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Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC · 5 days ago

Relationship Manager, Strategic RIA Group

Jersey City, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$220K/yr - $250K/yr

10+ years exp

Lord Abbett is an independent asset management firm with a strong reputation for leadership and innovation. The Relationship Manager will engage with major Registered Investment Advisors and Family Offices to drive growth opportunities and strengthen distribution strategies.

ConsultingFinancial Services

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of strategies to expand and deepen distribution across approximately 100 high-value RIAs and Family Offices

Build and sustain senior-level relationships with firm leadership, CIOs, research teams, and due diligence professionals, articulating Lord Abbett’s culture, investment capabilities, and long-term value proposition

Identify and strategically deploy firm resources—including select investment professionals—to position Lord Abbett for success within complex advisory organizations

Monitor industry, channel, and firm-specific trends to proactively identify new growth opportunities

Manage relationship economics and communicate critical insights, risks, and opportunities to internal stakeholders

Drive product endorsements, map firm decision-making structures, and monetize opportunities across sales teams (Strategic Relationships Group, Regional Managers, and Account Consultants)

Act as a trusted advisor on strategic, competitive, and industry matters, partnering closely with the Head of the Strategic RIA Group on priority initiatives

Qualification

Asset management experienceDistribution knowledgeSeries 7 licenseRelationship managementWealth management understandingCapital markets knowledgeCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsTeam-oriented leadershipStrategic thinking

Required

10+ years of experience in asset management, with deep knowledge of distribution, advisory platforms, and institutional-quality relationships

Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex quantitative and qualitative analysis into clear, compelling messages

Strong influencing, negotiation, and relationship-management capabilities across senior audiences

Deep understanding of the wealth management ecosystem, key players, and evolving business models

Ability to balance long-term strategic thinking with near-term execution and prioritization

Strong grasp of capital markets and investment fundamentals

Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity

Demonstrated alignment with Lord Abbett's values through a collaborative, team-oriented leadership style

Bachelor's degree required

Series 7 license required

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus: Role may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus.

Competitive total compensation

Retirement plans

Competitive health and well-being plans

Company

Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC

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Our Vision We aspire to be the most respected asset manager in the world, admired for our people, our performance, our relationships, and our organizational agility.

Founded in 1929

New Jersey, Saint Patrick, TTO

501-1000 employees