Structured Notes Product Specialist, Associate

CAIS is the pioneer in democratizing access to and education about alternative investments and structured investment solutions for independent financial advisors, empowering them to engage and transact with leading asset managers on a massive scale through a wide variety of alternative investment products and technology solutions. CAIS provides financial advisors with access to a broad range of alternative investment strategies, including structured investments, hedge funds, private equity, private credit, real estate, and digital assets. CAIS also delivers industry-leading technology, operational efficiency, and world-class client service throughout the pre-trade, trade, and post-trade experience. CAIS supports over 50,000 advisors who oversee more than $6 trillion in network assets.

The CAIS Capital Markets team sits at the forefront of the firm’s structured investments offering. Through this platform, financial advisors gain access to structured notes, bank issuer offerings, curated bespoke strategies, and full lifecycle trade execution support. The team bridges the gap between advisors and capital markets, simplifying complex structured products into actionable portfolio solutions.

We are seeking a highly motivated Associate to join the team and partner with senior leaders in covering clients across the division, with an anticipated focus on the South-Central territory. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with a strong interest in capital markets, structured products, and advisor-centric financial innovation. You will collaborate closely with senior Product Specialists to support new business development, provide operational and analytical support, and help advance the education and engagement of advisors using structured notes.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior Product Specialists to develop and execute a regional business plan to grow structured notes penetration across the South-Central territory.
• Prepare materials for client meetings and internal strategy sessions, including product comparisons, performance illustrations, and issuer offering summaries.Support the development and refinement of educational resources for financial advisors on structured investment applications.
• Track trade activity, calendar offerings, and advisor engagement using CRM tools such as Salesforce and Airtable.
• Assist in the coordination and delivery of trade execution support, in partnership with issuers and internal stakeholders.
• Analyze structured note terms and lifecycle considerations, helping the team tailor recommendations to advisor-specific objectives.
• Collaborate across internal functions—including Operations, Marketing, Compliance, and Technology—to ensure a seamless advisor experience.
• Contribute to special projects and team initiatives that promote innovation, scale, and advisor value.

 
Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in financial services; backgrounds in wealth management, capital markets, structured products, or advisory support are all considered.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with investment concepts, particularly equity and fixed income instruments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to simplify complex topics.
• Working knowledge of CRM systems such as Salesforce and tools like Microsoft Excel.
• Series 7 and 63/66 licenses (or willingness to obtain shortly after hire).
• Interest in structured investments and capital markets product design. Prior exposure is a plus but not required.
• A proactive, curious mindset with a client-first attitude and a commitment to continuous learning.

 
Why Join Us?
You will be part of a dynamic, innovative team that is redefining access to structured investments for the independent wealth management community. With mentorship from senior product leaders and exposure to institutional-quality solutions, you will gain foundational experience in capital markets product strategy, advisory education, and trade lifecycle execution. This is a role for someone looking to build lasting expertise and impact in one of the most rapidly evolving segments of the financial services industry.

CAIS is consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work, and our culture is at the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where employees can be their most authentic selves and feel inspired and supported to bring their voice forward to drive community, growth, and innovation. We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law.  Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company/careers.

CAIS’ compensation package includes a market competitive salary, a performance bonus, and exceptional benefits. If you are located in New York, NY the base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $140,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.

CAIS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance, an employer matched retirement plan, wellness programs, and generous PTO and parental leave. Additionally, CAIS offers a flexible, hybrid in-office model; for most roles, we do not require a minimum number of days in office per week. For more information on our benefits and career opportunities, please visit our website: https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company/careers.