Our client is looking for a sales Account Executive to be responsible for cultivating relationships and introducing our hedge-fund products to the Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) community as well as high-net-worth clients and prospects.
Responsibilities include:
* Educating clients about the products on the our platform
* Contacting and qualifying leads
* Following up after Sales VPs’ initial RIA sales visits, including:
* Providing advisers with database access Answering advisers’ questions about our funds Closing sales with individual advisors
* Actively networking with existing leads to identify potential prospects
* Scheduling phone and onsite meetings for the Sales VPs
* Ensuring that all logistical and operational details necessary for sales are handled effectively
* Acting as a liaison between Sales VPs and RIA clients ? Demonstrating extensive knowledge of how products our platform may complement other investment products
* Working jointly with Sales VPs to develop RIA marketing plans
* Building custom portfolios of hedge-fund products using our proprietary software
* Helping to implement and enhance “white-glove” service to clients
* In general, being a key part of our RIA sales team
The position requires:
* Deep knowledge of investments, preferably alternatives ? Familiarity with the world of RIAs
* Series 7 and 66 licenses
* Preferred:
* CAIA certification
* Previous experience wholesaling to RIAs
We pride ourselves on our people. We are looking for entrepreneurial, motivated team members and are committed to providing an environment where our employees can excel. Compensation commensurate with experience and background. Attractive payout schedule.
Please submit your MS Word resume to our recruiter, Erik Kudrna, to be considered for this position.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
CFO / Controller
Our client is a dynamic, successful investment firm specializing in alternative investments. We gather information on thousands of hedge funds and managed-futures products, and after due diligence, offer a select group of these products to our deep list of clients and prospects. Our current clients have over $2 billion in trading level allocated to investments on our platform.
We are in a very exciting phase of growth and searching for a CFO/Controller to help us continue to build a financially healthy, highly competitive organization. Our ideal candidate is a dynamic leader who is both creative and a master at analysis. S/he must have the temperament to thrive in our high- velocity, demanding business culture and enjoy interacting with high-octane, committed co-workers who enjoy working together, value collaboration, and are passionate about providing our clients with access to some of the best investment managers in the alternatives industry.
This position is based at our La Jolla, California location, in our beautiful office that overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Our new CFO/Controller will enjoy an exceptional quality-of-life in an environment of abundant sun, surf and sand, just outside the city limits of San Diego.
The key responsibilities of this role include: Creating forward-looking, predictive models to inform management decisions
Preparing regular reports to management, including monthly profit-and-loss forecast by division (vs. budget) and weekly cash-flow forecast
Analyzing the financial performance of the business units and providing recommendations Developing new tools to provide critical financial information to the CEO Developing and overseeing the budget, with close scrutiny of expenses and trends Overseeing sales payouts – front-end loads and continuing commission trails
Collaborating with our Software Development team on automating accounting processes and building scalable systems to grow the business
Providing active leadership to and developing the staff of a 5-person accounting team in our Evergreen, Colorado office
Ensuring that the firm’s accounting practices, financial controls and systems protect company assets, optimize use of capital, and comply with applicable laws and regulation
Essential Requirements: 7+ years of experience in senior financial leadership roles, preferably in the hedge-fund and
alternative-investment industry Deep experience with:
- Financial reporting and consolidated financial statements - P&L management - Budgeting - Internal control processes
- Regulatory compliance Graduate degree in Accounting or Finance
Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with outside vendors such as administrators, custodians and auditors
Outstanding skills in functioning effectively in an environment where flexibility, responsiveness, and the ability to manage multiple and rapidly changing priorities are required
Preferred:
CPA license
Series 27 FINOP license
Experience with broker-dealer and introducing-broker capital and reporting requirements
Familiarity with accounting practices of hedge funds and commodity pools, as well as their sponsors and managers
Familiarity with financial reporting requirements for SEC registrants (including Sarbanes-Oxley obligations)
We are in a very exciting phase of growth and searching for a CFO/Controller to help us continue to build a financially healthy, highly competitive organization. Our ideal candidate is a dynamic leader who is both creative and a master at analysis. S/he must have the temperament to thrive in our high- velocity, demanding business culture and enjoy interacting with high-octane, committed co-workers who enjoy working together, value collaboration, and are passionate about providing our clients with access to some of the best investment managers in the alternatives industry.
This position is based at our La Jolla, California location, in our beautiful office that overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Our new CFO/Controller will enjoy an exceptional quality-of-life in an environment of abundant sun, surf and sand, just outside the city limits of San Diego.
