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# Senior Associate, Alternative Investments at CAIS

- **Company:** CAIS
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Posted:** 2026-07-07
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/cais/jobs/8600885002

## Job description

CAIS is the pioneer in democratizing access to and education about alternative investments for independent financial advisors, empowering them to engage and transact with leading asset managers on a massive scale through a wide variety of alternative investment products and technology solutions. CAIS provides financial advisors with a broad selection of alternative investment strategies, including hedge funds, private equity, private credit, real estate, digital assets, and structured notes. CAIS also delivers industry-leading technology, operational efficiency, and world-class client service throughout the pre-trade, trade, and post-trade experience. CAIS serves over 2,500 wealth management firms that support more than 65,000 financial advisors who oversee approximately $8.5 trillion in end-client assets.

We are seeking an Alternative Investments Product Manager to join the Investment Solutions team. This high-impact role sits at the intersection of product and partnership, working closely with the largest asset and wealth management platforms. Focusing on the product lifecycle and ongoing support for our asset manager segment — this role is helping transform the way the wealth channel accesses Private Markets.

## Key Responsibilities

Fund Origination & Onboarding

Serve as an embedded resource within the Origination team, managing the end-to-end process for new fund launches:

- Engage proactively with incremental GP relationships to expand the platform pipeline
- Advise on fund structures, terms, and positioning based on competitive intelligence and target client base
- Collect and synthesize competitive intelligence — fundraising, fees, structures — from databases, Sales, and wealth management channels
- Contribute to product approval materials and review fund legal documents
- Establish and manage cross-functional working groups (Investments, Operations, Tax, Legal & Compliance, Marketing, Finance, Technology) to ensure on-time fund launches
- Assist with due diligence coordination — investor Q&A, meetings with investment teams, and approval processes

Asset Manager Relationship Management

Provide dedicated support for CAIS's asset manager relationships, delivering a consistent and high-quality manager experience:

- Serve as primary point of contact for asset manager relationships across the platform
- Conduct dashboard and reporting training, sales pipeline education, and advisor-facing teach-in programs
- Drive adoption of self-service marketing, sales, and operational tools
- Coordinate with Sales teams on regional events, roadshows, and manager engagement activities
- Manage escalations and navigate across CAIS teams to resolve operational and client experience issues

Investment Product Management

Own the product strategy, lifecycle, and cross-functional execution for new and emerging investment structures on the CAIS platform:

- Lead product strategy and roadmap development for net-new investment structures, including SMAs, ETF solutions, Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs), Exchange Funds (XF), long/short tax strategies, and other emerging structures
- Drive new product introduction and operationalization from concept through launch
- Manage ongoing product lifecycle — performance tracking, enhancements, and optimization
- Identify platform gaps and growth opportunities; translate them into actionable product initiatives
- Design and improve the asset manager experience across onboarding, reporting, and ongoing engagement
- Serve as the cross-functional coordinator across Investments, Technology, Operations, Legal, and Sales

## Qualifications

## Experience

- 4–8 years in alternative investments, product management, product development, investor/advisor relations, or financial services strategy
- Hands-on experience with private fund structures — private equity, private credit, real estate, hedge funds, and/or emerging structures (SMAs, DSTs, ETFs preferred)
- Prior experience working across cross-functional teams (Legal, Operations, Technology, Compliance, Sales) in a product or launch capacity
- Background in client-facing or GP/advisor relationship roles a strong plus

## Skills & Competencies

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfort with fund economics and performance metrics
- Excellent project management skills — ability to run multiple workstreams simultaneously
- Clear, confident communicator — able to translate complex investment concepts for internal stakeholders, advisors, and asset manager partners
- Self-starter with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset; comfortable operating independently
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; CRM experience (Salesforce preferred)
- Series 7 or willingness to obtain within 6 months.

Education

- Bachelor's degree required; Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
- CFA, CAIA, or MBA a plus

CAIS is consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work, and our culture is at the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where employees can be their most authentic selves and feel inspired and supported to bring their voice forward to drive community, growth, and innovation. We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law.  Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company/careers.

CAIS’ compensation package includes a market competitive salary, a performance bonus, and exceptional benefits. If you are located in New York, New York, the base salary range for this role is $130,000 - $165,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.

