Full-Time

Ddq – Rfp

And Knowledge Management Coordinator

Posted on 7/17/2024

CAIS

CAIS

201-500 employees

Platform for accessing alternative investments

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$120k - $140kAnnually

+ Performance Bonus

Mid

New York, NY, USA

Flexible hybrid in-office model; no minimum number of days in office required.

Category
Proposal Management
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
JIRA
Asana
Confluence
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 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 wide range of investment options, a streamlined process for subscribing and reporting, and an educational tool called CAIS IQ 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

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$384.2M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

25%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for alternative investments, with 85% of advisors planning to increase allocations.
  • Collaboration with Blackstone enhances marketplace offerings with top-tier investment strategies.
  • Integration with Orion expands access to alternative strategies, potentially increasing CAIS's user base.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from fintech platforms like iCapital Network could erode market share.
  • Rapid technological advancements may require costly updates to remain competitive.
  • Reliance on third-party due diligence poses risks if partners face operational challenges.

What makes CAIS unique

  • CAIS offers a comprehensive platform for alternative investments, including hedge funds and private equity.
  • The platform integrates educational tools like CAIS IQ to enhance advisor knowledge and skills.
  • CAIS provides independent due diligence through Mercer, ensuring high standards for listed funds.

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