Jobs · Business Development · Missouri

Director, Business Development — RIA Distribution

Larson Financial · Chesterfield, MO · 2 wk ago
Business Development$6/hrInternship

Responsibilities

  • RIA Channel Development
    • Possess an existing network of RIA relationships to activate quickly upon joining LCM.
    • Prospect, cultivate, and close relationships with independent RIAs, targeting advisors with client bases well-suited to private real estate allocations.
    • Build LCM’s RIA distribution channel from the ground up, establishing a pipeline of active relationships and converting them to capital commitments.
    • Maintain and grow a geographic territory of RIA relationships, with accountability for AUM raised and pipeline growth metrics.
    • Represent LCM at industry conferences, RIA-focused events, and due diligence meetings to build brand awareness and expand the firm’s distribution reach.
    • Identify and pursue new RIA partnership opportunities, including platform approvals and due diligence processes with RIA custodians and aggregators.
  • Product Communication & Education
    • Serve as a knowledgeable and credible voice for LCM’s investment platform in external advisor settings, communicating fund strategies, structures, performance drivers, and risk considerations clearly.
    • Tailor messaging to the specific needs and investment frameworks of independent RIAs and their end clients.
    • Deliver compelling presentations, due diligence materials, and one-on-one conversations that move advisors through the evaluation and commitment process.
    • Stay current on private real estate market trends, competitive landscape, and RIA industry dynamics to position LCM effectively against alternatives.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Partner with the Director of BD — Advisor Channel, IR, marketing, and investment teams to ensure consistent messaging and coordinated distribution strategy.
    • Provide market feedback from RIA conversations to inform product development, fund structuring, and communication priorities.
    • Coordinate with the Director of Marketing & Communications on RIA-facing collateral, pitch materials, and digital presence.
    • Maintain accurate and organized records of RIA relationships, pipeline activity, meeting notes, and commitments in Salesforce CRM.
    • Travel extensively to RIA offices, conferences, and industry events as required by the distribution mandate.

    Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field preferred.
    • 7–10 years of external-facing capital raising or RIA distribution experience, with a demonstrated track record of closing new allocator relationships.
    • Existing network of RIA relationships with the ability to activate quickly upon joining LCM.
    • Deep understanding of how independent RIAs evaluate, approve, and allocate to alternative investments, including private real estate.
    • Strong knowledge of private real estate fund structures, alternative investment vehicles, and private placements.
    • Experience navigating RIA custodian platforms, due diligence processes, and aggregator relationships preferred.
    • Proficiency with Salesforce CRM or equivalent platform.
    • Willingness and ability to travel extensively in support of RIA relationship development.
    • FINRA Series 7 license preferred.
    • Series 65 license preferred.

    Skills & Abilities

    • Genuine hunter mentality — energized by prospecting, pipeline development, and closing.
    • Credible, polished presence with sophisticated allocators and investment professionals.
    • Strong command of private real estate fundamentals, fund mechanics, and alternative investment positioning.
    • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse advisor audiences.
    • Commercially minded and results-driven, with clear accountability for capital raise outcomes.
    • Self-directed and disciplined in managing a travel-heavy, geographically distributed territory.
    • Collaborative team player who can operate with autonomy and bring market intelligence back to the firm.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; experience with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).

    About the Company

    Larson Capital Management is a private real estate investment firm rapidly expanding its investment holdings throughout the country. Larson Capital Management is a Registered Investment Advisor with the SEC and is part of the Larson Financial Holdings group of companies, which collectively has over $6 billion of assets under management for clients across the country.

    Larson Capital Management offers a comprehensive suite of benefits including employer paid health insurance for each employee, dental and vision insurance offerings, and a generous 401(k) matching program.

    Larson offers a generous employee benefits & perks package: We offer a competitive benefits package and an engaging work culture that supports personal and professional growth:

    • Profit Sharing Bonus Program
    • 401(k) with Employer Match (up to 4%)
    • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    • Company-paid Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, and EAP
    • Voluntary Short-term Disability and Supplemental Insurance
    • Generous PTO (112 hours after 90 days) + 12 Paid Holidays
    • Training, Development, and Educational Opportunities
    • Company Events, Recognition Awards, and Team Activities

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