Senior Investment Consultant - Fund Sponsor Consulting Group

Callan is seeking a new team member to join our Investment Consulting Group. As a senior investment consultant on our team, you will work directly with institutional asset owners on either a discretionary or non-discretionary basis and serve as a trusted adviser, manage client relationships, conduct investment research and strategic investment projects, and develop new business. You will work with institutional clients (including corporate and public retirement plans, endowments and foundations, healthcare systems, taxable trusts, insurance assets, for example) and will also work closely with Callan’s specialty research groups to provide asset allocation, implementation advice, manager research, and performance monitoring services to our clients. Our goal is to identify a candidate with consulting experience and investment knowledge, intellectual curiosity, a genuine interest in capital markets, and a true appreciation for the value of building strong, trusted relationships with clients and colleagues. For this role, consulting experience with client types including insurance, corporate retirement plans, public funds, healthcare, or non-profit entities is strongly preferred. This position may be based in any of Callan’s offices in Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Portland, OR; San Francisco, CA; or Summit, NJ. Preference will be given to candidates located in or willing to work from the Denver, Atlanta, or Summit offices. The candidate is expected to work a hybrid (office/home) schedule, with a minimum of 3 days a week in the office, when not traveling for client meetings. Callan holds a unique position in the investment industry, working with asset owners, investment managers, custodians, and other service providers in an ever-changing capital market, legal, and regulatory environment. As a senior investment consultant, you will collaborate with colleagues throughout the company, and work with some of the highest-quality and most complex asset owners in the country to help them achieve their investment goals. Callan believes that our organization and culture are made stronger through diverse perspectives and experiences. Along with having an appreciation for Callan’s unique and collaborative culture, your ability to demonstrate success in the skill sets we seek is of greater importance than years of experience. Primary Duties Client Responsibilities Work as part of a consulting team on existing client relationships, developing client work plans, attending regular meetings, and marshalling resources to deliver customized, best-in-class work in asset allocation, manager structure, selection, monitoring, and ongoing education Collaborate on asset/liability and asset/spending studies, asset allocation reviews, and investment structure analysis Monitor existing client portfolios by reviewing periodic performance measurement reports, attending ad-hoc manager meetings, and collaborating on annual manager reviews Lead searches for new investment managers, either for new allocations or to replace existing managers Research and respond promptly to all client requests Present information and research to clients in various settings Be responsive to clients and colleagues and strive for excellence in all areas Client Education Assist in developing customized educational information and/or presentations for clients Coordinate research efforts for clients Contribute to topical white papers, blog posts, and other research Represent Callan and participate (or present) at industry events, including events hosted by Callan Prospective Clients / New Business Generation Actively generate new client relationships Research prospective clients and work collaboratively with consultants across the firm, as necessary Collaborate with associate consultants to contribute to writing high-quality requests for proposal (RFPs) Work closely with associate consultants to create and customize finals presentation materials Develop and actively participate in finals presentations Career Development & Culture Foster our collaborative and client-focused culture Care about and contribute to the career development of our associate consultants and analysts Contribute positively to internal teams to make Callan a better company for our clients and for our colleagues Compensation, Benefits & Training At Callan, you can expect: A generous compensation and benefits package, including base salary, bonus, 401(k) matching, profit‑sharing, health/medical/dental/vision benefits, monthly communications stipend, tuition assistance, and more Training for all Callan databases, research, and other systems Access to team‑building events, community outreach opportunities, and wellness events As an employee‑owned firm, Callan is committed to giving long‑term successful professionals an opportunity to become equity partners. Visit to learn more about Callan’s culture, benefits, and more. The range listed represents what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of this posting. Depending on the qualifications and level of work experience of the ideal candidate, we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and may be modified in the future. About Callan Callan was founded as an employee‑owned investment consulting firm in 1973. Ever since, we have empowered institutional clients with creative, customized investment solutions that are backed by proprietary research, exclusive data, and ongoing education. Today, Callan provides advisory services to institutional investor clients with more than $3 trillion in total assets, which makes it among the largest independently owned investment consulting firms in the U.S. Callan uses a client‑focused consulting model to serve pension and defined contribution plan sponsors, endowments, foundations, independent investment advisers, investment managers, and other asset owners. Callan has roughly 200 employees and is headquartered in San Francisco with five additional offices throughout the U.S. Learn more about us at Callan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Research shows that some candidates tend to apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria. We are committed to leveling the playing field, and we encourage everyone to apply for positions even if they do not necessarily check every box outlined in the job description. Callan believes that our organization and culture are made stronger through a broad array of perspectives and experiences. Job Skills & Requirements Skills Knowledge of the capital markets in general and the institutional investment landscape in particular Ability to form supportable opinions and recommendations and succinctly communicate to coworkers and clients Ability to work with a team in a collegial and collaborative fashion and share ideas in a constructive manner Strong time and project management skills and ability to adjust priorities during particularly busy periods Success managing multiple client relationships and projects simultaneously Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and confidently in writing and in presentations Demonstrated passion for learning and seeking new ideas Success in developing new client relationships Characteristics Detail‑oriented Active listener Self‑motivated and proactive Emphasis on team over self Willingness and ability to travel Ongoing desire to learn and a drive to continually improve Ability to work effectively in a small‑to‑mid‑sized organization Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree required CFA and/or CAIA designations preferred, or progress toward one or both designations 12‑20+ years of experience, some or all in an investment consulting capacity #J-18808-Ljbffr Stryker Corporation