The key responsibilities of this role include: Creating forward-looking, predictive models to inform management decisions
Preparing regular reports to management, including monthly profit-and-loss forecast by division (vs. budget) and weekly cash-flow forecast
Analyzing the financial performance of the business units and providing recommendations Developing new tools to provide critical financial information to the CEO Developing and overseeing the budget, with close scrutiny of expenses and trends Overseeing sales payouts – front-end loads and continuing commission trails
Collaborating with our Software Development team on automating accounting processes and building scalable systems to grow the business
Providing active leadership to and developing the staff of a 5-person accounting team in our Evergreen, Colorado office
Ensuring that the firm’s accounting practices, financial controls and systems protect company assets, optimize use of capital, and comply with applicable laws and regulation
Essential Requirements: 7+ years of experience in senior financial leadership roles, preferably in the hedge-fund and
alternative-investment industry Deep experience with:
- Financial reporting and consolidated financial statements - P&L management - Budgeting - Internal control processes
- Regulatory compliance Graduate degree in Accounting or Finance
Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with outside vendors such as administrators, custodians and auditors
Outstanding skills in functioning effectively in an environment where flexibility, responsiveness, and the ability to manage multiple and rapidly changing priorities are required
Preferred:
CPA license
Series 27 FINOP license
Experience with broker-dealer and introducing-broker capital and reporting requirements
Familiarity with accounting practices of hedge funds and commodity pools, as well as their sponsors and managers
Familiarity with financial reporting requirements for SEC registrants (including Sarbanes-Oxley obligations)
Friday, October 23, 2009
Marketing Director
Our client is a dynamic, successful investment firm specializing in alternative investments. We gather information on thousands of hedge funds and managed-futures products, and through rigorous due diligence, offer a select group of these products to our deep list of clients and prospects. Our current clients have $2 billion in trading level allocated to investments on our platform.
We are in a very exciting phase of growth and searching for a highly talented Marketing Director to help us further develop our marketing strategy and “build our brand” through powerful, integrated communications programs. This requires the ability to educate our key market channels – high-net-worth and institutional investors, registered investment advisers and broker-dealers – about hedge funds through a deep understanding of their values, expectations and needs. Our Director must be masterful at:
• Market positioning
• Brand identity
• Value proposition messaging
• Distribution and channel strategies
• Client retention and relationship expansion
• e-engagement
• Product launches
• Campaigns
• Graphic design and brand standards
• Web strategy and webinars
• Marketing production and execution
Our Marketing Director’s specific job responsibilities will include:
• Working closely with senior management to develop strategic marketing plans including corporate, lines-of-business and for each of the distribution channels
• Overseeing the execution of our strategic marketing plans through media such as websites, direct mail, electronic delivery, webinars, onsite meetings and presentations, conferences and seminars, and public relations
• Leading new product launches and managing the production and distribution of comprehensive investment fund materials on a weekly, bi-weekly and monthly basis
• Creating, implementing, and directing business-development and client-servicing campaigns using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software (GoldMine)
• Managing information delivery to current clients to enhance customer service and retention
• Working closely with the Research Department to produce and distribute educational pieces such as white papers on hedge-fund strategies
• Leading the writing, design, editing and production of all marketing materials and communications
• Producing the firm’s annual investment conference
• Ensuring the company’s strict compliance with stringent regulatory restrictions pertaining to the marketing and business-development process in the investment industry
• Leading, managing and developing a staff of 4+ professionals
Requirements:
• M.B.A. or similar credential
• 7+ years of experience in Financial Services marketing
• 5+ years of experience in alternative investments with in-depth knowledge of hedge fund and managed futures strategies
• Deep understanding of investment management and ability to apply analytical skills to describe and communicate complex investment strategies
• Familiarity with high-net-worth investors, registered investment advisors (RIAs) and broker-dealers (BDs)
• Understanding of regulation and compliance governing BDs and RIAs and the marketing of hedge funds, as well as managed futures investments.
