Founding Account Executive—Distribution Channels at Aqua

About Aqua Aqua is the operating system for wealth channel alternatives. We are building the platform for independent broker-dealers (IBDs) and independent financial advisors (RIAs) to invest in alternative assets. We are on track to process $5B in new transactions for 2025, with customer logos including some of the largest RIAs/BDs in the nation and asset managers including Blackstone, Apollo, JLL, Blue Owl, etc. About the Role We are seeking a driven Founding Account Executive—Distribution Channel to lead sales of our investor portal and platform into the Independent Broker-Dealer (IBD) and independent financial advisor (RIA) channels. Our platform enables firms to centralize data, streamline operations, and enhance visibility across all alternative asset investments. The Founding Account Executive will own the full sales cycle—identifying prospects, building relationships with senior IBD/RIA decision-makers, and driving deals to close. Success in this role requires a mix of enterprise sales skills, understanding of RIA and broker-dealer operations, and the ability to position our platform as a strategic solution in a highly regulated industry. What You’ll Do Sales & Business Dev