Careers at Graduate Leverage
In 2003, a group of Harvard Business School classmates launched Graduate Leverage (GL), a student run organization with the goal of helping fellow students manage the challenges of student loan debt. The consultative approach proved extremely beneficial to borrowers as thousands of graduate students around the country began to signup for GL's free information service.
Recognizing an opportunity to help students further lower the cost of their student debt through the use of collective bargaining, GL initiated a platform allowing it to function as an intermediary on behalf of students to secure better terms and rates. This innovative approach combined with personalized debt management advice helped thousands of students lower the cost of their student debt.
In 2006, GL launched its own life of loan servicing platform to provide students and financial aid offices a higher level of service and accountability. Central to this launch was the belief that effective debt management during repayment is critical to mitigating cost. Thus, GL has uniquely coupled its loan programs with its proprietary servicing and advisory platform enabling students to execute cost saving strategies.
Today, GL continues to help students and families by providing innovative products and services, such as student programs and debt advisory services, each designed to minimize the cost of education related debt. Graduate Leverage is widely praised by students throughout the country.
Why work at Graduate Leverage?
Graduate Leverage is ready to redefine student lending. If you're a committed individual who wants to be part of this change, Graduate Leverage is ready to welcome you to the team. Our commitment and dedication to our students and borrowers is the foundation of our business. Graduate Leverage employees receive competitive compensation, benefit plans, and a progressive work environment.
Current Opportunities
Senior Web Applications Developer - Boston (Waltham), MA Graduate Leverage is seeking a strong ASP.NET developer with 5 to 15 years experience to join a project team responsible for developing new web applications and maintaining existing applications. The developer will be responsible for creating components that will encompass the UI, business layer, and data layer of the applications.
This position is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced, start-up, team environment and has extensive room for professional growth.
Position Responsibilities: - Coding new web applications using Microsoft Visual Studio.Net 3.5 and C#
- Coding SQL Server 2005 objects (data modeling, stored procedures, etc)
- Coding WCF services using Visual Studio 2008
- Working with other members of the project team to assist in designing and architecting new solutions
- Working with members of the business community to help design the best solutions for a business problem
Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years current experience developing Microsoft ASP.NET applications using C#
- 3+ years current database experience, designing relational databases and developing stored procedures
- AJAX Toolkit, SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Integration Services, NHibernate, and SQL Analysis Services are all plusses
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Shane Becksted
Associate Vice President of Marketing - Boston (Waltham), MA
Graduate Leverage (GL), an entrepreneurial financial services company that was recently listed in Inc. Magazine's "Fastest Growing Private Companies", is currently seeking an AVP of Marketing for our headquarters in Waltham, MA. This position will manage and further develop GL's Market Research & Analytics group for the GL Advisor division and report directly to the Chief Marketing Officer. GL Advisor is a unique service designed to help professional graduates navigate financial issues and make the best decisions regarding their debt and other financial matters. Since 2003 GL has advised over 65,000 graduates from the nations top graduate programs.
This is a tremendous opportunity to join a collaborative and dynamic financial services company and have a direct impact to the growth of our innovative GL Advisor service. To learn more about our services, please visit our website: www.gladvisor.com
General duties: The candidate will be key contributor on the marketing team and primary responsibilities will include advancing the GL Advisor service offering by providing key insights and analysis from market, customer, and related product research activities. The candidate will structure and manage projects and work closely with other functional teams to impact product/service development and marketing strategies. The candidate must be able to independently identify research opportunities and needs, define objectives, and deliver meaningful results. The candidate will also work closely with the executive management team and participate in strategic planning activities.
Requirements: - Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to gather and synthesize data and research to develop actionable insights and recommendations
- Experience effectively managing teams and project based work streams
- Ability to work independently and ability to work cooperatively in a cross-functional environment
- Ability to learn quickly, understand challenges, and identify underlying concerns
- Flexibility or proven success working in a dynamic or rapidly changing environment
- High energy, positive attitude, and strong leadership abilities
Qualifications: - Deep financial acumen and experience in the financial services industry
- Proficiency in financial modeling and MS Excel
- Proficiency in developing executive level presentations
- Strategic consulting and / or strategic marketing experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree required (MBA preferred)
- 4-8 years of relevant work experience
Compensation includes: Base salary with bonus and commission potential and company interest participation.
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Shane Becksted
Assistant Vice President, Client Relations - Tampa, FL
GL Advisor, a division of Graduate Leverage (GL), is a unique service designed to help professional graduates navigate financial issues and make the best decisions regarding their debt and other financial matters. GL is a Boston-based, vertically integrated financial services company founded in 2003. Since its founding, GL has advised over 65,000 graduate students from the nation’s top universities.
GL Advisor is currently seeking an experienced inside sales manager based in the Tampa area to help sell our ground-breaking advisory services. This is a tremendous opportunity to join a collaborative and dynamic financial services company that was recently listed in Inc. Magazine’s "Fastest Growing Private Companies".
