Structured Notes Product Specialist Associate - Central

CAIS is building the first truly open marketplace for alternative investments, where financial advisors and asset managers engage and transact directly on a massive scale. CAIS provides financial advisors with a broad selection of alternative investment strategies, including hedge funds, private equity, private credit, real estate, digital assets, and structured notes; thus, allowing them to capitalize on opportunities and/or withstand ever-changing markets. Additionally, CAIS provides an industry leading learning system, CAIS IQ, that helps advisors learn faster, remember longer, and improve client outcomes.  

We are seeking a junior sales professional to join the Structured Notes team. Qualified applicants will have a minimum of two years of experience in the financial services industry and capacity to understand a diverse range of technical investment products. Working alongside their designated team, this person will be responsible for generating new business as well as supporting senior Product Specialists with coverage and client engagement. This is an excellent opportunity for junior sales professionals to learn and further develop their industry expertise and sales expertise. Qualified candidates will have excellent attention to detail and organization skills, as well as a great client service attitude and entrepreneurial spirit.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and execute new client relationships alongside the team in an assigned region
• Prospect cities that are undeveloped
• Work with senior Product Specialist to develop and execute a business plan to generate new structured notes business in the independent wealth management channel
• Develop new leads and originate calls / in-person meetings
• Market structured solutions offerings to prospects and clients
• Develop customized solutions for clients to address their investment objectives
• Service existing client relationships and fulfill any request for assistance or information
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure client needs are met in a timely fashion
• Prepare presentations and materials on behalf of the senior sales professional for client meetings
• Keep track of all open/live trade opportunities
• Keep Airtable accurate with trades
• Develop expertise on all CAIS products, business activities and infrastructure
• Assist Marketing in creating educational materials to educate and promote structured solutions
• Special projects and additional responsibilities to be determined based on capacity, skill, and interest 

Qualifications 

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in the financial services industry
• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, or a related discipline
• Strong background in fixed income, equity derivatives, and structured notes
• Experience in wholesaling structured products, ETFs, mutual funds, or other financial products
• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent client service aptitude and attitude
• High level of personal integrity and ability to consistently deliver high quality work product 

CAIS is consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work, and our culture is at the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where employees can be their most authentic selves and feel inspired and supported to bring their voice forward to drive community, growth, and innovation. We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law.  Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company/careers. 

CAIS’ compensation package includes a market competitive salary, a performance bonus, and exceptional benefits. If you are located in New York, New York, the base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $150,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. 

CAIS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance, an employer matched retirement plan, wellness programs, and flexible PTO and generous parental leave. Additionally, CAIS offers a hybrid in-office model. For more information on our benefits and career opportunities, please visit our website: https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company/careers.