Business Development, Private Asset Valuations

S&P Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services leader is seeking a Business Development Lead to drive revenue growth and client relationship management in private markets. The ideal candidate will have subject matter expertise in asset valuation, strong analytical, and communication skills. This position offers comprehensive benefits, a collaborative work environment, and a chance to take on leadership in go-to-market strategies.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Access to growth resources

Competitive pay and retirement planning

Best-in-class family benefits

Qualifications

• Expertise in one or more areas: asset valuation, fund accounting, or sales.
• Ability to manage complex projects independently.
• Strong business acumen with client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a product expert on private asset valuations.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and prospects.
• Lead client demos and meetings.

Skills

Subject matter expertise in private markets

Advanced Excel skills

Client-facing responsibilities

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.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• 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.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

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.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: [e-mail] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

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Posted On: 2025-11-21

Location: London, United Kingdom