Regional Consultant (Hybrid) - RIA & Family Office

About Baron Capital

Baron Capital is a leading asset management firm founded in 1982. We believe that hiring, retaining, and nurturing talented individuals who share our passion for excellence, integrity, and innovation is the key to our success. This means creating a welcoming, inclusive, and inspiring environment for all, as well as providing the resources and support our employees need to succeed. We take pride in our exceptionally low turnover and consider it a testament to our culture of collaboration and open communication. If you are looking for a career where you are part of a dynamic team where you can truly make a difference, we invite you to consider joining us.

About the Role

Baron Capital is seeking a highly motivated Hybrid Investment Specialist to join the growing RIA & Family Office team. This person will work in tandem with the Regional Director to ensure that all RIA prospects and current clients are covered in an optimal manner from a sales and retention perspective.  The successful candidate will balance working with the Regional Director on large account coverage, while also working directly with more mid-market RIAs in the region, deepening relationships with existing Registered Investment Advisors and developing new partnerships.  This person will also provide consistent support to the broader RIA effort, collaborating with sales management and contributing to team functionality.

The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment that rewards both production and collaboration.  We are looking for a candidate who embodies the core attributes of Baron Capital: highly collaborative, team oriented, driven, and accountable, and who is consistently striving to make both himself/herself and the entire team and firm better.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop robust Baron product and asset class knowledge and demonstrate ongoing interest in the industry
• Present Baron Capital’s products and services in a manner that clearly identifies the benefits of the products relative to our peers and competitors
• Provide advisors with technical information, demonstrating a strong knowledge of the competitive landscape, financial markets, business management, and industry-related topics
• Partner with Regional Director to help penetrate new markets and deepen existing relationships, while growing product suite with larger RIAs and national aggregators
• Contribute to achieving top-tier market share at the territory level, focusing on key RIAs and products
• Work closely and communicate effectively with Sales Management
• Uphold performance standards and work towards business unit objectives with integrity and efficiency
• Directly drive sales through proactive solicitation via email and phone to supplement external sales activities
• Provide inbound and outbound client support, including helping to service clients, qualify prospects, and send follow-up info
• Proactively mine databases and sales reports to assist senior relationship managers in managing their territories
• Collaborate with sales management to provide valuable feedback and insights on industry trends and market demands
• Work closely with Portfolio Management, Portfolio Solutions, Compliance, Legal, Operations, Risk, and Trading teams to address client requests
• Participate in projects and initiatives to help improve overall team functionality and efficiency
• Periodic travel for in-person meetings and conferences

Qualifications

Required:

• At least 4-6 years of total experience
• Much of this experience should be in a sales role or function, ideally with significant exposure to the RIA market
• Excellent communication skills and keen ability to develop multiple levels and types of relationships within client organizations
• Highly collaborative, team-focused, accountable, and self-motivated person
• Series 7 and 66 required
• Ability to travel within the region as required

Preferred Qualifications:

• High-quality training and experience in a traditional and/or alternative asset management setting
• Experience driving a sales process and managing a sales funnel/pipeline
• Demonstrated sales DNA and an organized, process-driven approach, including very strong preparation and follow-up skills
• Strong core intellect and desire to work with a sophisticated product offering
• A deep desire to be part of a growth story and to engage RIAs with a differentiated product and value proposition
• An ability and desire to continually educate an audience about the nature and benefits of our product offering