>>CEO Wealth Management

Location: Seattle Area/King County, WA

RMG Associates has been retained by a leading employee owned Wealth Management firm located in the Seattle area. They are seeking a CEO to lead and grow an already successful firm with $1.75B AUM. This firm has an impeccable reputation in the industry. They take pride in their reputation not only as skilled wealth managers but as effective life builders.

The CEO will be responsible for the articulation and implementation of the firm’s strategic goals. The right candidate must possess a proven background in leading and growing a regional or national Wealth Management firm. This firm’s clients are predominantly in the Pacific Northwest and California. Ideally, the new CEO will have experience in these geographic markets.

The Firm offers a broad range of services to their clients. One of their primary differentiators is their non-conflicted, open architecture investment platform. The firm’s culture is one of clear values, high integrity, absolute transparency, and sincerity among all stakeholders. Stakeholders include clients, employees and shareholders. The CEO must fit with the culture. The CEO must possess mentoring skills and enjoy developing team members to reach their full career potential. As the spokesperson for the firm, the CEO will need to enjoy nurturing client relationships and building relationships in the business and philanthropic community.

The CEO, together with shareholders, Directors and the Executive Team, will chart the course for the Firm. The CEO reports to the Firm’s Board of Directors.

The CEO serves as the Chairperson of the four person Executive Team. Other Executive Team members are the team leader from Client Relations, Operations, and Investment Research and Management. The Executive Team is responsible for the growth-oriented and profitable delivery of quality multi-financial services to HNW (high-net-worth) individual and family clients. The CEO will provide the leadership necessary to balance the interests of all stakeholders. This includes development of team goals that are integrated and measurable and motivate team leaders to maximize their performance and the performance of their teams.


Core Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership direction by clarifying the Firm’s vision and mission.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders
• Serve as the primary strategic interface with ownership, the public, and the community-at-large
• Draft and annually update the strategic plan
• Develop annual financial performance targets and manage the firm to achieve targeted results.
• Oversee business development and marketing efforts.
• Ensure financial, human, and technology assets are aligned with the strategic plan.
• Serve as Chairperson of the Executive Team.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 15+ years of leadership experience in a financial service institution servicing HNW clients and families
• Advanced degree preferred (MBA, JD, CFA, CFP, etc.)
• A broad range of experiences in both entrepreneurial and corporate environments that emphasize the delivery of superior professional services as well as proven business development.
• Proven experience in developing and executing a successful strategic plan that resulted in dramatic and profitable growth.
• Strong preference for experience in managing a large client-centric organization
• Ability to apply strong analytical skills, financial/business acumen, and strategic/tactical thinking to the planning and business process
• Proven leader, with excellent management skills, who excels at building and leading organizations
• The CEO will embrace the stated core values of the Firm and has a proven record of achievements that demonstrate commitment.

To apply for this position, please email your resume to Jeannie Hwang:

jeannie@rmgassociates.com

Candidates who meet the above stated qualifications who would like to discuss the opportunity are invited to call Buzz Bray at RMG Associates at 206-402-3401 x229.

>>Regional Director—Multifamily Office (San Francisco)

Location: San Francisco, CA

Our client is a prominent, national financial institution. They are looking for a Regional Director for their Family Office group, based in San Francisco, CA. The individual will lead a team which focuses on servicing the institution’s wealthiest clients ($50MM+). It is imperative that the individual have at least ten years experience servicing Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) families ($50MM+) in an advisory role with an area of subject expertise that is relevant to the UHNW family client market (estate or multigenerational planning, tax, accounting, investment management, etc).

The Regional Director will manage a team of 20-25 people, which consists of estate planning attorneys, tax attorneys, CPA’s, investment managers, trust and fiduciary specialists, wealth advisors, operations staff, and administrators. It is a requirement that the candidate has 7+ years of experience managing a group; the ideal candidate will have prior experience managing a group of similar roles in a Family Office or Multifamily Office with full P&L responsibility.

The Regional Director will be expected to grow annual revenue and have a track record of growing business in UHNW market. He/She will work with other groups of the institution in the region, consultants, etc, and be thought leader and speaker for the group within the region. It is expected that the successful candidate will be someone who is established and recognized in UHNW family client advisory.

Minimum Requirements:

• 10-15 years in UHNW family client advisory with relevant subject expertise
• J.D., CPA, LLM, MBA, or other advanced degree(s)
• Experience servicing private clients with minimum assets of $50MM
• Experience managing a group of professionals in UHNW financial services.
• Business Development/New Client Relationship and Marketing skills a must
• P&L experience and management is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

To apply for this position, please email your resume to Jeannie Hwang:

jeannie@rmgassociates.com

Candidates who meet the above stated qualifications who would like to discuss the opportunity are invited to call Buzz Bray at RMG Associates at 206-402-3401 x229.

