Alternative Product Specialist - Vice President

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Hiring Remotely in United States
Remote
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Senior level
Fintech • Financial Services
The Role
The Product Specialist will support iCapital's iDirect funds series through client relationship acquisition and expansion, provide advisor education on private equity and hedge funds, assist in roadshow planning, and utilize reporting tools. Strong communication, organizational skills, and client service aptitude are essential, alongside significant experience in the alternative investment industry.
Summary Generated by Built In

iCapital is powering the world’s alternative investment marketplace. Our financial technology platform has transformed how advisors, wealth management firms, asset managers, and banks evaluate and recommend bespoke public and private market strategies for their high-net-worth clients. iCapital services, approximately $218 billion in global client assets invested in 1,760 funds, as of January 2024.

iCapital has been named to the Forbes Fintech 50 for seven consecutive years (2018-2024); a three-time selection by Forbes to its list of Best Startup Employers (2021-2023); and a four-time winner of MMI/Barron’s Solutions Provider award (See link below). 

About the Role

iCapital is looking to hire a Product Specialist to support the iDirect funds series in the Midwest and South-Central markets.  Our Product Specialist team is responsible for iDirect product sales and advisor education for registered investment advisors (RIAs), regional, independent broker dealers, and bank trust clientele.    

Responsibilities

  • Leverage a consultative sales process to acquire new relationships, expand existing client relationships, and service assets under management. 
  • Develop sales proficiency with iDirect offerings in private equity, private credit, and hedge funds.
  • Travel in the market to meet with advisors, clients, and centers of influence in support of the broader sales and educational effort. 
  • Assist in the planning and execution of roadshows and conferences.
  • Work alongside the sales team on client pitches, product positioning, and sales campaigns.
  • Leverage technology input and reporting tools (e.g., Salesforce, Tableau).

Qualifications

  • 5-10+ years of experience working within the alternative investment industry in a client facing capacity (e.g., Investor relations at placement agent, private equity capital raising, external wholesaler, client portfolio manager, product specialist)
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment and follow a rigorous sales process.
  • Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Self-starter who takes the 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
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Suite and Salesforce
  • Series 7 and 63 license is required
  • Obtain CAIA within 2-3 years of hire

Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $150,000 to $175,000.  iCapital offers a compensation package which includes salary, equity for all full-time employees, and a commission based bonus. Employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes an employer matched retirement plan, generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer paid dental, vision, telemedicine, and virtual mental health counseling, parental leave, and unlimited paid time off (PTO).

Due to the nature of this role, we are looking for the hire to be located in the Chicago, IL region.

For additional information on iCapital, please visit https://www.icapitalnetwork.com/about-us  Twitter: @icapitalnetwork | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/icapital-network-inc | Awards Disclaimer: https://www.icapitalnetwork.com/about-us/recognition/

iCapital is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
1,500 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Powering the World’s Alternative Investment Marketplace. Part innovator, part educator, and part navigator of the alternatives industry, iCapital offers intuitive, scalable digital solutions that have transformed how private market and hedge fund investments are bought and sold. With iCapital, financial advisors, wealth managers, and asset managers around the world now have access to everything they need to deliver the return and diversification potential of alternatives to high-net-worth investors.

Why Work With Us

iCapital is a technology-driven cutting edge firm with an entrepreneurial spirit. You'll have the opportunity to make important contributions as part of a dynamic team where you can maximize your potential, develop new skills, and help change an industry within an innovative and fast-paced setting.

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