Masterworks
Managing Director, Wealth Management Team (Beverly Hills, Silicon Valley)
Masterworks Advisers is a Registered Investment Adviser that advises clients on art-related investment products. We allow anyone to invest in SEC-qualified shares of multi-million dollar paintings by artists like Banksy, Basquiat, and Picasso. We have introduced over 1 million individuals to the $2.2 trillion art market
Masterworks has been covered by The New York Times, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, and the Financial Times, and was recognized as one of the Top 50 Startups in the US by LinkedIn. In 2021, we achieved unicorn status with a $110M Series A at a valuation exceeding $1 billion. We are based at 1 World Trade Center in New York City's Financial District
Role OverviewAs a Managing Director for Masterworks Advisers, you will be responsible for:
- Launching a private wealth team of 2-4 advisors within your city
- Overseeing an art gallery which the private wealth team operates out of, with art by artists like Banksy, Basquiat, and others rotating through it
- Leading and attending an event every evening, from 4pm-7pm, which Masterworks will deliver prospective clients to
At the daily events, you and your team will meet around ~20 prospects per day in-person at the gallery, educating them on multi-million dollar art, and the benefits of allocating to this new asset class. You will be based in either Beverly Hills or Silicon Valley.
- Fundamental management (hiring and coaching) of 2-4 financial advisors and a gallery manager
- Capital raising accountability of $2-4mm+ per month
- Attend evening gallery events at 4pm, 5pm, and 6pm M-F to meet UHNW clients that our marketing team has invited to the gallery
- Client entertaining with in-person breakfasts or lunches, or at events
Required
- 10+ years of experience in financial advising, private banking, or alternative investments, or similar relationship-driven roles
- Proven track record of building new relationships and managing long-term relationships with UHNW and HNW clients
- Strong understanding of portfolio construction and alternative asset allocation
- Exceptional in-person interpersonal skills with the ability to establish trust and credibility with sophisticated investors
- Results-driven, competitive mentality with demonstrated ability to close business
- Comfort operating in high-touch, relationship-driven environments
- Ability to work 11am - 7pm M-F
- Series 65 license from FINRA (or ability to obtain)
Preferred
- Experience with alternative investments (art, private equity, real assets, or hedge funds)
- Strong interest in contemporary art and cultural markets
- CFP, CFA, or similar credentials (not required)
Benefits include: Daily catered lunches · Free admission to art museums and galleries · Health, dental, and vision coverage with FSA options · Paid Parental Leave · PTO · Paid Company Holidays · 401k · Commuter Benefits · Happy hours, company outings, and more
Compensation: $300k-$1mm (base salary + commission)
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