>>Regional Director—Multifamily Office (Chicago)

Location: Chicago, IL

Our client is prominent, national financial institution that specializes in providing top-level wealth management services. They are looking for a Regional Director for their Family Office group, based in Chicago, IL. This group is responsible for a range of wealth management solutions for the institution’s ultra-affluent client base.

The Regional Director will lead a team which provides integrated solutions to the institution’s most affluent clients ($50MM+) in reaching their financial goals. It is imperative that the individual have a minimum of 10 years experience in servicing Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) families ($50MM+) in an advisory role with an area of subject expertise that is relevant to the UHNW family client market (estate or multigenerational planning, tax, accounting, trust, investment management, etc).

The Regional Director will manage a team of 45-50 specialists that consists of estate planning attorneys, tax attorneys, CPA’s, investment managers, trust and fiduciary specialists, wealth advisors, operations staff, and administrators. It is a requirement that the candidate has experience managing a diverse group of experts in a comparable structure/environment. In addition, the ideal candidate will have prior experience managing a group of like roles in a Family Office or Multifamily Office. As “the face of the franchise” for the Great Lakes region, the candidate must also be an excellent communicator with client relationship and business development skills.

The Regional Director will have full P&L responsibility for the Midwest Regional Office that consists of two offices. He or she will have a track record of growing business in UHNW market and he or she will be expected to grow annual revenue. The Regional Director will work with other groups of the institution in the region, consultants, etc., and become an influential leader and speaker for the group in the region. It is expected that the successful candidate will be someone who is currently recognized in UHNW family client advisory as an industry expert.

***Additionally, if the Regional Director candidate is able to bring a group or team with them, the client is open and willing to seriously consider that situation.

Minimum Requirements:

• 10-15 years in UHNW family client advisory with relevant subject expertise
• J.D., CPA, LLM, MBA, or other advanced degree(s)
• Experience servicing private clients with minimum assets of $50MM
• Experience managing a group of professionals in UHNW financial services.
• Extensive knowledge in asset/investment management; broad and/or deep knowledge of other private wealth technical disciplines a plus.
• Strong analytical skills, financial and business acumen, and strategic planning.
• Proven business development skills in the area of HNW/UHNW services.
• P&L experience and management is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

To apply for this position, please email your resume to Jeannie Hwang:

jeannie@rmgassociates.com

Candidates who meet the above stated qualifications who would like to discuss the opportunity are invited to call Buzz Bray at RMG Associates at 206-402-3401 x229.

>>Investment Manager/Wealth Advisor

Location: San Francisco and SF Bay Area

Our client is a nationally known Multifamily Office, servicing Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) clients with investible assets above $25MM. They are looking for a Wealth Advisor with specific expertise in investment management. The person will be based in the San Francisco, CA, area. Their preference is to find a candidate in the Bay Area, but will relocate the best available candidate from another location.

The MFO is a well recognized and established national firm. They offer a broad range of services for UHNW clients, including open architecture investment/asset management, estate and tax, multigenerational and transitional planning, etc. They have over $15B AUM and have demonstrated progressive annual growth in assets under management and number of family clients.

The Wealth Advisor will have a leadership role in the region and will report directly to the President of the MFO. The firm is widely known for their open architecture, technology and sophistication in asset management. It is necessary that the Wealth Advisor possesses deep experience as an investment manager with UHNW investors across all asset categories. The candidate must have had decision-making authority with asset allocation/management in a HNW/UHNW client environment. They should be recognized in investment management with a demonstrated track record of thought leadership and distinguished performance.

The role will include frequent participation in client meetings as well as collaboration and integration with advisors within the firm as well as industry partners. The Wealth Advisor will be the regional subject expert on investment management. Prior experience and exposure with the media is preferred. The position requires frequent travel and will have high visibility within and outside the firm.

We welcome resumes and calls from candidates who are currently Chief Investment Officers, or who have been in a CIO role with a firm servicing UHNW clients.

Minimum Requirements:

• 10+ years in Investment Management and Advisory with a national firm servicing UHNW clients. Asset allocation/management authority with their firm.

• Excellent communication, client relationship, and marketing skills

• Advanced degree and/or certification, MBA, CFA, CAIA, etc.

