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Great Gray

Provides fiduciary management for retirement CITs

Institutional Relationship Manager - Consultant Relations

Account ManagementUpdated on Nov 12
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • At least 7 years of experience in institutional account management is required; consultant relations experience within financial services, asset management, or the retirement industry is preferred.
  • A demonstrated track record of managing and growing complex, high-value client relationships at a national or institutional level is required.
  • Experience managing relationships with institutional consultants, asset managers, national accounts, or aggregators, with familiarity with networked relationships across these entities, is required.
  • An understanding of the consultant, plan sponsor, and recordkeeper landscape, including how institutional clients evaluate and select investment vehicles, is required.
  • The ability to engage and build credibility with senior-level stakeholders across large, complex organizations is required.
  • A consultative approach to understanding client business objectives and translating them into relevant product and service solutions is required.
  • Communication, presentation, and negotiation skills are required.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with Implementation, Legal, Compliance, and Product teams is required.
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms and the ability to manage a complex pipeline accurately and with discipline are required.
  • Willingness to travel nationally as required to support client relationships and attend industry events is required.
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and navigate ambiguity is required.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary accountable relationship owner for a portfolio of institutional consultant and/or asset management firms engaged with Great Gray's CIT offerings.
  • Develop and execute account plans for each assigned relationship, identifying opportunities to deepen engagement, expand product utilization, and drive measurable growth within the existing book.
  • Conduct regular strategic business reviews with senior client stakeholders to uncover evolving needs, growth opportunities, and emerging risks, and to align Great Gray's objectives with client objectives.
  • Build and maintain relationships across client organizations, cultivating connections with C-suite executives, investment committees, operations teams, and other key decision-makers.
  • Communicate strategically with clients and ensure timely, professional interactions across touchpoints.
  • Advocate internally for enterprise clients, coordinating with Sales, Implementation Solutions, Legal, Compliance, Product, and Operations to support seamless service delivery and alignment of strategic priorities.
  • Provide leadership for complex strategic initiatives, partnering with internal execution teams and external parties to align stakeholders, establish clear ownership structures, and coordinate outcomes.
  • Monitor account health, track key relationship metrics, and proactively flag risks or opportunities to leadership.
  • Maintain accurate, current records of client activity, pipeline status, and relationship intelligence in the firm's CRM.
  • Stay current on market trends, regulatory developments, and competitive dynamics affecting CITs and the defined contribution plan landscape.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • An advanced degree such as an MBA or a professional designation such as CIMA, CFA, or CAIA is preferred.
  • Experience in consultant relations within financial services, asset management, or the retirement industry is preferred.
  • Deep familiarity with defined contribution retirement plans and institutional investment vehicles is strongly preferred.

About the Company

Great Gray

Provides fiduciary management for retirement CITs

What does Great Gray do? It operates in the retirement investment space, offering Collective Investment Trusts (CITs) to provide tax-exempt retirement investment solutions for financial advisors and retirement planners. It acts as a trustee or administrator for pooled funds and manages about $209.8 billion in assets, with 14% in fund-of-fund structures. How does its product work? The firm handles fiduciary management and the onboarding of clients, delivering an accessible, stewardship-focused experience. Revenue comes from management fees and strategic partnerships tied to fund administration and trust services. How is it different from competitors? It emphasizes fiduciary oversight, easy onboarding, and industry-leading fund management expertise within the CIT and tax-exempt pooled-fund space, serving a broad advisor audience. What is the goal? To help retirees grow confidently into the future by providing clear, trusted, forward-looking investment solutions.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Nevada, United States
Founded
2023

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