CAIS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance, an employer matched retirement plan, wellness programs, and generous PTO and parental leave. Additionally, CAIS offers a flexible, hybrid in-office model; for most roles, we do require a minimum of 3 days in office per week.  For more information on our benefits and career opportunities, please visit our website: https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company/careers.

We use technology, including AI tools, to support parts of our recruitment process such as application screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communications. These tools are used to improve efficiency and consistency, but they do not replace human judgement. All hiring decisions are made by people, and we are committed to fair and unbiased assessment of every candidate.

## About CAIS

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: CAIS is a fintech leader transforming the world of alternative investing by providing independent financial advisors and asset managers with a technology platform that simplifies access, education, and transactions for alternative investments.
- **Entity Type**: Private (fintech)
- **Headquarters**: New York City, New York, USA
- **Founded**: 2009
- **Founders**: Matt Brown (Founder, Chairman & CEO) [caisgroup.com](https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company/careers)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Alternative investments, fintech, wealth management, asset management
- **Target customers**: B2B – independent financial advisors, wealth management firms, alternative asset managers, and bank issuers
- **Mission**: “Democratize access for independent financial advisors by breaking down barriers that prevent them from connecting with experienced alternative asset managers.” [caisgroup.com](https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company)

## Products & Services
- **CAIS Marketplace**: A turnkey platform that provides advisors with a broad selection of alternative investment strategies (private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, hedge funds, structured notes) along with digitized subscriptions, integrated reporting, and independent due diligence from Mercer. [caisgroup.com](https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company)
- **CAIS Solutions**: Customizable SaaS technology that powers the pre-trade, trade, and post-trade lifecycle of alternative investments for larger independent wealth management firms. [caisgroup.com](https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company)
- **CAIS IQ**: An educational platform with 175+ courses designed to help financial advisors learn about alternative investments and earn CE credits. [caisgroup.com](https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Over 62,000 advisors on the platform; $7.5 trillion in end-client assets; 2,000+ wealth management firms served. [caisgroup.com](https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not listed in available sources. Partner with Mercer for independent due diligence. [caisgroup.com](https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company)
- **Growth Signals**: Four global offices (NYC, Austin, London, Red Bank); 341 total employees (105 in product & tech); recognized on Fortune Best Workplaces lists, WealthTech100, and others. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/cais) [caisgroup.com](https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company/careers)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Independent due diligence**: All funds listed on CAIS Marketplace undergo review by Mercer, a leader in institutional investment and operational due diligence. [caisgroup.com](https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company)
- **End-to-end digitization**: Streamlines the entire transaction lifecycle with integrated custodians and reporting providers, reducing operational friction for advisors.
- **Scale and network effects**: With a large and growing advisor base, asset managers gain efficient distribution, while advisors get access to a broad set of vetted products.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue to democratize access to alternative investments by expanding the platform’s product offerings, deepening educational resources (CAIS IQ), and scaling technology to serve both independent advisors and large wealth management firms. [caisgroup.com](https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company)

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Certified Great Place to Work (95% of employees say it’s a great place to work); recognized by Fortune for Best Workplaces in Financial Services, New York, and for Millennials. [greatplacetowork.com](https://www.greatplacetowork.com/en/certified-company/7022235)
- **Work model**: Hybrid – employees typically work on-site 3 days a week. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/cais)
- **Benefits**: Highly subsidized medical, dental, vision; 16 weeks paid parental leave; flexible PTO; 4% 401(k) match; free lunch program; monthly happy hours and team events. [caisgroup.com](https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company/careers)
- **DEI**: Active initiatives through “Together @ CAIS” working group and “Women in Wealth” webinar series to increase diversity in finance and tech. [caisgroup.com](https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company/careers)
- **Growth**: Emphasis on internal promotion; learning and development opportunities; mentorship; early-career internships and entry-level roles. [caisgroup.com](https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company/careers)

## Sources
1. [caisgroup.com - Careers page](https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company/careers)
2. [caisgroup.com - Company page](https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company)
3. [caisgroup.com - Homepage](https://www.caisgroup.com/)
4. [builtin.com - CAIS profile](https://builtin.com/company/cais)
5. [greatplacetowork.com - CAIS certification](https://www.greatplacetowork.com/en/certified-company/7022235)

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