The Department
The Financial Risk Management Distribution Team interacts closely with portfolio management, trading, portfolio strategist, and marketing teams in a collaborative effort to grow assets under management. The main clientele of the distribution team are RIA’s, family offices, banks, wire house, B/D financial advisors and institutional investors.
The Role
The ETF Salesperson – AI Funds role is part of our expanding sales team. We are seeking a results-oriented individual to drive the adoption of AI Funds’ ETF offerings by actively engaging with financial advisors and investment professionals in the field.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a strategic external sales plan to achieve and exceed sales targets within the assigned territory.
- Proactively identify, target, and establish relationships with financial advisors, RIAs, broker-dealer representatives, and other investment professionals within the territory.
- Conduct frequent in-person meetings and presentations to educate advisors on our ETF products, market insights, and portfolio construction strategies.
- Act as a primary point of contact for advisors, providing ongoing support, product updates, and market information.
- Collaborate closely with internal sales support, marketing, product development, and capital markets teams to ensure effective client service and sales support.
- Represent Milliman at industry conferences, regional events, and client meetings within the territory.
- Stay informed about industry trends, competitive offerings, and regulatory developments within the assigned territory.
- Maintain accurate records of sales activities, client interactions, and travel expenses using CRM systems.
- Provide regular feedback from the field to internal teams regarding client needs and market opportunities.
- Travel within the North America territory is required and will naturally increase as client relationships and business opportunities expand.
- Frequently interact with the team at AI Funds to understand positioning and portfolio management techniques that enable these funds to stand out from other strategies
Job Knowledge, Experience Skills
Job Knowledge Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Advanced degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CAIA) preferred.
- Industry experience of 8 – 12 years.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of specific experience in financial services sales, with a strong focus on ETFs.
- Proven track record of successfully building and managing relationships with financial advisors and achieving sales targets within a defined territory.
- Existing relationships with a network of financial advisors preferred.
- Experience launching new ETF products or expanding ETF adoption within a territory preferred.
- Deep understanding of the ETF market, including product structures, trading mechanics, and regulatory environment.
- Strong understanding of the financial advisor landscape within the specified territory.
- FINRA Series 7 and 63 (or equivalent) licenses are required.
Experience and Soft Skills Required:
- Exceptional presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence financial advisors.
- Highly self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Location
Candidates hired into this role will be required to work in-person in the Milliman office in Chicago, IL on a weekly basis, but flexible work arrangements will be considered. The expected application deadline for this job is July 10, 2026.
Compensation
The overall range for this role is $120,635 - $199,605. A combination of factors will be considered, including, but not limited to, education, relevant work experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, etc.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and well-being. Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental and Vision – Coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.
- 401(k) Plan – Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions.
- Discretionary Bonus Program – Recognizing employee contributions.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Pre-tax savings for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begins accruing on the first day of work. Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year, and employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis.
- Holidays – A minimum of 10 paid holidays per year.
- Family Building Benefits – Includes adoption and fertility assistance.
- Paid Parental Leave – 11 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria.
- Life Insurance & AD&D – 100% of premiums covered by Milliman.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability – Fully paid by Milliman.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Qualifications Education Required Bachelors or better. Bachelors or better. Experience Required Experience in financial services sales, with a strong focus on ETFs. Industry experience Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- FINRA Series 7 license
- FINRA Series 63 license (or equivalent)
- Industry experience of 8-12 years
- Minimum 3-5 years specific experience in financial services sales with a strong focus on ETFs
- Proven track record building and managing relationships with financial advisors and achieving sales targets within a defined territory
- Deep understanding of ETF market, product structures, trading mechanics, and regulatory environment
- Experience launching new ETF products or expanding ETF adoption within a territory
- Existing relationships/network of financial advisors within territory
- Exceptional presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Highly self-motivated, results-oriented, able to work independently
- Ability to maintain accurate records and use CRM systems
- Willingness to travel within North America frequently and work in-person in Chicago weekly
Milliman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Milliman and has not been reviewed or approved by Milliman.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage includes subsidized medical, dental, and vision, plus company-paid life, AD&D, and disability. Materials highlight robust health protections as part of the standard package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with matching is paired with profit-sharing contributions described as generous. These features can significantly bolster long-term compensation when contributions are strong.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and family-building support (adoption and fertility) are available alongside caregiver and emotional support resources. These programs extend protection beyond core insurance to meet family needs.
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What We Do
Milliman is among the world’s largest independent actuarial and consulting firms. Founded in Seattle in 1947, Milliman has offices in key locations worldwide. Through consulting practices in employee benefits, healthcare, investment, life insurance and financial services, and property & casualty/general insurance, Milliman serves the full spectrum of business, financial, government, union, education, and nonprofit organizations. In addition to consulting actuaries, Milliman’s body of professionals includes numerous other specialists, ranging from clinicians to economists.








