Executive Director, Alternatives Strategic Partnership Team

Executive Director

Alternatives Strategic Partnership Team

The Executive Director, Alternatives Strategic Partnerships, will play a critical leadership role in driving the growth and distribution of AAM’s alternative investment platform. This individual will develop and execute strategic partnerships across key US Wealth intermediary firms, with a focus on large national accounts, with a focus on wirehouse and broker-dealer relationships.

The role sits at the intersection of strategy, distribution, and relationship management – responsible for expanding AAM’s market presence, securing product placements, and deepening the engagement with strategic partners to accelerate adoption of alternative investment solutions.

Location: New York, NY

Total Compensation Range: $200,000 - $500,000 annually

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Relationships Leadership

Serves as the primary relationship owner for assigned strategic partner firms, strengthening AAM’s position as a trusted alternatives provider while driving long-term, value-oriented partnerships.

• Business Development & Platform Expansion

Identify, source, and execute opportunities to secure product approvals across platforms, recommended lists, and model portfolios

• Enterprise Sales Execution

Lead business development efforts with large national accounts and enterprise RIAs, including prospecting, onboarding and scaling new relationships.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Investment teams to ensure coordinated execution of distribution strategies and successful rollout of new initiatives.

• Strategic Planning & Insights

Develop business plans, presentations, and reporting to support partner strategy, track performance, and inform leadership decision-making.

• Market Intelligence & Thought Leadership

Contribute insights on industry trends, competitive dynamics, and advisor needs to help shape AAM’s alternatives strategy and positioning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated success managing and growing relationships with large strategic partners, platforms, or enterprise RIAs
• Proven track record of securing alternative investment product approvals and driving distribution outcomes
• Deep knowledge of private markets and alternative investment strategies
• Strong executive experience with exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Highly effective interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Results-driven with a high sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability
• Ability to operate with an enterprise mindset and contribute to broader business strategy

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Required Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Required Certifications: Series 7, 63
• Typically, 5+ years of relevant experience in sales, national accounts, or strategic partnerships within asset management or alternatives

With roots dating back to 1979, AAM has become a highly respected financial force providing complete portfolio solutions tailored to the individual needs of financial professionals. Our results-oriented advisor-centric service model and industry experience differentiates us from the competition by adding real value to your financial services business.

The firm offers access to alternatives, exchange-traded funds, the fixed income markets, managed accounts, mutual funds, structured products, and unit investment trusts. AAM is a part of SLC Management, the institutional alternatives and traditional asset management business of Sun Life. AAM is a SEC registered investment advisor and member FINRA/SIPC. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training.

As of September 30, 2025, the brokerage and advised business at AAM represents approximately $12.2 billion in assets. (Assets under supervision represent $6.5 billion in UIT assets. The firm has $3.6 billion in assets under administration that represents the non-proprietary assets for which AAM provides various levels of service, but not investment management. The firm's $2.1 billion in assets under management represents AAM's proprietary separately managed account, mutual fund and ETF assets.

AAM is a broker/dealer, member FINRA/SIPC and SEC registered investment advisor. For more information, visit www.aamlive.com.

Advisors Asset Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in E-Verify.