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Solutions Consultant

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Location
United States
Base Salary
194k-227k USD
Ridgeline

Job Description

Ridgeline is a privately funded FinTech startup determined to modernize investment management software. Our founder and CEO, Dave Duffield, has spent the last four decades building and growing values-based enterprise software companies, including PeopleSoft and Workday. Our employees bring a mix of tech, finance, and investment management experience to our mission. Headquartered in the Lake Tahoe Basin, with a second office in the heart of Manhattan, Ridgeline enjoys the best of both worlds: the tranquility of Lake Tahoe and the energy of the country’s financial capital.

About the Team

This is an exciting opportunity to join Ridgeline’s Sales & Marketing organization as a Solutions Consultant. The Go-to-Market team is a collaborative group of high performers passionate about generating long term value for customers. This role focuses on net-new customers in the asset management industry. In this role, you will use your extensive experience, domain expertise and consultative selling approach to drive sales of the Ridgeline platform which offers integrated workflows and a unified data set across Accounting / OMS / Client Engagement / Performance / Reporting and more.

What will you do?

As a Solutions Consultant, you will play a vital role throughout our sales process by serving as a key functional and technical resource. You will have the opportunity to interact with clients across the asset management industry, and showcase Ridgeline’s innovative, cloud-native, single-platform approach to eight core investment management functionalities.

  • You will lead technical and functional demos, highlighting the value and capabilities of our solutions to prospective clients. Demonstrated experience in pre-sales or sales with complex investment management systems is a plus.
  • You will partner closely with sales, product development, and implementation teams to ensure a seamless customer experience from sales to deployment
  • You will help manage the entire sales process from RFP/RFI to the creation of the Statement of Work (SOW) in collaboration with key internal teams.
  • You will become a product expert on our platform, demonstrating its value proposition to various stakeholders including Traders, Portfolio Managers, Compliance Officers, IT, Accounting and C-level individuals.
  • You will provide valuable feedback to product management teams to innovate and drive product enhancements.
  • You are willing to travel regularly (~20-40% of the time) to foster and maintain relationships
  • Think creatively, own problems, seek solutions, and communicate clearly along the way
  • Contribute to a collaborative environment rooted in learning, teaching, and transparency

Desired Skills and Experience

  • You are passionate, enthusiastic and a successful new business person who wants to be part of one of the most disruptive FinTech companies on the planet!
  • You have 8+ years of experience in the Financial Services industry, including roles in fintech deployment, sales engineering, solutions architecture, and financial platforms
  • You have 5+ years of client-facing experience working with technology-based enterprise solutions and services to the front, middle and back offices of Asset Management and/or Wealth Management firms
  • You have a deep understanding of investment management, with experience working with one or more of the following systems: Order Management System (OMS), Accounting, Portfolio Management Systems (PMS)
  • You have a strong understanding of financial markets, portfolio management, trading, performance and risk, investment accounting, compliance, corporate actions, position management, and trade settlement
  • You have a deep understanding of the asset management strategic competitive landscape, industry trends, and customer needs
  • You have familiarity with consultative selling methodologies and the ability to work within a collaborative environment to achieve results
  • You have Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts simply and clearly to clients, and superior presentation skills, with experience in leading product demonstrations to large and complex audiences.
  • You are a self-starter who thrives in a high-pressure environment and is passionate about financial markets and technology (FinTech).
  • You have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Architecture, Mathematics, Engineering, Business Management, Economics, Finance, or related field.
  • You have a friendly and open personality, with a high degree of professionalism and ability to forge relationships with senior market practitioners in large and small corporations.
  • An aptitude for problem solving
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Serious interest in having fun at work

About Ridgeline

Ridgeline is the industry cloud platform for investment management. It was founded by visionary tech entrepreneur Dave Duffield (co-founder of both PeopleSoft and Workday) to apply his successful formula of solving operational business challenges with bold innovation and human connectivity to the unique needs of the investment management industry.

Ridgeline started with a clean sheet of paper and a deep bench of experts bound by a set of core values and motivated to revolutionize an industry underserved by its current tech offerings. We are building a new, modern platform in the public cloud, purpose-built for the investment management industry and we are prioritizing security, agility, and usability to empower business like never before.

With a growing campus in Reno and offices in New York, Lake Tahoe, and the Bay Area, Ridgeline is proud to have built a fast-growing, people-first company that has been recognized by Fast Company as a “Best Workplace for Innovators,” by The Software Report as a “Top 100 Software Company,” and by Forbes as one of “America’s Best Startup Employers.”

Compensation and Benefits

The cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $193,500 to $226,500 OTE for individuals based in New York and California. Final compensation amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amount listed above.

As an employee at Ridgeline, you’ll have many opportunities for advancement in your career and can make a true impact on the product.

In addition to the base salary, 100% of Ridgeline employees can participate in our Company Stock Plan subject to the applicable Stock Option Agreement. We also offer rich benefits that reflect the kind of organization we want to be: one in which our employees feel valued and are inspired to bring their best selves to work. These include unlimited vacation, educational and wellness reimbursements, and $0 cost employee insurance plans. Please check out our Careers page for a more comprehensive overview of our perks and benefits.

Advice from our career coach

As a Solutions Consultant at Ridgeline, you will be a vital part of the Sales & Marketing team, focusing on net-new customers in the asset management industry. To stand out as an applicant, highlight your extensive experience in presales or sales with complex investment management systems, your ability to communicate complex concepts clearly, and your passion for the intersection of financial markets and technology. Here are some tips to help you shine:

  • Highlight your experience working with technology-based enterprise solutions in the financial services industry, particularly with asset management firms.
  • Showcase your expertise in investment management, including your deep understanding of systems like OMS, Accounting, and PMS.
  • Demonstrate your ability to lead product demonstrations and communicate effectively with diverse audiences, including traders, portfolio managers, and C-level individuals.
  • Emphasize your collaborative approach to working with sales, product development, and implementation teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.
  • Show your willingness to travel regularly and your enthusiasm for solving problems and seeking innovative solutions in a high-pressure environment.
  • Highlight your strong communication skills, both oral and written, and your ability to forge relationships with senior market practitioners.

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Sep 19, 2024

Full-time

194k-227k USD

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