Head of RIA/BD Sales & Partnerships

San Francisco, California

Savvly
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About the Opportunity

Are you a seasoned Head of Sales or a high-performing VP with a strong network in the wealth management space? Or perhaps you're a driven rising star-someone with sharp instincts, a deep understanding of financial services, and a desire to help reshape the future of retirement?


Savvly is looking for a dynamic and strategic Sales Leader to spearhead our entry into the RIA, broker-dealer, and wealth management channels. This is a unique opportunity to define the sales vision and strategy at a disruptive fintech company on a mission to revolutionize retirement outcomes.


About Savvly

Savvly is a Techstars and Fortune 500-backed fintech company building a longevity-hedged investment product that helps individuals reach retirement goals faster, with less capital.


Our mission is simple: to create a world where everyone can experience financial security, no matter how long they live.


With 2 out of 3 retirees in the U.S. running out of money, our product is designed to challenge the status quo and offer a smarter, more resilient solution. Backed by a world-class team-from ex-McKinsey, Allianz, and Aon executives to engineers who've exited to public companies-Savvly is positioned to lead one of the most exciting shifts in WealthTech.


What You'll Do

  • Close Savvly's first RIA, broker-dealer, and wealth management clients
  • Own and execute our go-to-market strategy in the advisor space
  • Guide product and tech teams based on client needs and feedback
  • Drive strategic sales decisions and shape operational processes
  • Collaborate with Marketing to craft compelling sales collateral and campaigns
  • Travel up to 50% to meet clients and partners nationwide
  • Act as a key member of the leadership team, helping scale the business

Who You Are

  • A proven sales leader with a strong track record in wealth management, retirement solutions, or asset management
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the drive to work in a fast-moving, high-growth startup environment
  • Comfortable engaging senior decision-makers and articulating complex financial concepts with clarity
  • Motivated to build a business, make a meaningful impact, and realize significant equity upside

Minimum Qualifications

  • Demonstrated success in sales roles with quota-carrying responsibility
  • Deep understanding of investment products or retirement solutions
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Series 65, 63, or 7 license (required)
  • Background in financial services: retirement, asset management, or insurance

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with or scaling an early-stage startup or fintech
  • Experience building and managing sales teams
  • Familiarity with enterprise sales cycles or long lead-time partnerships

Additional Details

  • Equity options are a meaningful part of the compensation package
  • Office time is flexible: 6-7 days per month initially; 1 day per week as your role scales
  • Out-of-state applicants are encouraged to apply if highly qualified

Ready to Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to join a well-funded fintech startup at the ground level, shape an entirely new product category, and earn a seat at the leadership table.


Date Posted: 02 May 2025
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