Full-Time

Enterprise Coverage Associate

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CAIS

CAIS

201-500 employees

Platform for accessing alternative investments

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$100k - $125kAnnually

+ Performance Bonus

Mid

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid in-office model.

Category
Customer Success Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Salesforce
Requirements
  • 2-4 years of relationship management, business development or internal sales experience covering national accounts in the alternatives space
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, or a related discipline required
  • Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Impeccable written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-starter who takes initiative and learns quickly in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong commitment to continuous professional development and improvement of the team
  • Excellent client service aptitude and attitude
  • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Suite and Salesforce
  • Series 7 and 63
Responsibilities
  • Provide support to senior members of the Enterprise Coverage team whose objective is to act as trusted partner to key Enterprise clients to ensure a seamless client and advisor experience
  • Help support sales and asset retention
  • Assist in managing product and platform launches, collaborating with internal teams and CAIS regional sales to maximize sales opportunities
  • Facilitate onboarding with introductory calls, platform demonstrations, and support, ensuring a smooth transition and addressing any issues
  • Stay updated on industry trends and market developments to maintain CAIS’s competitive position
  • Demonstrate the features and benefits of the CAIS platform to advisors, emphasizing new tools and functionalities
  • Record all client activities in Salesforce

CAIS provides a platform that simplifies access to alternative investments for financial advisors and wealth managers. This platform allows users to invest in asset classes such as private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and distressed debt, which are not typically included in traditional investment categories like stocks and bonds. CAIS's platform features a variety of investment options and a streamlined process for subscribing and reporting. Additionally, it includes CAIS IQ, an educational tool that helps advisors understand the complexities of alternative investments. Unlike its competitors, CAIS emphasizes a thorough due diligence process to ensure that all funds on its platform meet high standards, which helps build trust with advisors and their clients. The goal of CAIS is to transform how independent wealth managers and financial advisors access and manage alternative investments, ultimately helping them diversify their clients' portfolios and improve investment outcomes.

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$384.2M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

24%
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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.

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