• Ability to work in San Francisco, CA (or Silicon Valley) and travel frequently within the US

• Demonstrated track record of high achievement with references

Compensation: $200-$300K plus bonus and incentives


To apply for this position, please email your resume to Jeannie Hwang:

jeannie@rmgassociates.com

Candidates who meet the above stated qualifications who would like to discuss the opportunity are invited to call Buzz Bray at RMG Associates at 206-402-3401 x229.

>>Business Development Officer (Multifamily Office/Financial Institution)

>>San Francisco or Los Angeles, CA

RMG Associates is the exclusive recruiting firm for this search. Our client is a leading regional/national bank. The position is for their Family Office Group, which works with clients with assets of $50MM+. The position is an Internal Business Development Officer (BDO), which requires extensive, proactive outreach and relationship development/management with other groups within the bank. The BDO will work with all areas and groups of the financial institution, including Private Banking, Trust, Wealth Management/Advisory, Commercial, consultants and retail banking. The Family Office Group offers unique services for the institution’s customers with assets above $50MM, so there are no conflicts of interest with the other groups.

The position can be based in either San Francisco or Los Angeles and will cover the Western Region of the US. The candidate must have experience with High Net Worth/Ultra High Net Worth family clients (HNW/UHNW), and understand comprehensive services to HNW/UHNW family clients; i.e., Trust, Estate and Tax Planning, transitional business planning, investment management, etc. Multifamily Office, Consulting, or Private Wealth Management experience highly preferred

This is an extraordinary opportunity for the qualified individual. The institution is stable, well funded and has an existing customer base who would be candidates for the Family Office Group’s services. The BDO will focus on working within the institution on targeting those UHNW families and integrating with the other groups of the bank. The salary is competitive with bonus and incentive structure successful BDO is expected to make total cash compensation up to $1M.

Minimum Requirements:

• 7-10 years working with UHNW family clients in a broad-ranged advisory role

• MUST have experience with families with assets of $25MM+

• 5+ years experience with a major financial institution with demonstrated and referanceable success with multiple departments

• B.S. or B.A., advanced degree highly preferred (J.D., CPA, LLM, etc.)

• Outstanding presentation, communication, planning and reporting skills

• Able to travel extensively in Western US

• Executive leadership background preferred

Compensation: $150K with bonus and incentives

To apply for this position, please email your resume to Jeannie Hwang:

jeannie@rmgassociates.com

Candidates who meet the above stated qualifications who would like to discuss the opportunity are invited to call Buzz Bray at RMG Associates at 206-402-3401 x229.

>>Chief Investment Officer (MFO)

Location: San Francisco, CA

Our client is a nationally known Multifamily Office, servicing Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) clients with investible assets above $25MM. They are looking for a Chief Investment Officer to be based in San Francisco, CA. Their preference is to find a candidate in the Bay Area, but will relocate the best available candidate from another location.

The MFO is a well recognized and established national firm. They offer a broad range of services for UHNW clients, including investment/asset management, estate and tax, multigenerational and transitional planning, etc. They have over $20B AUM and have demonstrated progressive annual growth in assets under management and number of family clients.

The CIO will have an executive leadership role. The MFO is widely known for their open architecture, technology and sophistication in asset management. It is necessary that the CIO possesses deep experience as an investment manager with UHNW investors across all asset categories. They should be recognized in investment management with a demonstrated track record of thought leadership and distinguished performance.

The role will include frequent participation in client meetings as well as collaboration and integration with advisors within the firm as well as industry partners. The CIO should have prior experience and exposure with the media. The position requires frequent travel and will have high visibility within and outside the firm..

Minimum Requirements:

• 10+ years in Investment Management (preferably as CIO) with a national firm servicing UHNW clients

• Excellent communication, client relationship, and marketing skills

• Advanced degree and/or certification, MBA, CFA, CAIA, etc.

• Ability to work in San Francisco, CA and travel frequently within the US

• Demonstrated track record of high achievement with references


To apply for this position, please email your resume to Jeannie Hwang:

jeannie@rmgassociates.com

Candidates who meet the above stated qualifications who would like to discuss the opportunity are invited to call Buzz Bray at RMG Associates at 206-402-3401 x229.

>>Managing Director/Business Development MFO

Location: Flexible (please description for more information)

Greycourt & Company has retained RMG Associates to identify and recommend candidates for Managing Director. The position will focus exclusively on Sales, Marketing, and New Business Development. Greycourt is flexible about location, but prefers the candidate be able to spend extensive time the first 3-6 months in either Pittsburgh, PA or Portland, OR. Candidates will need to be based in a major city and have the ability for extensive travel.

