Business Development, Private Asset Valuations

S&P Global; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global market intelligence firm in London is seeking a Business Development Lead for their Private Markets Valuations team. This role involves driving revenue growth, engaging with clients, and shaping go-to-market strategies. Candidates should have subject matter expertise in private markets or asset valuation, alongside exceptional analytical and communication skills. The firm offers a range of benefits, including competitive pay and flexible downtime.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Continuous learning resources

Retirement planning

Family-friendly perks

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Expertise in private markets, asset valuation, or sales required.
• Advanced Excel skills needed.
• Proven project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a product expert on private asset valuations.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Lead go-to-market initiatives for valuation services.

Skills

Subject matter expertise in private markets

Analytical skills including advanced Excel

Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects

Strong business acumen

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 12

The Role: Business Development Lead, Private Markets Valuations

The Team: The Private Market Valuations team is a market leader in supporting our clients with independent valuations of illiquid debt and private equity investments. The business development team is responsible for leading client engagement and commercial strategy for the business.

The Impact: This role drives revenue growth, go-to-market strategy, and client relationship management to expand the firm’s footprint in the private markets.

What’s in it for you:

• Represent the firm externally and grow relationships with prospects and clients.
• Participate in new business initiatives in private markets, a key area of strategic growth and investment for S&P Global.
• Take on a leadership role in defining the future of our go-to-market strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a product expert on private asset valuations and assist sales teams in presenting our solutions to the market.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients and prospects. Assist with renewals and client inquiries about our services.
• Organize and lead client demos, meetings, webinars, and roundtables to promote solutions and gather feedback.
• Lead go-to-market initiatives and campaigns for valuation services targeting private market participants.
• Partner with the marketing team to develop sales enablement materials and thought leadership pieces, including white papers.
• Identify and execute cross-sell campaigns.
• Contribute to the development of internal business performance analysis tools and processes for tracking sales and revenue metrics.

What We’re Looking For:

• Subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas: private markets, asset valuation, fund accounting, fintech, or sales.
• Analytical skills including advanced Excel capabilities and the ability to manage and use business intelligence tools.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex projects and report on results.
• Strong business acumen and a track record in a role with client-facing responsibilities.
• Excellent communication, organization, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Collaborative mindset and a willingness to work intensively with colleagues.

About S&P Global Market Intelligence:

At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

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