit, real estate, hedge funds, and/or emerging structures (SMAs, DSTs, ETFs preferred).
• Cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Operations, Technology, Compliance, Sales in product/launch capacity.
• Background in client-facing or GP/advisor relationships is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Embed within Origination to manage end-to-end fund launches, engaging with GP relationships to expand the pipeline.
• Advise on fund structures, terms, and positioning based on competitive intelligence and target clients.
• Coordinate due diligence and investor Q&A, and manage cross-functional groups for timely launches.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication

CRM experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

CFA/CAIA/MBA a plus

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Associate, Alternative Investments

New York City

CAIS is the pioneer in democratizing access to and education about alternative investments for independent financial advisors, empowering them to engage and transact with leading asset managers on a massive scale through a wide variety of alternative investment products and technology solutions. CAIS provides financial advisors with a broad selection of alternative investment strategies, including hedge funds, private equity, private credit, real estate, digital assets, and structured notes. CAIS also delivers industry‑leading technology, operational efficiency, and world‑class client service throughout the pre‑trade, trade, and post‑trade experience. CAIS supports over 50,000 advisors who oversee more than $6 trillion in network assets.

We are seeking an Alternative Investments Product Manager to join the Investment Solutions team. This high‑impact role sits at the intersection of product and partnership, working closely with the largest asset and wealth management platforms. Focusing on the product lifecycle and ongoing support for our asset manager segment — this role is helping transform the way the wealth channel accesses Private Markets.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as an embedded resource within the Origination team, managing the end‑to‑end process for new fund launches:

• Engage proactively with incremental GP relationships to expand the platform pipeline
• Advise on fund structures, terms, and positioning based on competitive intelligence and target client base
• Collect and synthesize competitive intelligence — fundraising, fees, structures — from databases, Sales, and wealth management channels
• Contribute to product approval materials and review fund legal documents
• Establish and manage cross‑functional working groups (Investments, Operations, Tax, Legal & Compliance, Marketing, Finance, Technology) to ensure on‑time fund launches
• Assist with due diligence coordination — investor Q&A, meetings with investment teams, and approval processes

Asset Manager Relationship Management

Provide dedicated support for CAIS's asset manager relationships, delivering a consistent and high‑quality manager experience:

• Serve as primary point of contact for asset manager relationships across the platform
• Conduct dashboard and reporting training, sales pipeline education, and advisor‑facing teach‑in programs
• Drive adoption of self‑service marketing, sales, and operational tools
• Coordinate with Sales teams on regional events, roadshows, and manager engagement activities
• Manage escalations and navigate across CAIS teams to resolve operational and client experience issues

Investment Product Management

Own the product strategy, lifecycle, and cross‑functional execution for new and emerging investment structures on the CAIS platform:

• Lead product strategy and roadmap development for net‑new investment structures, including SMAs, ETF solutions, Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs), Exchange Funds (XF), long/short tax strategies, and other emerging structures
• Drive new product introduction and operationalization from concept through launch
• Manage ongoing product lifecycle — performance tracking, enhancements, and optimization
• Identify platform gaps and growth opportunities; translate them into actionable product initiatives
• Design and improve the asset manager experience across onboarding, reporting, and ongoing engagement
• Serve as the cross‑functional coordinator across Investments, Technology, Operations, Legal, and Sales

Qualifications

Experience

• 4–8 years in alternative investments, product management, product development, investor/advisor relations, or financial services strategy
• Hands‑on experience with private fund structures — private equity, private credit, real estate, hedge funds, and/or emerging structures (SMAs, DSTs, ETFs preferred)
• Prior experience working across cross‑functional teams (Legal, Operations, Technology, Compliance, Sales) in a product or launch capacity
• Background in client‑facing or GP/advisor relationship roles a strong plus
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; comfort with fund economics and performance metrics
• Excellent project management skills — ability to run multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Clear, confident communicator — able to translate complex investment concepts for internal stakeholders, advisors, and asset manager partners
• Self‑starter with a proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset; comfortable operating independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; CRM experience (Salesforce preferred)
• Series 7 or willingness to obtain within 6 months.

Education

• Bachelor's degree required; Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
• CFA, CAIA, or MBA a plus

CAIS is consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work, and our culture is at the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where employees can be their most authentic selves and feel inspired and supported to bring their voice forward to drive community, growth, and innovation. We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law.

CAIS’ compensation package includes a market competitive salary, a performance bonus, and exceptional benefits. If you are located in New York, New York, the base salary range for this role is $130,000 - $165,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.

CAIS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance, an employer matched retirement plan, wellness programs, and generous PTO and parental leave. Additionally, CAIS offers a flexible, hybrid in‑office model; for most roles, we require a minimum of 3 days in office per week.

We use technology, including AI tools, to support parts of our recruitment process such as application screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communications. These tools are used to improve efficiency and consistency, but they do not replace human judgement. All hiring decisions are made by people, and we are committed to fair and unbiased assessment of every candidate.