10+ years in relationship management or advisory roles within private markets or wealth management
Established network with RIAs and high-net-worth wealth advisory firms
Deep understanding of private market investments and alternative asset strategies
Strong knowledge of technology-driven solutions, with preferred technology sales experience
Experience with investment platforms and alternative investment vehicles
Proven ability to build relationships with senior decision-makers
Strong communication skills to simplify complex investment concepts
Strategic approach to client engagement with a focus on long-term partnerships
Responsibilities
Develop and manage relationships with RIAs and wealth managers, focusing on new firms
Educate firms on private market strategies and Allocate's platform benefits
Partner with advisory teams to structure private market portfolios
Drive engagement and platform adoption through relationship management and training
Act as a subject matter expert on venture capital and private equity
Provide market intelligence and insights to enhance offerings
Represent Allocate at industry events to strengthen brand presence
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Responsible time off (RTO) policy
401K retirement plan
Full-time employment with a focus on work-life balance
Full Job Description
About The Role
We are seeking a Managing Director and/or Director of Relationship Management to deepen and expand our engagement with wealth advisory firms. This individual will be responsible for managing and growing relationships with RIAs, multi-family offices, and private wealth managers, ensuring they leverage Allocate's platform to enhance their private market allocations. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of private markets, a proven ability to build trusted partnerships with sophisticated wealth advisors, and a strong passion for building a next-generation private markets technology company.
Responsibilities
Develop and manage relationships with RIAs, multi-family offices, and independent wealth managers, with a primary focus on establishing and growing relationships with new wealth advisory firms.
Serve as a trusted advisor, educating firms on private market strategies and the benefits of Allocate's platform and suite of investment and technology solutions.
Partner with advisory teams to structure private market portfolios that align with their clients' investment objectives.
Drive engagement and platform adoption by delivering high-touch relationship management, training, and thought leadership.
Act as a subject matter expert on venture capital, private equity, co-investments, and other alternative investments, guiding advisors on manager selection, fund structures, and portfolio construction.
Provide market intelligence, feedback, and insights to internal teams to enhance our offerings and client experience.
Represent Allocate at industry conferences, roundtables, and client events to strengthen brand presence and thought leadership.
Qualifications & Experience
10+ years of experience in relationship management, sales, or advisory roles within private markets, asset management, or wealth management
Established network of RIAs, multi-family offices, and private wealth advisors, with a specific focus on HNW/UHNW wealth advisory firms.
Deep understanding of private market investments, including venture capital, private equity, co-investments, and alternative asset allocation strategies.
Strong knowledge and passion for delivering technology-driven solutions, with previous technology sales experience strongly preferred.
Experience working with investment platforms, fund structures, and a range of alternative investment vehicles.
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level decision-makers at wealth advisory firms.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with an ability to simplify complex investment concepts for different audiences.
Strategic and consultative approach to client engagement, with a focus on long-term partnerships.
Ability to work independently; travel as needed within the region.
Essential Values & Culture
Providing our clients with a world-class experience is our number one priority. We obsessively search for ways to improve the experience for our clients and partners. This requires extraordinary response times, proactivity, and ensuring that everything we do, from product strategy to offline communications is a top-tier client experience.
Challenge convention: Instead of detailing all the reasons why an idea may not work, we constantly question things to determine how a viable idea may be put into motion.
Commitment to continuous improvement: We find ways to personally scale each day by pushing ourselves up the learning curve.
Meritocracy, not politics: We place the utmost value on results and rewards through merit, not reward actions driven by political agendas or behavior.
Civil Discourse is embraced: We believe open, intellectually curious conversations are required to consistently arrive at the best decisions. Respect is paramount in our dealings with one another, but our mission is always to get the right answer collectively, not to be right.
Additional Details
Location: New York City or Palo Alto, CA (must be able to work from our New York City or Palo Alto office 3-4 days a week or as needed)
Salary Range: $200,000-$250,000 + commission + discretionary bonus. The actual salary will be determined based on the candidate's experience, location, skills, training, certifications and education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role, as well as internal equity and market data. Total compensation may include discretionary performance-based bonuses based on individual, team, and company performance factors, and equity.
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, responsible time off (RTO), and 401K
Employment: Full-time
The role will be subject to Allocate's Code of Ethics and related compliance obligations of Allocate.