To learn more about our innovative services, please visit our website: www.gladvisor.com
General duties: - Build and manage professional inside sales team with emphasis on closing and maintaining long-term relationships with professional clients
- Manage multiple call center shifts and remote workers
- Proactively analyze trends related to client interactions and develop best practices to increase client conversion and word of mouth penetration
- Train and coach relationship managers on how to promote the GL Advisor service offerings, establish and manage new relationships, and facilitate a highly consultative sale
- Work closely with the SVP of Sales and participate in strategic planning and product development activities
Requirements: - Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent problem solving ability
- Strong information-seeking skills and proactive management style
- Ability to learn quickly, understand challenges, and identify underlying concerns
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group
- Ability to multi-task
Qualifications: - Proven track record developing and managing a professional inside sales team with emphasis on closing and maintaining long-term relationships with professional clients
- Financial acumen and/or experience in the financial services industry
- Bachelor's degree required
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and financial reporting on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
- Proficiency with MS Excel, including macros and pivot tables
- Proficiency with MS Access
Compensation includes: Base salary, performance bonuses, and equity participation
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Shane Becksted
GL Advisor Inside Sales Rep - Tampa, FL GL Advisor, a division of Graduate Leverage (GL), is a unique service designed to help professional graduates navigate financial issues and make the best decisions regarding their debt and other financial matters. GL is a Boston-based, vertically integrated financial services company founded in 2003. Since its founding, GL has advised over 65,000 graduate students from the nation’s top universities.
GL Advisor is currently seeking inside sales professionals based in the Tampa area to help sell our ground-breaking advisory services. This is a tremendous opportunity to join a collaborative and dynamic financial services company that was recently listed in Inc. Magazine’s "Fastest Growing Private Companies".
General Duties: The candidate will be responsible for promoting the GL Advisor service offering, establishing and managing new relationships, and facilitating a highly consultative sale. The candidate will also work closely with the SVP of Sales to proactively review clients' current and changing needs to identify and develop new service offerings.
Requirements: - Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Positive attitude and strong leadership abilities
- Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently
Qualifications: - Proven track record in a professional sales environment
- Financial acumen and/or experience in the financial services industry
- Bachelor’s degree required
Compensation includes: Base salary, performance bonuses, and equity participation
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Shane Becksted
GL Advisor Outside Sales Rep - Nationwide (except CA) GL Advisor, a division of Graduate Leverage (GL), is a unique service designed to help professional graduates navigate financial issues and make the best decisions regarding their debt and other financial matters. GL is a Boston-based, vertically integrated financial services company founded in 2003. Since its founding, GL has advised over 65,000 graduate students from the nation’s top universities.
GL Advisor is currently seeking sales professionals throughout the U.S. to help sell our ground-breaking advisory services. This is a tremendous opportunity to join a collaborative and dynamic financial services company that was recently listed in Inc. Magazine’s "Fastest Growing Private Companies".
General Duties: The candidate will be responsible for promoting the GL Advisor service offering both directly and via our channel partners, setting up client appointments, presenting to large audiences, establishing and managing new relationships, and facilitating a highly consultative sale. The candidate will work closely with the executive management team and participate in strategic planning and product development activities. In addition, the candidate will focus on:
- Proactively reviewing clients’ current and changing needs to identify and develop new service offerings
- Demonstrating involvement in the industry through active membership in financial professional organizations
Requirements: - Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
- High energy, positive attitude, and strong leadership abilities
- Willingness to travel within assigned territory and to selected conferences and internal meetings
- Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently
Qualifications: - Proven track record in a professional sales environment
- Financial acumen and/or experience in the financial services industry
- Bachelor’s degree required. MBA preferred
Compensation includes: Base salary, performance bonuses, and equity participation
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Shane Becksted
Financial Services Associate - Tampa, FL GL Advisor, a division of Graduate Leverage (GL), is a unique service designed to help professional graduates navigate financial issues and make the best decisions regarding their debt and other financial matters. GL is a Boston-based, vertically integrated financial services company founded in 2003. Since its founding, GL has advised over 65,000 graduate students from the nation’s top universities.
GL Advisor is currently seeking an experienced financial service professional in the Tampa area to help advance our ground-breaking advisory services. This is a tremendous opportunity to join a collaborative and dynamic financial services company that was recently listed in Inc. Magazine’s "Fastest Growing Private Companies".
To learn more about our innovative services, please visit our website: www.gladvisor.com
General duties: - Develop deep expertise in all aspects of the GL Advisor service offering and become a subject matter expert and in-house resource for client relationship managers
- Ensure quality of financial plans and consultations and identify enhancement opportunities
- Train and coach relationship managers on how to promote the GL Advisor service offerings, and address complex financial scenarios
- Work closely with the product development team to enhance and expand service offering
Requirements: - Ability to articulate and explain simple and complex financial concepts
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent problem solving ability
- Ability to learn quickly, understand challenges, and identify underlying concerns
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a cross-functional environment
- Ability to multi-task
Qualifications: - Experienced in the development and delivery of financial plans for clients
- Deep financial acumen and experience in the financial services industry
- Proficiency in financial modeling and MS Excel
- Experienced CFP or CFA or working toward those certifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
Compensation includes: Base salary with commission and equity participation.
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Shane Becksted
*GL is not accepting resumes from recruiters at this time.