Senior Institutional Relationship Manager - Pensions/Endowments & Foundations/Taft-Hartley

Deutsche Bank AG; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 146,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Retirement plans customized to individual needs

Job summary

Deutsche Bank AG is seeking a Senior Institutional Relationship Manager, focusing on pensions, endowments, and foundations in the Central region. This role is critical in acquiring new clients and managing existing relationships, providing market insights, and collaborating internally to deliver solutions.

The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of client coverage experience in asset management, a Bachelor’s degree, strong communication skills, and the flexibility to travel regionally.

Base salary ranges from $146,000 to $255,000, with additional benefits tailored to individual needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a client coverage role.
• Proven track record of securing new business.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Acquire new institutional clients and drive revenue opportunities.
• Maintain and nurture relationships with institutional asset owners.
• Lead business development initiatives and manage a portfolio of clients.
• Provide market insight and investment product knowledge.
• Collect market data and collaborate with internal teams.
• Travel regionally as required.

Skills

Client relationship management

Market insight

Business development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Professional certifications such as CFA and/or MBA

Job description

Role Overview

Senior Institutional Relationship Manager – Pensions/Endowments & Foundations/Taft-Hartley, Central region • Chicago, IL

Responsibilities

• Acquire new institutional clients and drive additional revenue opportunities from existing client base focusing on pensions, endowments and foundations.
• Maintain and nurture relationships with institutional asset owners and their consultants/advisors.
• Lead business development initiatives, manage a portfolio of clients, and build long‑term relationships with senior decision makers.
• Provide market insight and investment product knowledge to meet client demands and help shape investment strategies.
• Collect market data, prepare proposals and presentations, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Travel regionally as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years experience in a client coverage role within a large asset manager, consultant or intermediary in the asset‑management sector.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in the financial sector.
• Proven track record of securing new business and maintaining client relationships within the Central US institutional client base.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with capacity to convey complex concepts to senior executives.
• Self‑motivated, organized, and able to operate independently while working collaboratively within a team.
• Current knowledge of investment products, client demands and industry regulations.
• Ability to travel regionally and maintain flexibility in schedule.
• Professional certifications such as CFA and/or MBA desirable.

Licenses

• Series7 and Series63 required.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range: $146,000 – $255,000 in Chicago. Compensation may vary based on experience, education, and other qualifications. Incentive and variable compensation may be offered. Benefits include health, welfare and retirement plans customized to individual needs.

Equal Opportunity and EEO Statement

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.