How to becone an Asset Manager

[Ryan Williams]

I am in the Chicagoland area, and the last 6 years of my career has been in technology sales. Recently, I have realized my strengths are more on the analytical side and I would like to transition to a role that will allow me to do work utilizing my strengths, and learn skills that will help me with multifamily investing. I have a degree in Finance, and have an advanced understanding of Excel.

Based on the positions I have seen, a role as an asset manager would be a dream job. Any tips for someone in my position to get my foot in the door?

[Bill F.]

@Ryan Williams

Network, network, network. 

You'll probably want to start at a larger institutional level or bulge bracket firm since they have much better training programs and reputations. 

When I was looking for jobs at Asset Management firms, I used LinkedIn to find anyone I had a connection with, school, prior jobs, friends of friends ect, reached out to them, and asked to meet for coffee. 

Have your elevator pitch ready to go and know your answers to why RE, why now, why here/that company.