• Outstanding, verifiable skill in working collaboratively with senior management, client-development executives and other departments
• Leadership skills to develop a strong, established internal team
• An effective communicator, with superb writing ability across all functional marketing activities
• Exceptional creativity and idea-generation skill
• Highly analytical eye for detail and precision
• Project-management experience; effective in managing complexity
• Strong PowerPoint skills and expertise across the MS Office suite
Preferred:
• Design experience
• CRM experience
• Series 7, 63/65 and 3 registrations
• CAIA
We are in a very exciting phase of growth and searching for a highly talented Marketing Director to help us further develop our marketing strategy and “build our brand” through powerful, integrated communications programs. This requires the ability to educate our key market channels – high-net-worth and institutional investors, registered investment advisers and broker-dealers – about hedge funds through a deep understanding of their values, expectations and needs. Our Director must be masterful at:
• Market positioning
• Brand identity
• Value proposition messaging
• Distribution and channel strategies
• Client retention and relationship expansion
• e-engagement
• Product launches
• Campaigns
• Graphic design and brand standards
• Web strategy and webinars
• Marketing production and execution
Our Marketing Director’s specific job responsibilities will include:
• Working closely with senior management to develop strategic marketing plans including corporate, lines-of-business and for each of the distribution channels
• Overseeing the execution of our strategic marketing plans through media such as websites, direct mail, electronic delivery, webinars, onsite meetings and presentations, conferences and seminars, and public relations
• Leading new product launches and managing the production and distribution of comprehensive investment fund materials on a weekly, bi-weekly and monthly basis
• Creating, implementing, and directing business-development and client-servicing campaigns using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software (GoldMine)
• Managing information delivery to current clients to enhance customer service and retention
• Working closely with the Research Department to produce and distribute educational pieces such as white papers on hedge-fund strategies
• Leading the writing, design, editing and production of all marketing materials and communications
• Producing the firm’s annual investment conference
• Ensuring the company’s strict compliance with stringent regulatory restrictions pertaining to the marketing and business-development process in the investment industry
• Leading, managing and developing a staff of 4+ professionals
Requirements:
• M.B.A. or similar credential
• 7+ years of experience in Financial Services marketing
• 5+ years of experience in alternative investments with in-depth knowledge of hedge fund and managed futures strategies
• Deep understanding of investment management and ability to apply analytical skills to describe and communicate complex investment strategies
• Familiarity with high-net-worth investors, registered investment advisors (RIAs) and broker-dealers (BDs)
• Understanding of regulation and compliance governing BDs and RIAs and the marketing of hedge funds, as well as managed futures investments.
• Outstanding, verifiable skill in working collaboratively with senior management, client-development executives and other departments
• Leadership skills to develop a strong, established internal team
• An effective communicator, with superb writing ability across all functional marketing activities
• Exceptional creativity and idea-generation skill
• Highly analytical eye for detail and precision
• Project-management experience; effective in managing complexity
• Strong PowerPoint skills and expertise across the MS Office suite
Preferred:
• Design experience
• CRM experience
• Series 7, 63/65 and 3 registrations
• CAIA
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Hedge Fund Salesperson
We are searching for a hedge-fund salesperson to focus on the high-net-worth market segment. Job duties include:
• Introducing our hedge-fund products to our existing database of prospects and clients – we provide warm leads
• Building custom portfolios of hedge-fund products using our proprietary software
• Demonstrating extensive knowledge of how products on our platform may complement other investment products
• Actively networking with existing leads to identify potential prospects
This sales position requires:
• Proven, verifiable sales experience
• Strong background in analyzing asset-allocation strategies
• Working knowledge of alternative portfolio construction and how complementary strategies may be aligned
• Ability to analyze various hedge-fund programs and find gaps of exposure
• Strong computer skills and ability to rapidly learn new software packages
• Series 7, 3, and 63 or 66 licenses
Ideally, the candidate will also have:
• Past sales experience in the hedge-fund industry
• Prior relationships with hedge-fund clients
• Familiarity with various statistical-analysis software (such as PerTrac)
• CAIA designation or desire to complete the designation
We pride ourselves on our people. We are looking for entrepreneurial, motivated team members and are committed to providing an environment where our employees can excel. Attractive payout schedule, excellent benefits.
• Introducing our hedge-fund products to our existing database of prospects and clients – we provide warm leads
• Building custom portfolios of hedge-fund products using our proprietary software
• Demonstrating extensive knowledge of how products on our platform may complement other investment products
• Actively networking with existing leads to identify potential prospects
This sales position requires:
• Proven, verifiable sales experience
• Strong background in analyzing asset-allocation strategies
• Working knowledge of alternative portfolio construction and how complementary strategies may be aligned
• Ability to analyze various hedge-fund programs and find gaps of exposure
• Strong computer skills and ability to rapidly learn new software packages
• Series 7, 3, and 63 or 66 licenses
Ideally, the candidate will also have:
• Past sales experience in the hedge-fund industry
• Prior relationships with hedge-fund clients
• Familiarity with various statistical-analysis software (such as PerTrac)
• CAIA designation or desire to complete the designation
We pride ourselves on our people. We are looking for entrepreneurial, motivated team members and are committed to providing an environment where our employees can excel. Attractive payout schedule, excellent benefits.
