Job Title:  Internal Sales Consultant - Associate

Corporate title: Associate

Department: Nomura Capital Management

Location: New York City                   

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $100K and $120K/year*

Company overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Investment Management. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com.

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Role description:

The Internal Sales Consultant will work in partnership with the Regional Directors that cover financial advisors and registered investment advisors at private wealth management firms in their respective territories. They will focus primarily on call campaigns, meetings, and additional virtual mediums to help Regional Directors build their businesses and increase AUM. They will strategically manage their territory by providing insight, advice, practice management ideas and product updates to registered representatives.

Key responsibilities of the Internal Sales Consultant include:

• Work in partnership with specified Regional Directors to develop and maintain relationships with financial advisors and registered investment advisors at leading wealth management firms in their respective territories in order to drive sales and AUM growth across private and registered funds
• Assist in developing and implementing business plan to manage territories in most efficient and impactful manner, including ongoing management of sales pipeline and utilizing data/analytics to facilitate target marketing
• Must have research and analytical capabilities; research competitor products, gain a high proficiency in those products, and understand how those products will interact with the overall composition of our clients’ portfolios
• Efficiently utilize analytic tools to supplement presentations with financial advisors
• Maintain constant and open communication with Regional Directors to ensure maintenance of daily activities and meeting/call notes in CRM
• Generate and maintain continuous touchpoints by email, phone, and in-person with clients to build rapport, trust, and connectivity; assist with client service inquiries and requests, including leading update calls
• Develop consultative relationships with the targeted financial advisors and drive revenue within their region
• Participate in internal roundtable discussions and feedback sessions, increasing industry knowledge and product expertise

Skills and experience we are looking for
At least 3 years of relevant sales experience within the RIA channel and existing relationships with advisors, including relevant experience in selling products in the private markets / alternatives universe.

• 3+ years of sales experience with financial advisors at leading wealth management firms, with a strong proficiency in both the issues they face and industry trends more generally
• Comprehensive understanding of financial investment strategies, including a depth of expertise across alternative assets classes in both private and registered structures (interval funds, BDCs, REITs)
• Demonstrated track record of success raising assets and increasing market presence within the RIA channel
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize targets and handle a busy calendar of client meetings
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, being comfortable in a small team, highly entrepreneurial environment – team players who contribute to a thriving team culture
• Ability to work in a changing, fast-paced, high-activity environment, with enthusiasm and a positive attitude
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, in Economics, Finance, or related field
• FINRA Series 7, 63, 65 or 66 required
• CAIA/CFA/CIMA preferred

*base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job-related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors”.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer