Why Join Thrivent?

Thrivent is a mission-driven financial services organization empowering Christians to flourish as they pursue a life well planned. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, we combine the power of advice, expertise, and technology to help our clients achieve financial clarity, confidence, and purpose. As a Fortune 500 company with a not-for-profit heritage, Thrivent offers a unique culture where faith, finance, and community intersect. Join our dynamic team in Minneapolis and contribute to meaningful work that impacts lives while advancing your career in the financial services industry.

At Thrivent, you'll enjoy a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and work-life balance. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion fosters innovation, and our hybrid work model supports flexibility for Minneapolis-based roles. Be part of a forward-thinking organization leading in complex investment solutions, alternative investments, and holistic financial planning.

Role Description

The Complex Investment Solutions Manager plays a pivotal lead role in providing elite sales support to Thrivent Financial Associates (FAs) across all channels, including NPG, TAN, Career, Virtual, and more. This strategic position demands expertise in complex investment products such as alternative investments, digital assets, private credit, private equity, hedge funds, structured products, real assets, exchange funds, and cryptocurrency securities. You will deliver training, consult with FAs on product utilization, and partner with Thrivent Asset Management to develop and distribute proprietary investment solutions.

Key to success is your ability to align complex product distribution with Thrivent's overarching business strategy, while providing in-depth subject matter expertise to sophisticated investors. This role involves joint client presentations, market trend analysis, product innovation, and lifecycle management of alternative investment vehicles. If you thrive in a high-impact environment shaping the future of investment advisory services, this Minneapolis-based opportunity is for you.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Manages distribution of complex product execution, ensuring seamless alignment with Thrivent's overall business strategy and investment advisory goals.
• Provides lead role expertise on a wide array of complex investment products, including private credit, private equity, hedge funds, structured products, real assets, exchange funds, and cryptocurrency securities.
• Delivers comprehensive sales support to Financial Associates (FAs), including joint presentations to clients with sophisticated needs and complex financial portfolios.
• Evaluates market trends, competitor offerings, and investor demand to conceptualize and develop innovative product solutions.
• Oversees the structuring, launch, and ongoing lifecycle management of alternative investment vehicles and proprietary products.
• Partners with investment teams, Thrivent Asset Management, and internal stakeholders to create and distribute sales strategies for proprietary investments.
• Develops and delivers strategic training programs on complex investment products to enhance FA capabilities across all channels.
• Consults with FAs on optimal use of complex solutions, driving adoption and client satisfaction in Minneapolis and beyond.
• Monitors regulatory changes in digital assets and alternatives, ensuring compliance and competitive positioning.

Required Skills

Success in this role requires a blend of technical expertise, sales acumen, and strategic vision. Thrivent seeks candidates with proven proficiency in the following areas:

• Deep knowledge of alternative investments including private equity and hedge funds
• Expertise in digital assets, cryptocurrency securities, and blockchain technologies
• Strong sales support and training delivery skills for financial advisors
• Market trend analysis and competitive intelligence gathering
• Product lifecycle management for structured products and real assets
• Strategic partnership building with asset management teams
• Client presentation and joint pitching to high-net-worth individuals
• Regulatory compliance in complex securities and investment advisory
• Product innovation and development in financial services
• Business strategy alignment for investment distribution

Education & Experience

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in investment management, alternative investments, or financial advisory services.
• Hold or ability to obtain Series 7, Series 63, and Series 65/66 licenses.
• Proven track record in sales support, product training, or complex product distribution within a financial services firm.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with proprietary product development and lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with Thrivent's ecosystem or similar advisor networks.
• Minneapolis-area network in financial services a plus.

Compensation Overview

Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives, reflecting market rates for senior roles in Minneapolis. Total compensation includes bonuses tied to business results and product distribution success.

Benefits

Thrivent offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; generous PTO; parental leave; wellness programs; professional development stipends; and faith-based community involvement opportunities. Hybrid work available for Minneapolis location.

Apply Today: Join Thrivent's Minneapolis team as Complex Investment Solutions Manager and shape the future of financial planning. Search 'Complex Investment Solutions Manager Thrivent Minneapolis' for more opportunities in alternative investments careers.