Scharf Investments, LLC, is a successful, fast growing registered investment advisor (RIA) in the San Francisco Bay Area with AUM in excess of $3 billion. We are looking for an intelligent, hard working self-starter to make a mark as we expand our footprint into the Southeast. The firm’s rapid growth offers plenty of advancement potential for the right individual as we encourage employees to expand their role outside and inside the firm.
This position is integral to the firm’s business as it grows nationally. It has tremendous upside and can grow with the right individual.
- Maintain (first) and grow (second) relationships with financial advisors to educate and promote products and offerings
- Communicate detailed understanding of SMA and mutual fund portfolio positioning to advisory clients and prospects
- Conduct portfolio reviews via phone and in person with advisory clients
- Co-develop ad-hoc and systematic client communication content and format (e.g. monthly, quarterly, annual updates, white papers, conference calls, events)
- Deepen and broaden relationships (e.g. existing and new products) with Financial Advisors current and prospective institutional relationships
- Serve as a senior contact in executing marketing campaigns to select prospects
- Work with junior staff to systematically service and prospect relationships
- Local and regional travel required with occasional national travel expected
- The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience working in a relevant position within an RIA, asset management or brokerage firm
- Expert knowledge of financial markets, investment products and services is a must
- CFA or MBA is a plus
- Well versed in the use of all Microsoft Office Applications. Proficiency in Bloomberg also a plus.
- Candidate must be attentive to detail, diligent, willing to learn new things and be a team player
- It is important that the candidate be entrepreneurial, hardworking, and possess excellent communication skills
We offer employees a collegial atmosphere, tremendous growth opportunities, and a generous benefits package that includes health care and 401(k).
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
