Business Development Officer

Cerity Partners

$120K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field; MBA or CFP® preferred.
  • 5+ years in business development, sales, and relationship management in financial services or wealth management.
  • Proven track record of achieving growth targets.
  • Strong knowledge of investment products and financial planning.
  • Experience with workplace solutions and client conversion processes.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Self-motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • FINRA Series 7 and 66 (or 63 & 65) required.
  • CFP®, CFA, or similar credential preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Engage and convert high-quality prospective clients through effective lead sourcing.
  • Manage and expand ongoing client relationships as needed.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to facilitate a smooth client onboarding process.
  • Manage a prospect pipeline utilizing activity-based metrics and qualitative engagement.
  • Track and report key business development metrics such as pipeline progress and revenue growth.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with internal stakeholders.
  • Opportunities for professional development and certification support.
  • Access to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clientele.
Full Job Description

Position Summary: 

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Officer to join our Growth organization. This role is responsible for cultivating new client relationships and supporting the firm’s growth initiatives in high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) segments. The ideal candidate will have deep experience engaging, converting, and managing perspective clients as well as a solid understanding of executive compensation and benefits, financial, tax, estate and risk management planning, within the wealth management industry.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Engage and convert high quality prospective clients (introduce through internal and external lead sources), including delivering the appropriate inbound and outbound effort 

  • Managing on-going client relationships and expanding those relationships where appropriate

  • Collaborating with other internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new clients.

  • Effectively manage prospect pipeline with activity-based metrics and qualitative engagement

  • Track and report key business development metrics, including pipeline progress, conversion, and revenue growth.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field; MBA or CFP® a plus.

  • 5+ years of experience in business development, sales and relationship management experience within financial services or wealth management.

  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding growth targets.

  • Strong understanding of investment products, financial planning, and regulatory environment.

  • Experience in workplace solutions and conversion process

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

  • Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

  • FINRA Series 7 and 66 (or 63 & 65)

  • Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or similar credentials

Compensation Range:

$120,000-150,000

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