Chief Investment Officer
About Savvy:
Wealth management is a $545 billion industry in the US, yet remains archaic and inefficient with low technology penetration. 75% of financial advisors don’t offer digital communication beyond email, and 62% still build financial plans manually in Excel. This leads to a poor client experience and results in financial advisors spending over 70% of their time on non-client facing, manual work.
Savvy is changing that. We’re building the most advisor-centric platform in wealth management: a digital-first solution that modernizes human financial advice. Advisors who partner with Savvy tap into AI-powered software, automated sales and marketing, and seamless back office workflows to scale faster and spend more time with clients.
We’ve raised over $105M to date from Thrive Capital, Canvas Ventures, Mark Casady (former LPL Financial CEO), and other top-tier investors. Our team is made up of repeat founders and operators who’ve helped build Airbnb, Square, Brex, Carta, Facebook, $200B+ RIAs, and more.
Savvy is at a pivotal point in its growth trajectory, having established strong product-market fit in providing a modern platform to financial advisors. We’ve surpassed $2.2 billion in AUM in less than three years, grown 600%+ in the last 18 months, and are entering the next phase of the company which involves rapid expansion of our product offering and continued revenue growth. Come help us scale!
The Role:
As we continue to scale, we are seeking our first Chief Investment Officer (CIO) to lead and shape the firm’s investment offerings. This is a foundational leadership role at a transformative moment in our growth.
The Chief Investment Officer will be responsible for developing and implementing the firm’s investment philosophy and portfolio strategies. This leader will drive client outcomes through thoughtful innovation across Savvy’s in-house investment offerings. In this highly cross-functional role, the CIO will work closely with our Advisory, Marketing, Product, and Operations teams and will represent the firm externally to various stakeholders, including clients and prospective advisors.
This role requires a blend of deep investment expertise, high-level strategic thinking, and the roll-up-your-sleeves mentality necessary in a startup environment. The ideal candidate is a resourceful, ambitious team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to help build something from the ground up.
Responsibilities:
Define and evolve the firm’s core investment philosophy and portfolio construction frameworks.
Develop scalable portfolios tailored to high net worth individuals, with sensitivity to tax efficiency, liquidity, and client preferences.
Drive client adoption of the firm's investment offerings.
Oversee investment research and due diligence on asset classes, strategies, and third-party managers.
Serve as the investment voice of the firm in client meetings & communications, media appearances, and prospective advisor discussions.
Partner with Marketing to ensure timely communications, quarterly webinars, short videos, and commentary regarding market and investment performance.
Partner with advisors to deliver high-impact investment narratives and support client acquisition and retention.
Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to build tools and systems that enable scalable investment implementation and reporting.
Lead the firm’s investment committee, and ensure ongoing alignment with fiduciary standards and regulatory requirements.
Stays abreast of industry trends and innovations and continuously look for opportunities to improve our client investment offerings.
Must have:
15+ years of experience in investment management, preferably with exposure to high net worth client segments.
Proven track record of designing and implementing successful investment strategies and portfolios with meaningful client adoption.
Deep understanding of asset allocation, risk management, manager due diligence, and behavioral finance.
Familiarity with tax-aware investing, custom indexing, fixed income strategies, cash management solutions, alternatives, and private investments.
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate complex investment concepts to a variety of audiences.
Strong understanding of the latest trends and providers within the asset management industry.
Experience representing an investment firm or platform in both internal and external stakeholder settings.
Strong alignment with a client-first, fiduciary standard of care.
CFA, MBA, or other relevant advanced degrees or credentials.
Nice to have:
Prior experience in a startup or fast-growing entrepreneurial environment.
Comfort working across cross-functional teams including Product, Marketing, Operations, Compliance, and Growth.
History of media appearances, demonstrating authority in financial markets.
Additional Information:
Savvy Wealth is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that values diversity and individual contributions.
Benefits:
Competitive salary and equity package
Unlimited PTO + paid company holidays
Access to best in class medical, dental, and vision plans
Company 401(k), Commuter, and HSA/FSA plans
NYC office in the heart of Manhattan
Lunch, dinner, and snacks provided in the office
Parental leave coverage (8 weeks) and support (Tilt)
Access to virtual mental health care (Spring Health), vision related benefits (XP Health), and health concierge (Rightway) to help you find the right care
Access to counseling for stress management, dependent care, nutrition, fitness, legal, and financial issues (Guardian WorkLifeMatters EAP)
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