Greycourt is one of the most admired and respected wealth advisory firms servicing Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) families and select endowments. Their average client has approximately $100MM in assets managed by the firm. Greycourt has a true open architecture investment philosophy, and offers no proprietary products. This firm offers comprehensive and personalized client services and expert financial counseling to UHNW individuals and institutions through a philosophy of diversification and unbiased, "open architecture" investing. This unbiased manager approach enables the firm to continually search for best-of-class managers across the full range of traditional and alternative asset classes.

Additionally, Greycourt is a recognized leader and SME in advising client families on estate, tax, planning, asset custody, business, philanthropy, and other relevant issues for the sophisticated requirements of their clients. The other Managing Directors with the firm average over 20 years of industry experience and many are highly regarded “thought leaders” in the industry. Most of their MDs contribute white papers (many can be viewed on their website: www.greycourt.com) and are speakers and/or or authors. The firm currently has approximately $9B AUM.

This Managing Director role will be a leadership position with Greycourt. The MD will be responsible for designing and implementing a national sales and marketing strategy for new business development. The MD will develop a systematic approach to expand Greycourt’s client base and visibility with UHNW clients. The MD will be in a new business development-focused role, and will be required to utilize his or her own extensive network of referrals and potential prospects. The MD will identify a targeted number of new clients and will execute a defined prospect acquisition and sales process, convert qualified prospects into clients, and manage the sales process in collaboration with support teams. It is absolutely crucial that the individual have extensive experience and a vast network of UHNW clients and related advisors, as well as possess the strategic vision to develop and execute a national sales and marketing plan. This position will not have direct reports (it may grow into that kind of role for the highly successful candidate), and the individual will be responsible for the tactical execution of the plan as well as developing the overall strategy.

The MD’s experience and knowledge in understanding the needs of the UHNW target market are essential to successfully communicate Greycourt’s overall value proposition. Greycourt has a highly unique platform, service offering for UHNW families, and collective/collegial talent. The successful MD will leverage these attributes and have a key leadership role in helping take Greycourt to “the next level”. Proven experience in dealing with UHNW individuals and families is crucial to this position, as is the MD’s ability to leverage existing resources as a center of influence.

Requirements:

• BA in Finance, Economics, Business, etc.; JD, MBA, or CPA preferred and/or CFA, CAIA, CFP, CTFA, etc.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience with demonstrated, referenceable success with family clients with minimum assets of $25MM
• Prior successful experience in sales, marketing, and new business development with UHNW clients on at least a regional basis
• Significant knowledge of and background in Wealth Advisory or Asset/Investment Management with UHNW clients
• Able to work in a collegial, collaborative, “boutique” environment
• Ability for extensive national travel


For more information (with confidentiality), please call Buzz Bray at 206-402-3401, x229 or submit your resume to Jeannie Hwang:

jeannie@rmgassociates.com

Any direct inquiries to Greycourt will be forwarded to RMG Associates.

>>Managing Director (Private Asset Management)

Location: East Coast

Our client is a prestigious, independent Private Wealth Management/Multi-Family Office firm. They are one of the most admired “boutique” firms in the industry and are especially distinguished for their open architecture platform, and asset and investment management acumen. They currently manage $9B is assets, and their average client has $140MM in assets managed by the firm. (They work exclusively with client families with investible assets of greater than $50MM) They are seeking a Managing Director for the East Coast.

Managing Director (East Coast):

The Managing Director must have extensive background in financial advisory with Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW) client families, and preferably have experience with foundations and/or prominent leaders in the industry/community. The Managing Director will handle existing client families, but will also focus on bringing in new client families. New client/business development is a critical part of the role. The candidate should be based in a major East Coast market between Washington DC and Boston.

The Managing Director must have a fluid and comprehensive understanding of investment strategies and a proven track record of building extensive UHNW client relationships. He or she will be responsible for a wide range of Wealth Advisory for client families. The ideal candidate will have an extensive background and understanding of investment strategies that can be leveraged to maximum advantage in an open architecture environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 7-10 years experience in UHNW ($50MM+) client/family advisory field.
• Proven track record and relationships with UHNW family clients in East Coast markets (prefer MFO or SFO experience)
• Exceptional analytical, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Extensive knowledge in asset/investment management
• Advanced degree preferred (MBA, JD, LLM, CFA, CAIA, etc)

For more information (with confidentiality), please call Buzz Bray at 206-402-3401, x229 or submit your resume to Jeannie Hwang:

jeannie@rmgassociates.com

>>Managing Director

Location: Northeast Coast

Our client was founded by a pioneering investment leader in the field of financial services and they are seeking a Managing Director. This firm provides investment strategy, estate planning and integrated advisory services to select UHNW client families. This firm prides itself in developing long-term, trusted relationships as well as customized solutions for their clients’ specific situation. This firm is known for designing well-diversified portfolios for managing risk and seeking consistent above-average performance. As a result, this firm has been honored with numerous awards and recognition including “Multi-Family Office of the Year”, and “top workplace”. They are seeking a Managing Director, East Coast (location is flexible).

