Investment Consulting Director

Investment Consulting Director

Job Description

Centura Wealth Advisory is hiring an Investment Consulting Director. As the Investment Consulting Director, you will provide investment support, training and expertise to the Consulting teams while securing new business to contribute to the growth of the organization. You will work in partnership with the Investment Department, and report to the CIO in the creation of training and collateral that aligns with the philosophy of the firm and assist in delivering those solutions directly to clients. As a critical part of new client engagements, the Investment Consulting Director will partner with the VP of Consulting to ensure all Investment Advisors provide expertise on investment management services for new and existing clients while maintaining relationships with personally sourced and established clients. Additionally, you are expected to be at the forefront of client satisfaction through achieving clients financial goals by optimizing investment portfolio performance, thereby growing existing AUM, winning new AUM mandates, and client retention.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The key areas of responsibility include:

• Act as the Consulting team subject matter expert on client investments, public markets, and internal portfolio holdings to maintain and grow AUM.

• Contribute to team Assets Under Management AUM goals through making data-backed investment recommendations to existing clients as well as new opportunities.

• Ownership and management of personal loyal client base.

• Analyze current & prospective clients investment portfolios, identifying gaps, and providing investment solutions and recommendations.

• Manage & own the teams portfolio proposal process to include creation of portfolio proposals and supporting client deliverables. Pitch and present proposed solutions to clients.

• Responsible for implementation of client proposals once approved and steward through the investment management process and life cycle.

• Manage opportunities processed within company CRM and technology systems. Own the identification and opportunity creation of new investment offers and appropriate/suitable clients for new opportunities. Prepare and present investment offerings to clients and prospects in conjunction with the Investment Department.

• Leverages technology, team, and process to achieve the sales results for the consulting teams.

• Builds and maintains his/her/team/firm reputation within community as professional, cutting-edge, and sought-after organization for HNW and UHNW individuals and families.

• Develop investment collateral intended for clients and internal stakeholders.

• Assisting client meetings to speak about investment allocations and how to best position client portfolios that align with Centuras Investment philosophy.

• Train, develop and provide support to Investment Advisors within the Consulting teams.

• Stays abreast of significant changes or developments (e.g. taxation, regulatory, legal, competitive, and technical) within the fields of investments and financial services; seeks to learn and find new strategies that can benefit his/her clients, as well as other firm clients.

• Familiarity, and in some cases, expertise in Centuras planning strategies for UHNW clients and the understanding of how investment solutions integrate into various tax planning strategies.

• Helps achieve team and personal annual plan for new business goals, and tracks/monitors progress towards achieving the goal.

• Provide leadership to all members of the Investment Department and other members of Centura.

• Motivate all members of the Investment Department to strive for continuous improvement and excellence.

• Help train and mentor new team members.

• Participate in creation of the investment proposal process and deliverable creation to achieve optimal levels of automation and scalability.

• Lead the new advisor onboarding and portfolio conversion process for future external advisor acquisitions and tuck-ins.

• Participate in the production and administration of investment-focused advisor education materials.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience:

Experience:

• An undergraduate degree is required, preferably in finance, economics, or business administration.

• 10+ years of financial services sales experience as an advisor or in a business development function, required.

• Strong knowledge regarding investments.

• Ability to create and present client deliverables.

• Existing relationships with CPAs, Estate Attorneys, Tax Attorneys, and other professionals that serve High-Net-Worth and Ultra-High-Net-Worth clients.

• Proven track record of hitting sales quotas and achieving growth goal.

• Able to design and enhance existing processes to support scaling and growth.

Required skills:

• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills required.

• Highly effective oral and written communication skills required.

• Proficient in building sales/business plan and executing strategy to achieve planned results.

Software usage & proficiency:

• Microsoft Office: Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint required.

• Salesforce or equivalent CRM skills- required.

Centura Investment Advisory, headquartered in San Diego with a national presence, is an SEC Registered Investment Advisory firm delivering innovative Investment and Wealth Management services to affluent families, business owners, and Corporate Executives. Our skilled professionals have been crafting sophisticated financial solutions as a team since 2005, yielding total Investment efficiency and purpose to those looking to liberate their wealth. Compensation is $175k - $200k base + bonus

We achieve this by focusing on our clients' needs, upholding the highest ethical standards, fostering a tradition of quality, and investing in the individuals who, together, form our team. In doing so we cultivate a culture of excellence visible throughout all facets of the company, our practices, and most of all, the work we do for our clients.

At Centura Wealth Advisory, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and respected. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.