Ariel Investments

Ariel Investments

Business Development, Associate

New York City · Mid

Sponsorship not specified$90k-$125kDetected 15 days ago
Project ManagementCRMBusiness DevelopmentExcelCommunicationPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role80
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level II)66
Fits your clock70

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About the role

  • The Associate will play an important role in delivering a high-quality client experience across the full relationship lifecycle, including prospective client engagement, onboarding, relationship development, ongoing servicing, and client retention.
  • The ideal candidate is a highly organized, responsive, and relationship-oriented professional who understands the importance of exceptional client service in an investment management environment.
  • This role can be located in Chicago or New York City

Responsibilities

  • Partner with senior Distribution and relationship leaders in supporting a portfolio of client and prospective client relationships, coordinating priorities, client activity, and strategic relationship management initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain the knowledge necessary to clearly articulate Ariel's investment philosophy, strategies, products, and relevant investment opportunities and address client questions effectively.
  • Serve as a client-facing relationship resource, developing trusted relationships with clients and prospects, responding to inquiries, facilitating requests, coordinating follow-up, and ensuring clients receive timely, accurate, and thoughtful support.
  • Support preparation for client and prospect meetings, including developing presentation materials and briefing documents, coordinating internal inputs, identifying outstanding items, and ensuring appropriate follow-up after meetings.
  • Coordinate client onboarding and implementation activities across Distribution, Operations, Legal, Compliance, Investment teams, custodians, and other internal and external partners to support a seamless transition from mandate award through ongoing relationship management.
  • Manage and track client deliverables and relationship activity, including recurring and ad hoc reporting, requests for information, due diligence materials, account documentation, presentations, and other client communications.
  • Partner across Ariel's investment and business functions to address client needs, communicate priorities, identify dependencies, and ensure commitments are completed accurately and within established timelines.
  • Maintain accurate and current client information and relationship intelligence within CRM and other internal systems, including key contacts, meeting notes, client preferences, opportunities, outstanding requests, and significant relationship developments.
  • Identify, anticipate, and escalate client service issues or relationship risks, partnering with senior Distribution leaders and internal stakeholders to develop solutions, facilitate timely resolution, and contribute to initiatives that strengthen Ariel's overall client experience and Distribution capabilities.
  • Our primary goal is to drive exceptional investment returns by bringing diverse perspectives together.

Requirements

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and appropriately with both internal and external audiences.
  • Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented approach, with the ability to anticipate needs, identify issues, and move work forward with appropriate independence.
  • Appropriate FINRA registrations required or must be obtained within the firm's designated timeframe following hire, including Series 7 and Series 63 and/or Series 66, as applicable.
  • Ariel employees, including the incumbent(s) in this position, are required to: (1) read and strictly adhere to all compliance policies and procedures of the various Ariel entities, as applicable
  • Develop a strong understanding of assigned clients, including their investment objectives, organizational structure, key contacts, service expectations, preferences, relationship history, and strategic priorities.
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in asset management, investment management, financial services, institutional client service, relationship management, sales support, or a comparable client-facing environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to build credibility and professional relationships with clients, senior executives, investment professionals, and cross-functional partners.
  • Strong interest in and understanding of investment management, with the ability and willingness to develop deep knowledge of Ariel's investment philosophy, strategies, products, and public and private market offerings.
  • Exceptional organization, project management, and follow-through skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple client requests, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, particularly when preparing client-facing materials, communications, reporting, and documentation.
  • Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential client, investment, and firm information.
  • Appropriate FINRA registrations required or must be obtained within the firm's designated timeframe following hire, including Series 7 and Series 63 and/or Series 66, as applicable. Additional licensing or registration may be required based on product coverage and responsibilities, including private market offerings.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • concentration in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or a related discipline preferred.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • experience with CRM platforms and investment management and client reporting systems preferred.

Compensation

  • The base salary range for this role is $90,000 - $125,000 + Bonus
  • Maternity leave at 100% pay (12 weeks)

Benefits

  • Coverage for same-sex partner (domestic or spouse)
  • Coverage for children (natural born, step, adopted or foster)
  • Fully paid medical insurance that covers fertility treatments, gender affirmation
  • Employer contributions to a Health Savings Account
  • Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks depending on tenure)

Company info

  • At Ariel, we strongly believe that teamwork yields results-which is why we have Co-CEOs.
  • We strive to be best-in-class investors and pioneer a path for those who entrust us with their financial future.

Equal opportunity

  • Employer / Diversity:
  • Ariel celebrates diversity and practices inclusion as a way to get work done - it's in our DNA. As an equal opportunity employer, employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, parental status (including pregnancy), disability, perceived disability, veteran status, status of military discharge, or any other basis under federal, state, or local law. Ariel prohibits discrimination against an applicant or employee because of their actual or perceived protected characteristic(s), and is committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a diverse group of talented applicants, and to providing employees with a workplace free from discrimination and/or harassment.
  • Equal employment opportunity takes place in all employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, and termination. The firm seeks to uphold an inclusive culture where diversity is recognized and valued. As such, Ariel provides employees a robust benefits package that includes:
  • Maternity leave at 100% pay (12 weeks)
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