As part of the Partnership Strategy team at Focus Financial Partners, you will play a vital role in supporting and driving growth for our RIA network firms in the rapidly evolving RIA sector. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with a diverse portfolio of wealth management firms and contribute to their strategic development.
This role can be based in San Francisco, CA or New York, NY.
Primary Responsibilities- Serve as a junior relationship manager to Focus network firms, in a team-based delivery model to support the success of firms
- Work directly with Focus firms ($500M - $100B+ in Assets Under Management) on initiatives to drive growth, improve business efficiency, and improve sustainability
- Track P&L changes across firms and highlight areas for operational efficiency and growth improvements
- Develop strategic initiatives and drive analyses to support decision making across Focus network firms
- Be a part of the most significant business transformation in the history of the RIA sector, through a unique lens at the intersection of strategy and execution for Focus network firms
- 2-3+ years of combined experience working in wealth management and/or consulting (ideally with experience in wealth management and/or financial services)
- Understanding and knowledge of the RIA marketplace, competitive set, economic model and internal workings of an RIA
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint applications
- Experience on a client facing team with revenue and/or asset goals a plus
- Prior consulting, practice management, and/or wealth management experience a plus
- Demonstrated leadership and ability to be a self-starter
This is an exempt position. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $90,000-$120,000. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.
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About Focus Financial Partners
Focus is a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated wealth management, family office, and business management services. Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique, client-first fiduciary philosophy, Focus helps individuals, families, and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs. To learn more about Focus, visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.
Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidate’s skillset, and without regard to an employee or candidate’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state and/or federal law.
Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].
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Skills Required
- 2-3+ years of combined experience working in wealth management and/or consulting
- Understanding and knowledge of the RIA marketplace
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience on a client facing team with revenue and/or asset goals
- Prior consulting, practice management, and/or wealth management experience
- Demonstrated leadership and ability to be a self-starter
Focus Financial Partners Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Focus Financial Partners and has not been reviewed or approved by Focus Financial Partners.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is presented with clear salary bands in multiple public job postings across roles and locations, aligning with typical ranges for similar industry titles. Role-level transparency spans client service, trading, and corporate/transaction positions.
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Affordable Benefits — Health insurance is characterized as affordable alongside favorable commentary on the overall package. Core coverage includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) noted in corporate postings.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Broader total rewards include paid volunteer time, an in-house headquarters gym, wellness amenities such as lactation rooms and healthy snacks, and tuition assistance/training investment. These elements indicate attention to employee wellbeing beyond core insurance.
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What We Do
Focus Financial Partners is a leading partnership of independent, fiduciary wealth management firms. Focus provides unrivaled access to best practices, resources, and continuity planning for its partner firms who serve individuals, families, employers and institutions with wealth management, benefit and investment consulting services. Focus partner firms maintain their operational independence, while they benefit from the synergies, scale, economics and best practices of the market leader to achieve their business objectives. For more information about Focus Financial Partners, please visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com.
