Director, Business Development — RIA Distribution

All Jobs  >  Director, Business Development — RIA Distribution Apply Director, Business Development — RIA Distribution Chesterfield, MO Apply Description At Larson Capital Management LLC we are seek a Director of Business Development — RIA Distribution to join as LCM’s primary external-facing capital formation hire, responsible for building and owning the firm’s RIA distribution channel from the ground up. This is a high-impact, commercially driven role tasked with prospecting, cultivating, and closing relationships with independent registered investment advisors (RIAs) across the country, with the goal of establishing LCM’s private real estate offerings as a core alternative allocation for RIA clients.The ideal candidate brings an existing network of RIA relationships they can activate quickly, a deep understanding of how independent advisors evaluate and allocate to alternative investments, and a proven track record of raising capital in a competitive external distribution environment. This is not a relationship maintenance role — it is a channel-building mandate that requires genuine hunter instincts, commercial accountability, and the ability to represent LCM’s investment platform credibly to sophisticated allocators.Responsibilities:RIA Channel DevelopmentProspect, cultivate, and close relationships with independent RIAs, targeting advisors with client bases well-suited to private real estate allocations.Build LCM’s RIA distribution channel from the ground up, establishing a pipeline of active relationships and converting them to capital commitments.Maintain and grow a geographic territory of RIA relationships, with accountability for AUM raised and pipeline growth metrics.Represent LCM at industry conferences, RIA-focused events, and due diligence meetings to build brand awareness and expand the firm’s distribution reach.Identify and pursue new RIA partnership opportunities, including platform approvals and due diligence processes with RIA custodians and aggregators.Product Communication & EducationServe as a knowledgeable and credible voice for LCM’s investment platform in external advisor settings, communicating fund strategies, structures, performance drivers, and risk considerations clearly.Tailor messaging to the specific needs and investment frameworks of independent RIAs and their end clients.Deliver compelling presentations, due diligence materials, and one-on-one conversations that move advisors through the evaluation and commitment process.Stay current on private real estate market trends, competitive landscape, and RIA industry dynamics to position LCM effectively against alternatives.Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner with the Director of BD — Advisor Channel, IR, marketing, and investment teams to ensure consistent messaging and coordinated distribution strategy.Provide market feedback from RIA conversations to inform product development, fund structuring, and communication priorities.Coordinate with the Director of Marketing & Communications on RIA-facing collateral, pitch materials, and digital presence.Maintain accurate and organized records of RIA relationships, pipeline activity, meeting notes, and commitments in Salesforce CRM.Travel extensively to RIA offices, conferences, and industry events as required by the distribution mandate. Requirements Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field preferred.7–10 years of external-facing capital raising or RIA distribution experience, with a demonstrated track record of closing new allocator relationships.Existing network of RIA relationships with the ability to activate quickly upon joining LCM.Deep understanding of how independent RIAs evaluate, approve, and allocate to alternative investments, including private real estate.Strong knowledge of private real estate fund structures, alternative investment vehicles, and private...