Investment Advisor

Investment AdviserMasterworks Advisers is a Registered Investment Adviser that advises clients on art-related investment products. We allow anyone to invest in SEC-qualified shares of multi-million dollar paintings by artists like Banksy, Basquiat, and Picasso. We have introduced over 1 million individuals to the $2.2 trillion art market.Masterworks has been covered by The New York Times, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, and the Financial Times, and was recognized as one of the Top 50 Startups in the US by LinkedIn. In 2021, we achieved unicorn status with a $110M Series A at a valuation exceeding $1 billion. We are based at 1 World Trade Center in New York City's Financial District.If you answered "Yes" to any of the below, we'd love to hear from you!Are you passionate about democratizing alternative investments?Are you interested in working for a disruptive start-up, focused on a new asset class?Do you enjoy meaningful work that has a noticeable impact on business performance?Position OverviewAs an Investment Adviser for Masterworks Advisers, you will play a pivotal role in growing our investor community — whether guiding prospective investors through their first art investment or nurturing relationships with our established member base. You will be matched to one of two advisory teams based on mutual fit identified during the interview process:New Investor Onboarding: Serve as the first point of contact for prospective clients. Educate and advise individuals on how blue-chip art and other real or digital assets (gold, Bitcoin, etc.) can enhance their portfolio, conducting 10–20 pre-scheduled calls per day with warm, pre-qualified leads — no cold calling.Existing Investor Growth: Engage with our established member base to drive repeat investment activity, conduct annual portfolio reviews discussing highlights and lowlights, present new artwork offerings, and identify expansion opportunities to maximize investor lifetime value.Regardless of team, you will leverage knowledge of financial markets, portfolio construction, and macroeconomics to deliver an exceptional advisory experience. Extensive training on the art market, art as an asset class, and Masterworks offerings is provided.ResponsibilitiesAdvise investors on the role of blue-chip and other real or digital assets (gold, bitcoin, etc.) art as an alternative asset within a diversified portfolioConduct portfolio reviews, present new artwork investment opportunities, and close investment decisionsRe-engage inactive or lapsed investors and convert them back into active platform members (existing investor track)Cultivate and maintain strong, long-term relationships with investors to support ongoing investment activityUtilize CRM tools and dashboards to manage pipeline, track performance, and improve efficiencyDeliver an excellent advising and onboarding experience across a wide range of investor profilesIdeate, design, and test new strategies to uncover growth vectors and increase KPIsCollaborate cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, and FinOps to achieve business objectivesTeam OverviewMasterworks Advisers is a team of ~15 advisers and growingAdvisers come from diverse professional backgrounds with a wide range of experience levelsTeam placement (new investor onboarding vs. existing investor growth) is determined during the interview processRequirements & Preferred SkillsAs a regulated entity, licensing is a requirement within the first 90 days of the company. Licensing is a straightforward process for anyone financially-minded. You will spend 20-40 hours studying and have multiple attempts to pass the Series 65.3+ years of experience in investment advising, financial advising, or a similar client-facing roleAbility to confidently and professionally communicate with high-profile investors (verbal and written)Strong interest in alternative assets, financial markets, and macroeconomicsExcellent organizational, problem-solving, relationship-building, and time management skillsResults-driven, competitive mentalityProven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-task environmentExperience using CRM tools is a plus (e.g., HubSpot)Passion for the "business of art" is a plus — no prior art knowledge requiredCompensation & BenefitsCompensation range: $80,000 – $120,000Benefits include: Daily catered lunches · Free admission to art museums and galleries · Health, dental, and vision coverage with FSA options · Paid Parental Leave · PTO and 401k · Happy hours, company outings, and more