Managing Director, Senior National Accounts Manager - Alternatives

Virtus is dedicated to the success of employees and helping everyone on our team achieve their goals. We are a dynamic, fast-growing organization with the resources of a large firm and the innovative environment of an entrepreneurial company that promotes collaboration and employee engagement. Every member of our team is empowered to make a tangible impact in offering clients high-quality investment strategies to meet their financial needs and delivering value for our shareholders. We are an organization where employees can thrive personally and professionally. Professional development opportunities help employees enhance their skills and grow in their careers. Meaningful financial rewards and a comprehensive package of benefits support employees at every stage of life and encourage work-life balance, and physical, emotional and mental well-being. We believe in the value of a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment and are committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Job Description The Managing Director, Senior National Accounts Manager – Alternatives, is a senior distribution leadership role responsible for managing and expanding national intermediary platform relationships for Virtus' alternative investment strategies. The role focuses on driving platform access, asset growth, product approvals, and long‑term strategic partnerships, while serving as a primary senior‑level liaison to home offices, platform gatekeepers, and alternatives research teams and collaborating closely with internal distribution and investment partners. Primary Job Responsibilities: National Account Relationship Management & Asset Growth Manage and expand relationships with key national accounts, with accountability for asset retention, net flows, shelf placement, and expansion of Virtus product offerings across intermediary platforms. Strategic Platform Engagement & Due Diligence Serve as the primary senior point of contact for home offices, platforms, research teams, and business gatekeepers; lead strategic discussions related to selling agreements, platform access, due diligence, investment capabilities, and performance. Product Positioning & Investment Platform Representation Promote Virtus’ multi‑manager investment platform, including mutual funds, ETFs, closed‑end funds, SMAs, sub‑advisory relationships, and select specialty or alternative strategies, ensuring strong positioning across partner platforms. Business Development & Strategic Alliances Initiate, deepen, and maintain strategic alliances with wirehouses, regional broker‑dealers, independent broker‑dealers, and RIA platforms; identify opportunities for new platform placements and additional product approvals. Internal Cross‑Functional Leadership & Coordination Partner internally with Sales, Marketing, Product, Portfolio Management, Compliance, and Operations to execute platform initiatives, support distribution objectives, and ensure consistent client and platform execution. Ideal Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, CFA, or CAIA strongly preferred. 12+ years of investment product sales experience with significant alternatives and national accounts expertise. Deep understanding of alternative investment structures and intermediary platform distribution. SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 (or Series 63 and 65) required or ability to obtain. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive enterprise-level growth. The starting salary for this role is $175,000. This position requires U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency (Green Card holder) as a condition of employment. We are unable to sponsor work visas or provide support for OPT/CPT programs for this role. The starting salary offer will vary based on the applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity, and alignment with market data. This position is also eligible to participate in an incentive plan. Originally posted on Himalayas