Alternative Investments Associate (AVP)

Citi • New York, NY

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About The Position

Citi Wealth is seeking an Alternative Investments Associate (AVP) to support sales growth, advisor engagement, and client adoption across private markets and hedge fund strategies. This is a client-facing role focused on advisor education, client engagement, and fundraising execution, with data analytics serving as a critical tool to inform sales strategy, measure impact, and enhance execution. The successful candidate will drive business results by acting as a trusted product expert for Private Bankers, Investment Counselors, Advisors, and clients. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality investment content, leading educational and marketing initiatives, and supporting fundraising efforts through insights derived from business data. This role will co-manage a sales pipeline in partnership with a senior Alternatives Specialist and requires strong presentation skills, comfort engaging senior stakeholders, and the ability to translate market and performance information into clear, actionable sales messaging.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of relevant professional experience, preferably within wealth management, banking, or alternative investments
• Working knowledge of private markets and/or hedge fund strategies
• Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and clients
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, sales-driven environment
• Proven ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and follow through with minimal supervision
• Strong Microsoft Office skills; comfort using sales and performance reporting tools preferred
• Licensing (US Only) Series 7 and Series 63 required Series 65 or Series 66 required Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam is a prerequisite to the Series 7
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required

Responsibilities

• Alternative Investment Sales & Advisor Education Serve as a subject matter expert across private equity, private credit, real estate, and hedge fund strategies, supporting fundraising and net new asset flows.
• Educate Private Bankers, Investment Counselors, and Advisors through live trainings, teach-ins, roadshows, and ongoing coaching to increase comfort, knowledge, and proficiency with alternative investments.
• Partner with advisors to effectively position alternative strategies with clients, tailoring messaging by client segment, portfolio needs, and level of investment sophistication.
• Participate in client meetings, sales pitches, and prospecting opportunities, articulating investment rationale, portfolio construction considerations, and risk-return tradeoffs.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for advisors during fundraising periods, proactively coordinating follow-ups and ensuring timely, high-quality client engagement.
• Design and execute client education programs, including seminars, webinars, small-group events, and market update sessions focused on alternative investments.
• Sales Execution & Business Insights Manage and execute on a sales pipeline in partnership with a senior Alternatives Specialist, supporting opportunity prioritization and execution discipline.
• Leverage sales reporting and business analytics to identify opportunities, track engagement, monitor funnel progression, and support follow-up efforts.
• Monitor fundraising progress, pipeline activity, and advisor participation to help focus sales resources and drive momentum.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure smooth client onboarding, subscriptions, and post-investment engagement.
• Incorporate insights from sales activity, advisor feedback, and client behavior to refine messaging, educational content, and go-to-market strategy.
• Product Collaboration & Fund Launch Support Partner closely with the Alternatives & Investment Manager Solutions (AIMS) team on fundraising initiatives, product positioning, and go-to-market execution.
• Support and, where applicable, lead fund launches in coordination with General Partners and internal stakeholders.
• Provide structured feedback from the field on client preferences, competitive dynamics, and emerging product opportunities to inform platform evolution and future offerings.
• Risk Management & Controls Ensure all sales, marketing, and client engagement activities adhere to applicable regulations and Citi’s internal policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate strong ethical judgment and proactively manage risk and control considerations with transparency and professionalism.

Benefits

• In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards.
• Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs.
• Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays.
• For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com.
• Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees