Williamblair

Williamblair

Senior Associate, Strategic Accounts (Intermediary Distribution)

Chicago, Illinois, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$85k-$124kDetected 26 days ago
ComplianceSalesforceCRMBusiness DevelopmentAccountingCustomer SupportCommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • Join William Blair, the Premier Global Partnership.
  • Mentor junior staff and serve as a subject matter resource for complicated or atypical requests.
  • Salary Range $85,000 - $123,500 USD About Our Firm William Blair strives to attract qualified candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and other strategic resource groups.

Responsibilities

  • Lead client and prospect engagement - Interact directly with clients and prospects to address complex inquiries; customize and produce reports tailored to specific audiences to best highlight the firm's investment capabilities and offerings.
  • Drive the RFP and presentation process - Take ownership of tailoring RFP responses, preparing custom presentation materials, and developing competitive analysis and background information for high-profile client and prospect meetings.
  • Manage CRM and client data integrity - Maintain comprehensive and accurate electronic records of client/prospect data in Salesforce; serve as a resource for CRM best practices and data standards within the team.
  • Oversee day-to-day communications - Manage and prioritize incoming requests for information from clients and prospects, ensuring timely, accurate, and audience-appropriate responses with a sense of urgency.
  • Partner cross-functionally - Maintain strong working relationships and coordinate with internal investment professionals, Portfolio Specialists, marketing support teams, and other internal groups to ensure seamless delivery against client and prospect needs.
  • Maintain deep product expertise - Maintain extensive knowledge and records of all firm products and services, including investment objectives, product differentiators, fee schedules, and competitive positioning.
  • Mentor and support junior staff - Serve as a resource and mentor to junior associates on complicated transactions, escalated inquiries, and workflow processes.
  • Take a lead role in supporting the Intermediary team's client relationship management and business development efforts, with a focus on complex client needs and high-priority initiatives.

Requirements

  • 5-7 years of experience in asset management or comparable industry (investment consulting, plan sponsor, intermediary distribution, etc.) required.
  • SIE, Series 7 and Series 66 (or Series 63 and Series 65) licenses required or must be obtained within 90 days of start date.
  • Our firm has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, continuing to deepen our expertise and relationships across asset classes and markets throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
  • Contact us should you have any questions or concerns.
  • Deep understanding of the investment business, intermediary distribution landscape, and the firm's products and services.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • able to prioritize and manage high-profile projects under tight deadlines.
  • A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range at time of posting is below. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Actual base salary within the specified range is based on several factors, including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior relevant experience, specific degrees and certifications, job responsibilities, market considerations and, if applicable, the location of the position.
  • This role is eligible for either a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance) and/or commission-based incentives.
  • Our featured benefit offerings include medical, dental and vision coverage, employer paid short & long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, Maven family & fertility benefit, parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement), as well as other voluntary benefits.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Finance, Accounting, or Business preferred.
  • Progress toward MBA, CFA, or advanced degree preferred.

Compensation

  • $85,000 - $123,500 USD
  • About Our Firm
  • William Blair strives to attract qualified candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and other strategic resource groups.
  • We are committed to empowering our colleagues to deliver client success and engage in our communities.
  • Our firm has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, continuing to deepen our expertise and relationships across asset classes and markets throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
  • We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients' evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries.

Benefits

  • Vision for Tomorrow's Opportunities.

Company info

  • William Blair does not use instant messaging services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or iMessage as part of the recruiting or interviewing process.

Equal opportunity

  • William Blair is an equal opportunity employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • 5–7 years of experience in asset management or comparable industry (investment consulting, plan sponsor, intermediary distribution, etc
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