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Full-Time

Ddq – Rfp

And Knowledge Management Coordinator

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CAIS

CAIS

201-500 employees

Platform for accessing alternative investments

Consulting
Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$120k - $140kAnnually

+ Performance Bonus

Mid

New York, NY, USA

Category
Procurement & Sourcing
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Sales
Management
JIRA
Marketing
Asana
Requirements
  • 4-6 years’ professional experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, or a related discipline required
  • Must be highly organized, analytical and detail oriented.
  • Self-starter who takes initiative, learns quickly in a fast-paced environment and will implement new methods to improve ways of working.
  • Culture carrier for firm values
  • Experience with project management applications such as Jira, Asana, Monday or similar planning and tracking applications.
  • Experience with knowledge management or RFP response tools such as Confluence or Loopio
Responsibilities
  • Engage with clients and/or partners to manage an accurate and timely due diligence response process in collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Client Service, and Relationship Managers
  • Independently maintain and continuously enhance tracking methods for due diligence requests
  • Maintain response library in firm tool; ensure timely review of information with key stakeholder, including compliance and legal
  • Maintain other internal and external resources including, but not limited to, Confluence and Airtable to communicate status updates as applicable
  • Partner with key stakeholders and manager to prioritize activities in alignment with company goals
  • Drive, plan, monitor and manage RFP delivery from initiation to completion with minimal supervision
  • Identify project deliverable risks and work with management and key stakeholders to manage mitigation efforts (ensure mitigation efforts defined and followed to completion)
  • Predict and manage resources needed to meet requirements, achieve stakeholder objectives and ensure satisfaction
  • Identify information gaps and proactively request additional resources from senior leadership as needed
  • Independently/proactively identify opportunities to enhance systems and drive reusable/scalable improvements
  • Effectively and proactively communicate project status to stakeholders and manage expectations with executive level management (independently and proactively manage up)
  • Build excellent working relationships and become trusted partner across multiple lines of business
  • Maintain, circulate and file accurate, detailed notes including next steps/follow-ups during client calls
  • Write executive level updates and translate notes for executive audience, with minimal guidance

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

5%

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.