SRG- Relationship Manager

Who You’ll Work With:

AllianceBernstein is seeking a Strategic Relationship Manager to join the Strategic Relationship Group.  The Strategic Relationship Group is responsible for the research coverage, home office relationships, and developing the firm’s strategy for the U.S. Intermediary business.  The position will be primarily focused on AllianceBernstein’ s efforts to increase market share with Independent Broker Dealers, TAMPs, and Custodians. AllianceBernstein would prefer the Strategic Relationship Manager candidate be based in the New York area. 

The Strategic Relationship Manager will partner with the head of the Independent Advisory team to identify mutually beneficial alliances with both existing strategic partners as well as potential new affiliations.  This individual will be expected to act as owner/operator around resource expenditures.  This Strategic Relationship team will also work to identify and prioritize research coverage opportunities and model allocations for an investment management firm responsible for $800 billion in AUM in a wide range of strategies and structures, including mutual funds, SMAs, ETFs, and alternative investments.  The professional will be responsible for the communication strategy for their focus firms with the divisional sales managers, field sales teams, internal sales teams, and senior leadership at AllianceBernstein.

What You’ll Do:

Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Understanding our firm’s mission and values as well as product offerings in the U.S.Retail market

• Engaging in all aspects of client prospecting and servicing and ensuring accurate and timely completion of client requests

• Developing strategic account plans aimed at strengthening relationships with partner firms and driving sales

• Coordinating client due diligence and prospecting meetings, including preparation with senior portfolio managers and development of presentation books

• Liaising with internal business units, including Field Sales, Marketing, Strategic Sales, Operations, and Product Development to communicate partner firm updates and initiatives

What We’re Looking For:

• A BS or BA; preferably with a background in economics, finance, or business administration

• 5+ years of industry experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Curious intellect and an ability to think as a business owner

• Highly organized and detail oriented

• Strong project management skills with the ability to see things through from beginning to completion

• Ability to multi-task and manage to tight deadlines

• Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work well under pressure 

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills 

• Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a team setting

• Proficient in Microsoft office suite - Outlook, Word, OneNote, Excel and PowerPoint

• Expertise in advanced Excel skills is a plus

• Series 7 and 66 licenses required

Who We Are:

We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work. 

Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us! 

In accordance with applicable law, the minimum and maximum base annual salary for this role is as follows:

Base Salary Range: $100,000 to $110,000

Actual base salaries may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base salary is just one component of total compensation at AB, which may include, depending on eligibility, commissions, year-end incentive compensation, short- and long-term incentives and Department-specific awards. In addition AB provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, sick and vacation time off

People of color, women, and those who identify as LGBTQ people are encouraged to apply. AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law.  AB’s policies, as well as practices, seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants, based solely on job-related criteria

well as practices, seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants, based solely on job-related criteria