Account Executive
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Competitive salary range with substantial benefits and an emerging company in a unique financial niche.
- Competitive salary potential ($80,000 - $90,000/year).
- Strong commitment to employee benefits and growth.
- Opportunity to work in a niche, high-value investment arena.
Pros
- Innovative sector with unique investment opportunities.
- Salary structure includes commission that boosts earning potential.
- Strong company benefits and culture enhancing job satisfaction.
Cons
- Requires in-office presence, limiting flexibility.
- Sales roles can be highly competitive and target-driven.
- Interest in art may not be universal among candidates.
Who it's for
Mid to senior level • In-office
Good fit
- Individuals with financial advisory experiences.
- Professionals excited about art and finance intersections.
- Sales-oriented candidates looking to leverage unique offerings.
Not recommended for
- Candidates unhappy with a strict office policy.
- Those with no interest or experience in finance.
- Individuals seeking a more traditional sales experience.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
About Masterworks
Masterworks is a fintech platform that allows anyone to invest in SEC-qualified shares of multi-million dollar paintings by names like Banksy, Basquiat, and Picasso. In just three short years, we have built a portfolio of nearly $800 million in world-class artworks, introducing over 700,000 individuals to the $1.7 trillion art market.
Masterworks has been covered by major media publications such as The New York Times, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, and the Financial Times, and was recently recognized as one of the Top 50 Startups in the US by LinkedIn.
In 2021, Masterworks achieved unicorn status raising $110M in its Series A fundraising round at a valuation exceeding $1 billion.
Our 200+ employees are based out of our offices at Brookfield Place in the Financial District of New York City. With an entirely in-office team, there are endless opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and learning.
Why Masterworks?
- Do you thrive on disruption?
- Do you want to live at the cutting edge of finance, technology, and art?
- Are you passionate about democratizing alternative investments?
- Do you enjoy meaningful work that has a noticeable impact on business performance?
If you answered “Yes” to any of the above, we’d love to hear from you!
Position Overview
Masterworks is looking for Account Executives to do outbound work to potential investors by phone, igniting their interest in investing in art, and scheduling them to speak with one of our Senior Financial Advisors. We are seeking passionate individuals to educate investors about art as an asset class.
Our ideal candidate has 1-5 years of sales or advisory experience within an education in finance or experience in the financial services industry.
Responsibilities
- Outbound dials to prospective customers
- Speaking to the inner workings of Masterworks, explaining art as an asset class
- Scheduling investor appointments with the Senior Investment Advisor team
Requirements Or Skill Sets
- 1-5 years of sales, advisory, or financial services experience
- Finance or Business degree
- Strong interest in alternative assets, financial markets, and macroeconomics
- Interest in art is a plus
- Experience using CRM tools is a plus
- Highly organized, results-driven, competitive personality
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to work full time out of our New York City office
- Must be eligible to work in the US - no exceptions
Benefits At Masterworks
- Daily catered lunches
- Free admission to art museums and galleries
- Health, dental, and vision coverage with FSA options
- PTO and 401k
- Discounted Equinox membership
- Happy hours, company outings, social clubs, and more!
How does Masterworks think about compensation?
The on-target earnings for this role are between $80,000 - $90,000 (including commission).
The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith salary range for this role and is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. Specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on factors such as education, experience, qualifications, and alignment with market data. Exceptional candidates may receive salaries outside of the posted ranges.
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