Client Director - Private Equity

Evalueserve; Great Chesterford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Evalueserve is seeking a highly motivated Business Development Director (Hunter) to expand our footprint within the Asset Management and Private Equity ecosystem. The successful candidate will identify, engage, and acquire new clients by positioning Evalueserve's research, analytics, due diligence, portfolio value creation, and technology-enabled solutions.

This is a pure hunter role focused on opening new doors, building pipelines, and closing strategic opportunities with AM/PE firms and their

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in business development, consulting, or solution selling with a focus on Asset Management/Private Equity or Financial Services.
• Demonstrated success in hunter roles with a track record of acquiring new clients and exceeding revenue targets.
• Experience selling outsourced services, research and analytics solutions, consulting services, or technology-enabled business solutions.
• Strong understanding of buy-side research processes, investment processes, portfolio management, and value creation initiatives.
• Proven ability to identify, develop, negotiate, and close large, complex, multi-year engagements.
• Experience engaging and influencing senior executives and decision-makers.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset and ownership of sales outcomes.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings, conferences, and business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Drive new client acquisition within AM/PE and financial services through prospecting and relationship-building.
• Develop and execute a targeted go-to-market strategy focused on AM/PE firms, operating partners, deal teams, and portfolio executives.
• Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline via networking, referrals, events, digital outreach, and partnerships.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new opportunities aligned with Evalueserve's service offerings.

Skills

Hunter

New client acquisition

Relationship management

Negotiation

Communication

Travel willingness

Tools

Hubspot

Job description

Elevate Your Impact Through Innovation and Learning!

Evalueserve is a global leader in managed services that empower smarter decision-making and streamline critical workflows for more than 30% of the Fortune 500 companies across 45 countries. With over 4,500 professionals worldwide, our solutions are grounded in deep domain expertise and enhanced by cutting‑edge AI and automation to boost productivity and scale client impact. Over the last 25 years, we have helped clients transform how they work and today we are pushing the frontier further with generative and agentic AI.

We foster a merit‑based and innovation‑driven culture that encourages creativity, continuous learning, and professional growth. Our hybrid working model provides international exposure and flexibility. Evalueserve has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® across four continents and ranks among the top 5% of global companies for diversity—alongside numerous awards across its solution lines.

About Financial Services

Evalueserve is a global leader in AI enhanced managed services, driving operational efficiency and scalability for top financial institutions. With 5,000 specialists worldwide, we combine deep domain expertise with AI and automation embedded directly into client workflows to deliver up to 40% productivity gains. Today, over 100 financial institutions partner with us, including 6 of the 10 largest global corporate and investment banks, leading asset managers, private markets firms, and regional players across North America, Latin America, EMEA, MENA, and APAC. We bring deep expertise across the deal lifecycle, credit lending operations, investment research, quantitative investment strategies, risk management, and more. Our solutions are regularly recognized by industry analysts such as Forrester, Chartis, and Everest Group.

Role Overview

Evalueserve is seeking a highly motivated and results‑driven Business Development Director (Hunter) to expand our footprint within the Asset Management (AM)/Private Equity (PE) ecosystem. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and acquiring new clients by positioning Evalueserve's research, analytics, due diligence, portfolio value creation, and technology‑enabled solutions.

This is a pure hunter role focused on opening new doors, building pipelines, and closing strategic opportunities with AM/PE firms and their portfolio companies.

Key Responsibilities

New Business Development

• Drive new client acquisition within the solution through proactive prospecting and relationship‑building.
• Develop and execute a targeted go‑to‑market strategy focused on AM/PE firms, operating partners, deal teams, and portfolio company executives.
• Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline through networking, referrals, industry conferences, digital outreach, and strategic partnerships.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities aligned with Evalueserve's service offerings.

Client Engagement & Solution Selling

• Establish trusted advisor relationships with senior stakeholders, including Partners, Managing Directors, Operating Partners, CFOs, and Portfolio Management teams.
• Understand client challenges and develop customized solutions leveraging Evalueserve's capabilities.

Revenue Generation

• Meet and exceed quarterly and annual new business revenue targets.
• Own the full sales lifecycle from prospect identification to deal closure.
• Accurately forecast opportunities and maintain sales activity within Hubspot.
• Drive cross‑selling opportunities by introducing new services and capabilities to newly acquired clients.

Market Leadership

• Develop a strong understanding of AM/PE market trends, industry dynamics, and competitive positioning.
• Represent Evalueserve at industry events, conferences, and networking forums.
• Collaborate with marketing, delivery, and practice teams to develop thought leadership and client engagement strategies.

Required Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in business development, consulting, or solution selling, with a strong focus on Asset Management/Private Equity or Financial Services,
• Demonstrated success in a hunter role with a proven track record of acquiring new clients and exceeding revenue targets.
• Experience selling outsourced services, research and analytics solutions, consulting services, or technology‑enabled business solutions.
• Strong understanding of buy side research processes, investment processes, portfolio management, and value creation initiatives.
• Proven ability to identify, develop, negotiate, and close large, complex, multi‑year engagements.
• Experience engaging and influencing senior executives and decision‑makers.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship‑management skills.
• Self‑starter with a highly entrepreneurial mindset and strong ownership of sales outcomes.
• Willingness to travel as required for client meetings, conferences, and business development activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Existing network of AM/PE firms, operating partners, and senior industry contacts.
• Experience selling analytics, research, AI, data management, or consulting services.
• Strong understanding of offshore, nearshore, and global delivery models.
• Experience working within professional services, knowledge services, or consulting organizations.

Disclaimer: The following job description serves as an informative reference for the tasks you may be required to perform. However, it does not constitute an integral component of your employment agreement and is subject to periodic modifications to align with evolving circumstances .

Please Note : We appreciate the accuracy and authenticity of the information you provide, as it plays a key role in your candidacy. As part of the Background Verification Process, we may verify your employment, education, and other details. Please ensure all information is factual and submitted on time. For any assistance, your recruiter is available to support you.

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