SMA Internal Specialist

COMPANY

Allspring Global Investments is a leading independent asset management firm that offers a broad range of investment products and solutions designed to help meet clients' goals. At Allspring, our vision is to inspire a new era of investing that pursues both financial returns and positive outcomes. With decades of trusted experience propelling us forward, we strive to build portfolios aimed at generating successful outcomes for our clients. We do this through the independence of thought that powers our investment strategies and by bringing a renewed approach to look around the corner to unlock what's possible. Allspring is a company committed to thoughtful investing, purposeful planning, and the desire to deliver outcomes that expand above and beyond financial gains. For more information, please visit About Us - Allspring Global Investments.

At Allspring, unique views inspire us. We leverage the diversity of people, ideas, and skills to help our clients pursue their financial goals. We strive to attract and retain a diverse talent pool that enables us to better serve our global client base. Intentionally fostering a diverse and inclusive culture allows us to empower innovation, productivity, and engagement. It's also essential for elevating the experience of our clients as well as the communities in which we operate. Thank you for considering Allspring as you explore the next step in your career journey.

POSITION

The SMA Internal Specialist will drive and support Allspring's Retail SMA business; including REMI, DSIP, and all other SMA strategies offered through Intermediaries.

We currently operate in a hybrid working model, whereby you will be required to work in-office 3 days a week.

Location(s): Boston, MA, Menomonee Falls, WI, Milwaukee, WI

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively engage with portfolio specialists, product specialists and portfolio managers on complex matters and deliver responses to internal partners and FAs, as appropriate.
• Leverage in-house tools and dashboards to answer questions (via email or phone) coming from sales and/or FAs.
• Experts in navigating and assisting Advisors with the Portal, driving adoption of the Portal as it evolves.
• Create and maintain a database of accounts including internal coverage team, account inception, market value, strategy, correspondence history, and other key information.
• Collaborate with operations teams at Allspring and with the operations teams of our sponsor firms on ongoing matters.
• Direct Allspring sales professionals and/or FAs toward approved tutorials, strategy cheat sheets, marketing materials, quarterly strategy commentaries and product literature.
• Maintain and evolve an exhaustive FAQ document covering the following topics and use it to answer questions (via email or phone) coming from sales and/or FAs.

CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will exhibit a passion for being part of an exciting opportunity, helping to grow and support our Remi ecosystem and all related SMA products.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent active listening skills who can drive sales though consultative selling.
• Extremely organized, detail-oriented person who is process driven.
• Demonstrated experience and success supporting and selling SMA's
• Exudes a high degree of start-up initiative and related business acumen.
• Enthusiastic, forward-thinking person who thrives on enhancing processes.
• Dynamic team player, always looking to grow their personal skills.
• Must possess SIE, 7 and 63 licenses.
• 5+ years of experience selling and supporting investment products.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CFA, CFP, MBA, or other similar advanced designations.

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We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.