Business Development Director

Mason Blake; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a thriving boutique investment management firm seeking a Business Development Director. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your extensive network in the institutional market to drive sales and foster relationships with investors across the UK and Europe. This position is perfect for a dynamic individual with a passion for sales and a desire to thrive in a start-up, entrepreneurial environment. You will be instrumental in shaping the sales strategy, managing new business activities, and coordinating marketing programs for new funds. If you are ready to make an impact in a high-performing culture, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development within investment management.
• Strong understanding of institutional equity markets in the UK and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Manage business activities to drive sales across the UK and Europe.
• Identify market opportunities and develop effective sales strategies.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Strategy

Networking

Market Analysis

Education

Degree in Finance or Business

Job description

A thriving boutique investment management firm is looking for an experienced Business Development Director to drive their institutional equity business. The firm requires a candidate with a strong network in the institutional market across the UK and Europe.

Working as part of a small high performing investment team, you will be responsible for identifying and building relationships with investors. Key elements of the role include:

1. Manage new business activities across the UK and Europe to drive sales for the firm
2. Identify market opportunities and develop the sales strategy
3. Co-ordinate the marketing program for the new fund and oversee all communications.
4. Lead sales meetings to bring on new clients and close sales

This team has a high performing culture and they are looking for an enthusiastic candidate who is passionate about sales. The role would suit a candidate that is keen to work in a start-up, entrepreneurial environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the long only equities business. Strong institutional market knowledge across the UK and Europe is essential and European language skills would be beneficial.