Senior Manager, Wealth Solutions Strategy
The Senior Manager, Wealth Solutions Strategy will work as a member of the Wealth Solutions team of AssetMark, Inc. In this capacity, the Senior Manager will report directly to the EVP, Chief Wealth Solutions Officer, and partner with the senior Wealth Solutions Leadership team to stay abreast of industry trends, evaluate new business opportunities, support our M&A process and drive other strategic programs that drive firm growth.
Our ideal candidate is intellectually curious, loves to work with data, strives for constant improvement, and excels in a highly collaborative culture. This position will also require you to dig into data to help answer business questions as well as manage critical projects to support both existing and new strategic initiatives. A successful candidate enjoys building fact-based reporting, business cases, or other insights that inform AssetMark's product and services strategy and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Support strategic planning and managed across the Wealth Solutions organization, including planning associated with operating and capitalized budgeting process.
- Support the development and maintenance of a forward-looking investment product and services roadmap for the Investment Solutions organization.
- Drive business case development with supporting analytics, opportunity sizing, competitive environment assessment, and conduct financial modeling.
- Function as an internal consultant supporting leaders overseeing Assetmark's wealth solutions, service offerings and client segments.
- Analyze industry trends, 3rd party research and business intelligence to provide insights to Wealth Solutions and Executive leadership teams on the investment product, wealth services and the broader competitive environment.
- Consistently innovate or support innovation of the business models and product offerings
- Contribute to the creation and maintenance of KPIs, OKRs, and executive reporting collateral (on a quarterly and ad-hoc basis).
- Seek to automate and constantly improve internal processes for tracking : financial metrics, product usage, asset distribution, adoption of services, etc.
- Champion client needs internally to help prioritize product roadmap decisions.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in competitive intelligence in advisory business, understand the competitive landscape in TAMP, Wealthtech, and BDs in terms of product trends, usage, and pricing.
- Support the Chief Wealth Solutions Officer in creating materials and presentations that deliver on various business objectives.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Advanced skill in Excel and PowerPoint; plus high competence with database construction, CRM platforms, and business intelligence tools (e.g. Tableau or BI) to optimize processes and enable successStrong analytical skills with the ability to analyze / mine data while identifying key insights and trendsStrong communication skills with the ability to effectively interface with senior leadership up to and including the C-SuiteAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with the capability of switching between high-level strategic thinking and a tactical opportunity mindsetFlexible mindset and ability to adapt quickly to new demands and challenges (able to deal with ambiguous situations, frequent change, or unexpected events)A strong action orientationExcellent oral / written communication, presentation and listening skillsPartners well with colleagues and outside business partners to get work doneA positive, team oriented, can-do attitudeMust be able to work effectively in fast-paced, changing environmentEducation & Experience
Bachelor's degree in finance, statistics, business, or other related fields5-10 years of relevant experience. A combination of investment analyst, strategy analyst, and / or experience in the financial services industry is highly preferredThe candidate must demonstrate strong quantitative skills with strengths in the areas of strategy, analytic assessment, communication skills and displaying the ingenuity and tenacity in delivering high quality resultsWho We Are & What We Offer
AssetMark's mission is centered around helping financial advisors make a difference in the lives of their clients. To help them do that, we aim to provide advisors with holistic support. We offer compelling technology that facilitates a better client experience, consulting services that ensure advisors' businesses are running at their best and a comprehensive suite of investment solutions. AssetMark's platform empowers advisors to provide the highest level of service possible to their clients.
AssetMark's culture is driven by our mission and connected by our values; Heart, Integrity, Excellence and Respect. You will join a team that lives these values every day by doing the best and what is right in all we do and encouraging different ideas for continual success and innovation. Additionally, we offer a wide range of benefits to meet the needs of our team members and their families.
Flex Time Off or Paid Time / Sick Time Off401K 6% Employer MatchMedical, Dental, Vision HDHP or PPOHSA Employer contribution (HDHP only)Volunteer Time OffCareer Development / RecognitionFitness ReimbursementHybrid Work ScheduleAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, AssetMark is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.