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Full-Time

Enterprise Business Development Senior Associate

Austin

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CAIS

CAIS

201-500 employees

Platform for accessing alternative investments

Consulting
Fintech
Financial Services

Mid, Senior

Austin, TX, USA

Category
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Market Research
Sales
Communications
Salesforce
Marketing
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • 3+ years of demonstrated experience in the Financial Services or Technology industries, with preference for selling wealth, investment, or financial data technology to Wealth Management firms
  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate product features and benefits to prospective clients
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially PowerPoint
  • Prior experience with Salesforce or similar CRM required
  • Willingness to travel as necessary to meet with clients and attend industry events
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
  • Self-motivated and goal-oriented, with a drive to achieve sales targets
  • Passion for technology and an eagerness to learn about new products and industry trends
  • Ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively within an entrepreneurial work environment
  • Series 7 and 63 preferred or within 3 months of hiring
Responsibilities
  • Support the sales team in scheduling demos, preparing sales materials, and managing CRM data to ensure smooth sales operations
  • Assist in the preparation of materials for meetings, including the creation of decks, drafting proposals, and summarizing notes-- ensuring all necessary documents and information are available
  • Conduct market research to identify new leads and potential markets for our SaaS products
  • Assist in creating, maintaining and managing a pipeline of interested prospects and engage in follow-up communications to push leads through the sales funnel
  • Participate in sales strategy meetings, providing insights and feedback from client interactions to help shape future sales approaches
  • Document details of each prospective client interaction in Salesforce to improve the customer experience and drive deal closure
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to align sales strategies with marketing campaigns and content
  • Stay up-to-date with fintech industry trends and competitor activities to inform sales and business development strategies
  • Contribute to the enhancement of customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service throughout the sales process
  • Develop exceptional CAIS Solutions product knowledge, alternative asset class knowledge, and industry knowledge

CAIS offers a platform that simplifies access to alternative investments for financial advisors and wealth managers, allowing them to invest in private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and distressed debt. The platform features a streamlined process for subscribing and reporting, along with CAIS IQ, an educational tool that helps advisors understand alternative investments. CAIS stands out from competitors by ensuring a thorough due diligence process for all funds on its platform, which builds trust with users. The company's goal is to enhance the investment experience for wealth managers and advisors, making it easier to diversify client portfolios.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$306M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

22%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with industry giants like Blackstone and CAPTRUST enhance CAIS's credibility and expand its market reach.
  • The launch of CAIS Live demonstrates a commitment to advisor education and engagement, potentially increasing platform adoption and user loyalty.
  • CAIS's technology-driven solutions, such as CAIS Solutions, streamline the alternative investment process, making it more efficient and scalable for advisors.

What critics are saying

  • The niche focus on alternative investments may limit CAIS's market size compared to broader financial platforms.
  • Dependence on third-party due diligence firms like Mercer could pose risks if these partnerships face disruptions or quality issues.

What makes CAIS unique

  • CAIS uniquely focuses on simplifying access to alternative investments for independent financial advisors, unlike many platforms that cater to a broader financial audience.
  • The integration of CAIS IQ, a personalized learning system, provides a competitive edge by educating advisors on the complexities of alternative investments, a feature not commonly found in competing platforms.
  • CAIS's robust due diligence process, including third-party evaluations by firms like Mercer, ensures high standards for all funds on its platform, offering a level of trust and reliability that sets it apart.