Sales Account Executive
We are looking for a sales Account Executive to be responsible for cultivating relationships and introducing our hedge-fund products to the Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) community as well as high-net-worth clients and prospects. Responsibilities include:
• Educating clients about the products on the Altegris platform
• Contacting and qualifying leads
• Following up after Sales VPs’ initial RIA sales visits, including:
o Providing advisers with database access
o Answering advisers’ questions about our funds
o Closing sales with individual advisors
• Actively networking with existing leads to identify potential prospects
• Scheduling phone and onsite meetings for the Sales VPs
• Ensuring that all logistical and operational details necessary for sales are handled effectively
• Acting as a liaison between Sales VPs and RIA clients
• Demonstrating extensive knowledge of how products on the Altegris platform may complement other investment products
• Working jointly with Sales VPs to develop RIA marketing plans
• Building custom portfolios of hedge-fund products using our proprietary software
• Helping to implement and enhance “white-glove” service to clients
• In general, being a key part of our RIA sales team
The position requires:
• Deep knowledge of investments, preferably alternatives
• Familiarity with the world of RIAs
• Series 7 and 66 licenses
Preferred:
• CAIA certification
• Previous experience wholesaling to RIAs
We pride ourselves on our people. We are looking for entrepreneurial, motivated team members and are committed to providing an environment where our employees can excel. Compensation commensurate with experience and background. Attractive payout schedule.
• Educating clients about the products on the Altegris platform
• Contacting and qualifying leads
• Following up after Sales VPs’ initial RIA sales visits, including:
o Providing advisers with database access
o Answering advisers’ questions about our funds
o Closing sales with individual advisors
• Actively networking with existing leads to identify potential prospects
• Scheduling phone and onsite meetings for the Sales VPs
• Ensuring that all logistical and operational details necessary for sales are handled effectively
• Acting as a liaison between Sales VPs and RIA clients
• Demonstrating extensive knowledge of how products on the Altegris platform may complement other investment products
• Working jointly with Sales VPs to develop RIA marketing plans
• Building custom portfolios of hedge-fund products using our proprietary software
• Helping to implement and enhance “white-glove” service to clients
• In general, being a key part of our RIA sales team
The position requires:
• Deep knowledge of investments, preferably alternatives
• Familiarity with the world of RIAs
• Series 7 and 66 licenses
Preferred:
• CAIA certification
• Previous experience wholesaling to RIAs
We pride ourselves on our people. We are looking for entrepreneurial, motivated team members and are committed to providing an environment where our employees can excel. Compensation commensurate with experience and background. Attractive payout schedule.
Friday, March 27, 2009
COO - Director Of Hedge Fund Operations
Our client seeks a highly talented, senior-level, operations professional who will play a pivotal role in executing funds’ business strategies, as directed by senior management (position title determined commensurate with experience). The successful candidate will be deeply and actively involved in the ongoing building, implementing and overseeing of funds’ operations infrastructure and day-to-day business functions. The COO will report to the President, and will work closely with him, other funds executive officers, and key department heads of our client or other affiliates, and will be responsible for carrying out or supervising the following functions:
• Overseeing all operations for hedge funds and commodity pools sponsored by our client
• Working closely with senior management and financial and accounting staff on revenue modeling and sales forecasting
• Leading new fund product launches and existing product updates and other initiatives
• Advising senior management on appropriate resource allocation
• Assisting with development and implementation of the funds marketing plan and branding efforts
• Coordinating marketing efforts with distributor networks and their sales representatives
• Interacting with the funds’ senior management and department heads of affiliated companies on research, marketing, technology and compliance projects
• Working closely with internal and outside counsel on all compliance and legal aspects of funds’ operations, including, for certain products, ongoing SEC public reporting and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance functions
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key business partners and service providers, including distributors, prime brokers, custodians, administrators, and auditors
• Negotiating key contracts with distributors and service providers, as directed by senior management
• Overseeing annual audit processes and coordinating with outside auditors
• Assisting in the development and oversight of annual budgets, including forecasting and cash-flow management
• Identifying, developing and implementing process efficiencies and technology improvements
Background/Experience Needed
• Exceptional track record of success in senior-level positions in the financial industry
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ hands-on operations experience with one or more hedge funds and/or commodity pool organizations
• Prior experience with hedge funds or commodity pools registered with the SEC in various capacities (e.g., registered investment companies, public commodity funds, public reporting companies, etc.)
