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Masterworks

Senior Investment Advisor

Masterworks, New York, New York, us, 10261

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About Masterworks Masterworks is a fintech platform that allows anyone to invest in SEC-qualified shares of multi-million dollar paintings by names like Banksy, Basquiat, and Picasso. We have built a portfolio of over $1.3 billion in world-class artworks, introducing over 1 million individuals to the $2.2 trillion art market.

Masterworks has been covered by major media publications such as 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, Masterworks achieved unicorn status raising $110M in its Series A fundraising round at a valuation exceeding $1 billion.

Our 80+ employees are based out of our offices at 1 World Trade Center in the Financial District of New York City. With an entirely in-office team, there are endless opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and learning.

Why Masterworks?

Do you thrive on disruption?

Do you want to live at the cutting edge of finance, technology, and art?

Are you passionate about democratizing alternative investments?

Do you enjoy meaningful work that has a noticeable impact on business performance?

If you answered “Yes” to any of the above, we’d love to hear from you!

Position Overview Each day, the Membership Team engages with and onboards several hundred prospective investors. As an Investment Advisor for Masterworks Advisers (a subsidiary of Masterworks), you will be the first point of contact for prospective investors, being directly responsible for educating and advising them on how art can improve the performance of their investment portfolio. On a daily basis, you will have between 10-20 pre-scheduled phone calls where you will provide advice on investing in artwork and address questions relating to the art market and specific Masterworks offerings.

Our advisory team utilizes their extensive knowledge of financial markets, portfolio construction, and macroeconomics to advise our members on their next investment into blue-chip artwork. We provide extensive training on the art market, art as in investment, and Masterworks offerings.

The ideal candidate will have a genuine desire to change the way people invest and collaborate with a leading startup driving this change.

Responsibilities Overview

Advise potential investors on making their initial investment in Blue-Chip Art as an alternative investment (working exclusively with potential investors who have previously indicated an interest in investing - no cold calling)

Utilize CRM tools and dashboards to improve overall effectiveness and efficiency

Provide an excellent advising and onboarding experience with a wide range of investors

Ideate, design, and test new strategies to help uncover new growth vectors and increase KPIs

Work cross functionally with other departments (product, marketing, FinOps) to accomplish specific business objectives

Team Overview

The team consists ~15 advisers and is growing

Investment advisors come from a diverse set of professional backgrounds with wide ranging levels of experience

Requirements and Preferred Skill Sets

5+ years experience working in financial markets, financial advising, or similar.

Ability to confidently and professionally communicate with high profile investors (verbal and written)

Strong interest in alternative assets, financial markets, and macroeconomics

Excellent organizational, problem solving, and time management skills

Experience using CRM tools is a plus

Results-driven, competitive mentality

Proven ability to strive in a fast paced, multi-task environment

Passion for the “business of art” is a plus, but no prior knowledge required

Series 65 license from FINRA

Measurements of Success

Hit the ground running from day 1, showing eagerness to learn the ins-and-outs of art as an asset class.

Focused and driven by metrics and KPIs, hitting company and role targets.

Learn the dynamics of the art market and become acquainted with Masterworks criteria and artist list

Become proficient in our tech stack, tools and business systems, including: Hubspot, Slack, etc. etc. Outcompete your peers and begin challenging the incumbents

Benefits at Masterworks

Daily catered lunches

Free admission to art museums and galleries

Health, dental, and vision coverage with FSA options

Paid Parental Leave

PTO and 401k

Discounted Equinox membership

Happy hours, company outings, social clubs, and more!

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