Independently develops the strategic plan for managing and growing existing client relationships, with a focus on revenue retention.
Identifies opportunities to evolve client business for incremental account growth.
Serves in a consultative role to the client, advising client top leadership on the best way to achieve short- and long- term strategic objectives.
Assigned moderate to large emerging client accounts with high-growth potential and increased complexity of strategic needs across a region or globally.
Serve as the ultimate escalation point for client satisfaction; consult with clients on their strategic vision and how the firm can help them achieve that vision.
Promote firm services/product offerings that solve client challenges and achieve account growth.
Research client issues and bring to resolution; conduct frequent and regular check-ins with assigned clients, ensuring their continued satisfaction and strategic alignment with firm services/product offerings.
Develop, track and report on relationship strategy/results for assigned client portfolio; contribute to the development of team/unit metrics, dashboards and roadmaps.
Work closely with business development teams to ensure relationship management strategy is executed by account management and client service teams.
Assist with prospecting new clients in a similar industry or segment of existing clients; conduct service review meetings and assist in client training, sharing of market information/experience.
Marshal firm-wide resources (marketing, legal, compliance, etc.) to ensure client needs are being addressed; ensure client onboarding and/or risk management activities are conducted and captured (KYC, BAC, etc.).
Attend industry events and conferences to remain visible in the market and remain current on industry trends and competitor services/offerings.
Provide guidance to less experienced Relationship Managers as needed.
Responsible for achievement of organic, incremental growth (revenue, asset) goals within assigned client portfolio; manage overall relationship profitability of moderate to large-sized clients with increased complexity.
Requirements
Bachelors degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Advanced/graduate degree preferred.
7-10 years of total work experience preferred.
Financial Services experience with a particular client type or product (Hedge, Pension, etc.) preferred.
Prior experience in Relationship Management, Client Services or Account Management preferred.
Applicable local/regional licenses or certifications as required by the business.
As global firm, bi-lingual capabilities are helpful as is an understanding of local/cultural nuances important for client trust.