Summary:

The ideal candidate is a team leader and player, passionate, collaborative, outgoing and creative. The position requires a candidate have a proven ability to lead, manage and grow client and strategic relationships on the East Coast. Responsibilities include providing strategic direction and local and remote day-to-day management of multiple client relationships, long range planning, and supporting new business development.

Essential Functions:• Leads local and remote relationships for assigned clients, integrating all service areas (budgeting, income and transfer tax, estate planning, accounting, purchasing, real estate, long-range forecasting, risk management, etc.) and professionals, including outside advisors
• Integrates with other service areas (investment advisory, human resources, property development, etc.) depending on the contracted services of each client
Serves as an integral part of prospective client develop
• ent process, including prospective client presentations
• Tracks and reports on the status of all proposal components
Serves as advisory lead of client service team, including client service plan, development, implementation and maintenance
• Manages personnel, which typically includes recommendations for hiring, firing, performance evaluation, training, mentoring, work allocation and problem resolution
• Serves as a member of the Leadership Team
• Develops robust and close working relationship with Managing Director, Strategic
• Relationships to solicit and manage strategic relationship referral process
• Performs other duties as and when required


Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA). Advanced degree (MBA, JD, etc.) and/or professional certification (CFP, CFA, etc.) in wealth management-related field highly preferable.
• 15+ years successful experience in leading and managing ultra-high net worth client relationships, both lead/supervisory and day-to-day

Knowledge Required:

• Broad and deep experience in private wealth industry including education, estate and
income tax planning, risk management, budgeting, investment advisory services, etc
• Deep experience in a highly customized client service-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated success in leading and maintaining the development of strategic relationships.
• Demonstrated success in leading and managing a remote office.

Skills Required:

• Exemplary written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated lead relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated competency and compatibility leading and working on multi-disciplined teams, both remotely and working independently
• Must be seen as instantly confident, competent and credible by clients and prospective clients.
• Strong interpersonal skills and executive presence and stature
• Proactive, creative individual able to:
1. analyze and report on qualitative and quantitative data to a broad range of individual/personality types.
2. motivate prospective clients to take action.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Unquestioned ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner.

Talents/Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrates and promotes non-negotiable integrity and dignity of the individual in an environment of mutual trust and respect.
• Exhibits a commitment to lifelong learning, encourages others to do so, and continues to grow technically and interpersonally to perform job at the highest levels.
• Demonstration of client service mentality evidenced by client satisfaction scores or similar.
• Radiates a servant-leadership mentality toward all.
• Encourages a direct and positive relationship between community and company.
• Maintains the utmost discretion in working with sensitive and confidential information.

For more information (with confidentiality), please call Buzz Bray at 206-402-3401, x229 or submit your resume to Jeannie Hwang:

jeannie@rmgassociates.com

>>Private Banker

Location: Seattle, WA

Our client is a highly diversified financial services institution. It is consistently ranked as one of the largest banks in the world and serves over millions of customers globally. They are seeking a Private Banker for their Seattle, WA office.

They are proud of their deep commitment to a high performance culture - one that values diversity, continuous learning, a strong incentive and reward for service quality, employee commitment, community involvement and shareholder value.

Description:

This position is in the regional office in downtown Seattle. It is an exceptional growth opportunity, as the company is well capitalized and poised to expand their presence in the Pacific Northwest. The Private Banker will actively develop, manage, retain and grow profitable banking relationships with HNW (high-net-worth) clients and prospects, including the professional segment. This position will assist in the design, development and delivery of solutions that meet the client’s complex balance sheet management needs, while providing expert service and highly personalized interaction. He or she will work in collaboration with other team members to ensure the comprehensive delivery of the Bank’s capabilities. He or she will also participate as an active member of the community.

Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field, CFP a plus
• 5+ years of applicable experience
• Understanding of financial acumen as it pertains to the high-net-worth market
• Knowledge of all products, services and capabilities of the Bank
• Broad knowledge of all facets of Wealth Management

Skills:

• Strong new business development skills
• Commercial or Private lending skills preferred
• Excellent listening, writing, speaking and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective negotiation skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix management framework.

Compensation:

$90-100K with bonus of 25-50%

All inquiries will be held in the strictest of confidence. For more information, please call Buzz Bray at (206) 402-3401, ext. 229 or submit your resume to:

jeannie@rmgassociates.com