Partner 18, Client Services Manager, a16z Perennial
Partner 18, Client Services Manager, a16z Perennial
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$ 166000 - 193000
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Job Description
Founded in Silicon Valley in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz Andreessen Horowitz (aka a16z) is a venture capital firm that backs bold entrepreneurs building the future through technology. We are stage agnostic. We invest in seed to venture to growth-stage technology companies across AI bio healthcare consumer crypto enterprise fintech games and companies building toward American dynamism. a16z has $45B in assets under management across multiple funds.
Weve established a team that is defined by respect for the entrepreneur and the company-building process; we know what its like to be in the founders shoes. Weve invested in companies like Affirm Airbnb Coinbase Databricks Devoted Health Insitro Figma GitHub Instacart OpenSea Roblox Stripe and Substack. Our team is at the forefront of new technology helping founders and their companies impact and change the world.
About a16z Perennial
a16z Perennial is building a private investment office designed to solve the complex problems of the a16z network with thoughtful solutions. We seek to compound tax-optimized long-term returns for strategic members of the a16z network. To achieve that goal we are optimizing legal and tax structures being strategic about where we invest directly and where we pay fees for exceptional managers and hiring top investing talent who are excited to go 0 to 1 with us.
The Role
a16z Perennial is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Client Service Associate to support the daily operations for an exclusive group of clients. This role offers the opportunity to work with clients who are visionaries in their field and amongst a team seeking to redefine the motion for private investment offices. The Client Service Associate role is the front line of the client relationships managing investment administration and the associated operations with an elevated standard of care. This is an opportunity to play a key role in a collaborative and tightly knit team. This position will report to the Portfolio Manager.
The preferred location for this role is Menlo Park CA. We are open to candidates in the Bay Area. The role will require in-office presence in the Menlo Park office at least once a week.
To join our team you should be excited to:
- Implement and improve the day-to-day processes associated with best-in-class client operations such as managing an air tight client treasury program
- Own the lifecycle of investment operations for the given set of clients from document completion to coordinating with the firms and investment managers
- Serve as the interface with external service providers including private banking legal and accounting relationships on behalf of the clients ensuring smooth day-to-day functions
- Develop and maintain robust data practices from cost basis tracking to document transfer and storage
- Drive high client satisfaction through excellent customer service prompt follow-up on client issues and proactive problem solving
- Active management of client relationships developing a deep understanding of client preferences to ensure a white-glove experience
- Set up complex client accounts such as PALs and SMAs both at the custodian ensuring data integrity and accuracy
- Ideate on and contribute to growth and change across a rapidly developing organization
Minimum Qualifications
- 6 years of experience in client services/operations for a private bank RIA or single family office
- Bachelors degree required; graduate degree or Professional Certificate (CPA CFA etc.) a plus
- Have a tech-forward mindset and be excited to leverage technology in building scalable processes
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of wealth management and financial reporting
- Extensive experience with portfolio management software CRM/Salesforce Google docs and custodial platform tools
- Experience in developing documenting and implementing operations and workflows
- Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills including the ability to explain complex topics in simple terms
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Low ego high empathy and the capacity to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
The anticipated salary range for this role is between $166000 - $193000 actual starting pay may vary based on a range of factors which can include experience skills and scope.
This role is eligible to participate in the a16z carry program and various discretionary bonus programs as well as benefit and perquisite plans including health dental vision disability life insurance 401K plan vacation and sick leave.
a16z culture
- We do only first class business and only in a first class way
- We take a long view of relationships because we are in the relationship business
- We believe in the future and bet the firm that way
- We are all different we recognize that and we win
- We celebrate the good times
- We do it for the team
- We play to win
At a16z we are always looking to hire the absolute best talent and recognize that diversity in our experiences and backgrounds is what makes us stronger. We hire candidates of any race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity age marital or family status disability Veteran status and any other status. These differences are what enables us to work towards the future we envision for ourselves our portfolio companies and the World.
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Andreessen Horowitz hereby reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes received from outside recruiting agencies and / or individual recruiters without being responsible for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
