director, wealth strategist - Atlanta, United States - Cresset Capital

Description

Job Details

Level :
Management

Job Location :
Atlanta Office - Atlanta, GA

Position Type :
Full Time

Education Level :
4 Year Degree

Salary Range :
Undisclosed

About Cresset

Private equity entrepreneurs Eric Becker and Avy Stein founded Cresset Capital Management with a vision to reinvent wealth management and with a firm belief that clients deserve better.

Cresset offers individuals and families access to a comprehensive suite of family office services, deeply personalized wealth management, investment advisory, planning and other services through Cresset Asset Management, an SEC registered Investment Advisor, which has surpassed $40 billion in assets under management.

Cresset Partners, our private investing group, offers clients direct access to real estate, private equity, and other investment opportunities.

Since Cresset's inception in 2017, the firm has grown to over 450 team members in more than twenty offices throughout the United States.

Cresset ranks #9 on Barron's list of the top 100 RIA firms in 2023.

Job Description

The Director, Wealth Strategist (DWS) will be the primary point of contact and subject matter expert in wealth planning client relationships for non-family office and Cresset Catalyst clients and will support the Managing Director level wealth strategists in serving family office clients.

The DWS will also serve as an internal resource for advisors.

The DWS will work with families as a subject area expert in multigenerational consultancy including estate planning, multigenerational planning, family governance, education, philanthropy, and trust and fiduciary advisory.

The DWS will participate in client engagement and contribute to new client business development.

The DWS will supervise and assist the associate level wealth strategists in reviewing and summarizing existing documents, modeling advanced planning techniques and providing ongoing advice regarding the administration of family structures.

The DWS will focus on helping families and individuals flourish and secure a thriving legacy that is supported by their shared visions, values and talents.

Candidates must have deep, multigenerational consultative experience in family advisory including wealth planning/coordination, family risk management, family governance, stewardship and family education, and trust administration.

The DWS will be part of a multidisciplinary team and must be a cultural fit in a collaborative, collegial team environment that is focused on impeccable client service delivery.

Client relationship skills will be crucial in developing insight and understanding of the needs, planning, and dynamics of the family.

The DWS will participate with and be supported by a national advisory team that provides, among others, open architecture investment management including direct private investments, financial management, and other complex services depending on the needs of the family such as family dynamics and family history.

The compensation includes highly competitive cash compensation as well as equity.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree required; JD, LLM, CPA strongly preferred

Minimum 7+ years Wealth Planning/Strategy with HNW/UHNW family clients; family business experience in planning or consulting preferred

Minimum 7+ years Estate/Multigenerational Planning

Wealth transfer and trust/fiduciary knowledge/experience within context of HNW/UHNW clients; tax knowledge highly preferred

Proven business development and/or client relationship management focus

Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow

Exhibits a probing mind and attention to detail

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with peers and strategic partners

Strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability to package information at a high level

Must be articulate, organized, and attentive to instructions and deadlines

Self-starter with high level of urgency, and personal accountability

Approaches problems with a sense of urgency, creativity, and tenacity

The ability to operate in a dynamic and fast-paced environment is essential

Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and demonstrate the highest level of client service, ethics, and integrity

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio and other office software and technology

Collaborative and able to work effectively in a team environment as a participant or leader

Versatile, flexible, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities

What We Offer

Cresset offers a competitive compensation package including a discretionary bonus program and a benefits package to all full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, health savings accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, voluntary critical and accident insurance, and pre-tax parking and transportation programs.

Aligning employee and organizational interests, all employees receive equity in Cresset.

Equal Em

ployment Opportunity

It is the policy of Cresset to ensure equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related conditions), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a parent, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

It is Cresset's policy to comply with applicable laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities, including reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities.

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