• Comprehensive understanding of and familiarity with the compliance and legal frameworks in which hedge funds and commodity pools operate
• Verifiable experience with service providers (administrators, prime brokers, auditors, custodians) in the hedge fund space
• Superb leadership, execution and communications skills
• Strong people-management capabilities
• Exceptional collaboration ability
• A passion for the financial markets
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business, with an advanced degree (MBA) preferred
• Overseeing all operations for hedge funds and commodity pools sponsored by our client
• Working closely with senior management and financial and accounting staff on revenue modeling and sales forecasting
• Leading new fund product launches and existing product updates and other initiatives
• Advising senior management on appropriate resource allocation
• Assisting with development and implementation of the funds marketing plan and branding efforts
• Coordinating marketing efforts with distributor networks and their sales representatives
• Interacting with the funds’ senior management and department heads of affiliated companies on research, marketing, technology and compliance projects
• Working closely with internal and outside counsel on all compliance and legal aspects of funds’ operations, including, for certain products, ongoing SEC public reporting and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance functions
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key business partners and service providers, including distributors, prime brokers, custodians, administrators, and auditors
• Negotiating key contracts with distributors and service providers, as directed by senior management
• Overseeing annual audit processes and coordinating with outside auditors
• Assisting in the development and oversight of annual budgets, including forecasting and cash-flow management
• Identifying, developing and implementing process efficiencies and technology improvements
Background/Experience Needed
• Exceptional track record of success in senior-level positions in the financial industry
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ hands-on operations experience with one or more hedge funds and/or commodity pool organizations
• Prior experience with hedge funds or commodity pools registered with the SEC in various capacities (e.g., registered investment companies, public commodity funds, public reporting companies, etc.)
• Comprehensive understanding of and familiarity with the compliance and legal frameworks in which hedge funds and commodity pools operate
• Verifiable experience with service providers (administrators, prime brokers, auditors, custodians) in the hedge fund space
• Superb leadership, execution and communications skills
• Strong people-management capabilities
• Exceptional collaboration ability
• A passion for the financial markets
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business, with an advanced degree (MBA) preferred
Monday, March 23, 2009
Senior Associate - Research
Senior Research Associate - Hedge Fund Due Diligence
We are looking for a talented and motivated Senior Associate to be an integral member of the
Research Team with significant due-diligence responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
• Conducting on-site and conference call due-diligence meetings with leading hedge
fund and managed-futures investment managers.
• Creating and executing quantitative analysis on investment managers and portfolios.
• Writing formal institutional-quality research reports relating to manager due diligence
and general alternative industry topics.
• Building new investment-manager relationships with existing industry network.
• Communicating with sales and marketing teams regarding processes and specific
investment topics.
• Contributing to ongoing departmental needs that incorporate teamwork with other
areas of the firm.
Requirements:
• At least three years of direct due-diligence experience with hedge fund and/or
managed futures investment managers.
• Knowledge of multiple alternative-investment strategies including the trading of financial
instruments.
• Broad knowledge of due diligence beyond investments, including operations,
compliance and business strategy.
• Hands-on quantitative abilities to review manager track-record performance and/or
portfolio holdings. Excel knowledge is essential.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Outstanding written and oral communications skills.
• Undergraduate degree mandatory and post-graduate degree preferred from a leading
university.
Salary
commensurate with experience and background – excellent benefits.
Application:
• Cover letter and writing samples are mandatory.
We are looking for a talented and motivated Senior Associate to be an integral member of the
Research Team with significant due-diligence responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
• Conducting on-site and conference call due-diligence meetings with leading hedge
fund and managed-futures investment managers.
• Creating and executing quantitative analysis on investment managers and portfolios.
• Writing formal institutional-quality research reports relating to manager due diligence
and general alternative industry topics.
• Building new investment-manager relationships with existing industry network.
• Communicating with sales and marketing teams regarding processes and specific
investment topics.
• Contributing to ongoing departmental needs that incorporate teamwork with other
areas of the firm.
Requirements:
• At least three years of direct due-diligence experience with hedge fund and/or
managed futures investment managers.
• Knowledge of multiple alternative-investment strategies including the trading of financial
instruments.
• Broad knowledge of due diligence beyond investments, including operations,
compliance and business strategy.
• Hands-on quantitative abilities to review manager track-record performance and/or
portfolio holdings. Excel knowledge is essential.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Outstanding written and oral communications skills.
• Undergraduate degree mandatory and post-graduate degree preferred from a leading
university.
Salary
commensurate with experience and background – excellent benefits.
Application:
• Cover letter and writing samples are mandatory.
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