Deputy CEO

**Job Title: Deputy CEO - Financial Planning & Investment Advisory**

**Location: Bangalore**
**Experience**: 6 to 8 years
**Employment Type**: Full-time

**About Us**

We are a leading **Financial Planning and Investment Advisory firm** with 20 years of experience in wealth management. Our expertise has been recognized with the **CNBCTV18 Financial Advisors Award - All India National Category - Woman IFA** in 2018 and 2019. We specialize in a diverse range of investment solutions, including **mutual funds, insurance, equity, ETFs, PMS, AIF, international funds, and asset allocation strategies**.

**Role Overview**

**Key Responsibilities**

**1. Second-in-Command Leadership**
- Act as the **right hand to the management** in decision-making, business strategy execution, and overall firm operations.
- Provide strategic inputs to optimize business processes, client servicing, and revenue generation.
- Step in for the leadership when required, ensuring seamless business continuity.

**2. Team Leadership & Performance Management**
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of **financial advisors, relationship managers, and operational staff**.
- Set and monitor performance targets, ensuring team members meet their revenue and client acquisition goals.
- Conduct training and upskilling programs to enhance team knowledge on **investment products and financial markets**.

**3. Client Advisory & Relationship Management**
- Manage and oversee high-value client relationships, ensuring seamless **financial planning and investment advisory** services.
- Support the team in handling key clients, resolving escalations, and offering expert investment recommendations.
- Ensure superior client satisfaction through **proactive engagement, portfolio reviews, and risk management strategies**.

**4. Business Development & Revenue Growth**
- Drive **AUM (Assets Under Management) growth**, identify new business opportunities, and expand the client base.
- Work closely with the team to **cross-sell investment products and maximize revenue streams**.
- Conduct financial awareness programs, **investment workshops, and client engagement activities**.

**5. Operations & Process Management**
- Oversee **day-to-day operations**, ensuring smooth workflow between advisory, research, compliance, and back-office teams.
- Ensure timely execution of client transactions, investment processing, and reporting.
- Optimize internal processes to enhance efficiency and **minimize operational risks**.

**6. Interdepartmental Coordination**
- Act as the central point for **coordinating between sales, advisory, operations, and compliance teams**.
- Align client requirements with investment strategies, operational execution, and regulatory guidelines.
- Work closely with the management team to develop and implement **scalable business strategies**.

**7. Investment Strategy & Portfolio Management**
- Strong expertise in **mutual funds, insurance, equity, ETFs, PMS, AIF, international funds, and asset allocation**.
- Provide investment guidance based on market trends and economic analysis.
- Ensure **portfolio optimization, risk assessment, and strategic rebalancing** for client investments.

**8. Compliance & Reporting**
- Ensure the team follows **SEBI, IRDAI, and other regulatory** guidelines.
- Maintain accurate records of **client interactions, transactions, and investment compliance documentation**.
- Prepare **business performance reports, risk analysis, and financial dashboards** for senior management.

**Key Requirements**
- **Educational Qualification**: MBA (Finance) / CFP / CFA / CA or equivalent.
- **Experience**: [X+] years in **wealth management, financial planning, investment advisory, and operations management**.
- **Proven leadership skills** with experience in managing teams and driving business targets.
- **Strong expertise in financial markets, investment products, and regulatory frameworks**.
- Ability to **acquire, manage, and retain HNI & UHNWI clients**.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.

**Why Join Us?**
- Be the **Second-in-Command in a leading financial advisory firm** with a strong market reputation.
- Lead a high-performing team and **play a pivotal role in the firm's growth and expansion**.
- Competitive salary with **performance-based incentives and career advancement opportunities**.
- Exposure to **diverse investment products, high-net-worth clients, and cutting-edge financial strategies**.