Full-Time

Brokerage Business Development Officer

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Truist

Truist

501-1,000 employees

Platform for Registered Investment Advisors' operations

Fintech
Financial Services

Mid

Greenville, SC, USA

Category
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Marketing
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education, training and work-related experience
  • Five years of marketing experience in a brokerage firm with significant supervisory responsibility
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage people and projects
  • A thorough understanding of the advertising review process as mandated by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA)
  • Strong writing and presentation skills
  • Significant experience planning client and prospect events
  • Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
  • Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office products
  • FINRA Series 7, 66 (or 63/65) and Life & Health Insurance licenses
  • Sound working knowledge of holistic banking/investment platforms, products, services, operations, and systems
Responsibilities
  • Participate in the establishment of the strategic direction of the Financial Advisor team to increase revenue.
  • Develop and execute a cohesive branding strategy to maximize client retention and increase new business.
  • Create all external marketing collateral.
  • Facilitate a direct calling effort on centers of influence within the community and build strong relationships with internal partners to foster new sources of revenue and increase referral activity.
  • Remain knowledgeable of and familiar with all products currently offered by Truist Wealth and complete continuing education requirements.
  • Plan and execute all team events, including functions co-branded with internal partners such as Wealth and Insurance.
  • Oversee the use of contact management tools to track all business and prospecting activities.

Truist offers a platform for Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) to improve their operations and client services. The platform includes tools like live chat support, commission-free trading, and an automated rebalancer, allowing RIAs to manage their businesses more efficiently and serve more clients at lower costs. Unlike competitors, Truist provides these services for free and monetizes through a custodian service that helps RIAs reduce overhead. The goal is to empower RIAs to grow their businesses and enhance client experiences.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$437.2M

Headquarters

Culver City, California

Founded

N/A

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

24%

1 year growth

38%

2 year growth

74%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent $169M Series E funding round indicates strong investor confidence and provides substantial capital for further innovation and expansion.
  • Collaborations with leading providers like Orion Advisor Solutions and Kwanti enhance Altruist's platform capabilities, making it more attractive to RIAs.
  • Acquiring Shareholders Service Group expands Altruist's service offerings and client base, positioning it to compete with industry giants like Schwab and Fidelity.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in the RIA market includes established players like Schwab and Fidelity, which could challenge Altruist's growth and market penetration.
  • Rapid expansion and multiple integrations may lead to operational complexities and potential service disruptions.

What makes Truist unique

  • Altruist offers a simplified tech stack specifically designed for RIAs, unlike broader financial platforms that cater to multiple financial service providers.
  • Their commission-free fractional share trading and automated rebalancer features provide cost-effective solutions that are not commonly bundled together in competing platforms.
  • The vertically-integrated custodian service allows Altruist to streamline operations and reduce overhead costs for RIAs, setting it apart from traditional custodial services.

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