Full-Time

Alternative Investments Product Specialist

Boston

Posted on 10/18/2024

CAIS

CAIS

201-500 employees

Platform for accessing alternative investments

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$150k - $200kAnnually

+ Performance Bonus

Senior

Boston, MA, USA

Flexible, hybrid in-office model.

Category
Asset Management
Investment Banking
Private Equity
Venture Capital
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Sales
Salesforce
Requirements
  • 5+ years of external sales experience 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
  • Initiate and execute new client relationships within Registered Investment Advisors and Independent Broker Dealers in the Greater Boston Area
  • Develop expertise on all CAIS investment products; Hedge Funds, Private Equity Funds, ’40 Act Funds, Equity and Debt Syndicate and Structured Solutions Service existing client relationships and fulfill any requests for assistance or information
  • Prepare presentations and materials for client meetings
  • Coordinate and execute tailored product launch strategies
  • Coordinate manager due diligence and selection processes both in terms of breadth and investment quality, with the overall aim of providing best in class investment products to our clients
  • Assist in the planning and execution of roadshows and conferences
  • Assist in the creation of product marketing collateral
  • Work alongside the sales team on client pitches, product positioning and sales campaigns
  • Build excellent working relationships across multiple lines of business and corporate functions in collaboration with product onboarding
  • Special projects and additional responsibilities to be determined based on capacity, skill, and interest

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

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$384.2M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

26%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Blackstone expands CAIS's offerings with top-tier alternative investment strategies.
  • Increased demand for digital assets boosts CAIS's platform usage among financial advisors.
  • CAIS's collaboration with CAPTRUST centralizes alternative investments, streamlining advisor operations.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from fintech platforms may erode CAIS's market share.
  • Potential regulatory scrutiny on alternative investments could impact CAIS's operations.
  • Cybersecurity threats pose a risk to CAIS's data integrity and client trust.

What makes CAIS unique

  • CAIS offers a comprehensive platform for alternative investments, including hedge funds and real estate.
  • The platform integrates due diligence by Mercer, ensuring high standards for investment options.
  • CAIS IQ provides personalized learning for advisors, enhancing their expertise in alternative investments.

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