Account Executive NYC and London Office: London | New York

Wayfindi; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering AI company at the forefront of transforming financial services. As an Account Executive, you'll sell innovative AI solutions that reshape workflows in top financial institutions. This role offers the chance to engage with senior stakeholders, develop strategic pipelines, and communicate the value of advanced AI technologies. Be part of a dynamic team driving results and shaping the future of asset management. With competitive compensation and a culture that fosters growth, this is an exciting opportunity for those eager to make an impact in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Performance incentives

Growth opportunities

Team culture offsite events

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of proven sales experience in financial services or asset management.
• Ability to articulate AI technologies to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to identify and close new opportunities in financial services.
• Nurture relationships with business leaders and communicate AI solution value.

Skills

Sales Expertise

Client Engagement

Pipeline Generation

AI and Data Knowledge

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Auquan is a pioneering AI company transforming financial services by automating deep, complex knowledge work. Our intelligent AI agents help finance professionals eliminate tedious manual processes and make faster, smarter decisions. Backed by top-tier investors and trusted by 40% of the top 50 global financial firms, we’re at the forefront of autonomous agentic AI in finance.

With engineering and product teams growing across the US, UK, and India, we’re building an elite force of innovators ready to redefine what’s possible with AI and machine learning.

About the role

As an Account Executive at Auquan, you will be responsible for selling AI solutions and data insights that are reshaping workflows in top financial institutions, including major banks, private equity firms, and asset managers. You’ll own the entire sales cycle - the role requires not just sales acumen, but the credibility to engage with clients who expect nothing less than excellence. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future sales function for one of the most important companies being built for financial services over the next decade.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pipeline Generation: Develop and execute strategies to identify, qualify, and close new opportunities across financial services and asset management markets.

• Client Engagement: Be highly polished and ooze credibility, nurture relationships with business leaders at the top end of the IQ scale, effectively communicating the value of Auquan’s AI-driven ESG data solutions.

• Solution Selling: Translate AI and data technologies into clear, compelling business solutions that address clients’ ESG, compliance, and risk management challenges.

• Market Expertise: Stay informed about ERC trends, regulatory developments, and challenges within the financial services sector.

• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams including product, marketing, and customer success to ensure alignment and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

What We’re Looking For:

• Pipeline Builder : High energy individual with a tenacity to build a tactical strategy for continual pipeline growth, with outbound skills that stand out against the crowd

• Proven Sales Expertise in Mid-Market : A track record of success in sales with 2 years minimum exposure finding and closing deals, preferably within financial services or asset management space

• AI and Data Knowledge: Ability to quickly grasp and articulate the value of advanced AI technologies to non-technical audiences.

• Discovery Excellence: Skilled in identifying client pain points and mapping them to tailored solutions, leaving no requirement uncovered.

• Relationship Builder: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to engage senior-level stakeholders.

• Self-Starter: Entrepreneurial mindset with the drive to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Why Join Us?

• Work at the forefront of AI innovations in the ESG markets within Asset Management. This is Next Generation technology at its very best

• Help us raise the bar. Learn from the best. Be part of an incredibly smart team, highly skilled, who drive urgency and results in everything they do!

• Opportunity to shape the future of financial services and asset management through transformative technology.

• Competitive compensation package, including base salary, performance incentives, and growth opportunities.

• Help be a part of and shape a fantastic culture. Experience team culture offsite events (last one in Thailand!).

• Huge opportunity to learn and develop skills in a highly innovative and evolving organisation. Grow with our growth !

• The base salary range for this role is between $100,000 and $150,000 for NY-based candidates and £60,000-£120,000 for London-based candidates. Factors that may impact the agreed upon salary within the range for a particular candidate include years of experience, level of education obtained, skill set, and other external factors. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional compensation such as performance-based bonuses or equity.

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