Fund Administration Sales to Private Markets Funds

Meredith Brown Associates Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Meredith Brown Associates Ltd is seeking a senior Sales professional to drive new business in private equity and venture capital fund sectors across Europe. The role involves originating mandates, presenting the firm's fund administration and related services, and building long-term client relationships with private capital managers.

You will own the complete sales cycle from lead generation to close, collaborating with Delivery and R&D to tailor operating models and commercial structures.

Qualifications

• 5+ years selling into private equity funds at a fund administrator or similar.
• Proven track record closing large contracts.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities to engage senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Originate and close new mandates with private equity and venture capital managers across Europe.
• Present tailored pitches and commercial structures to prospects.
• Map target clients, influencers, and referral channels.
• Own the full sales cycle from lead gen to close.
• Collaborate with Delivery and R&D to align operating models.
• Support BD activities at industry events and conferences.
• Cross-sell with other regions and asset classes.
• Develop segmentation and coverage models.
• Maintain disciplined pipeline management and forecasting.

Skills

Private equity selling

Fund administration knowledge

New business development

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Sales cycle

Presentation skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Economics

Job description

Our client, a dynamic and global Fund Services platform provider, is looking to hire a senior Sales candidate to drive sales efforts for fund administration across the venture capital, private equity / private credit fund sectors. The role will focus on originating and converting new business with private capital managers, building long-term relationships, and positioning the firm’s full platform of solutions. Only candidates with strong experience in selling into private equity funds at a fund administrator or adjacent company should apply.

Role & Responsibilities

• Originate and close new client mandates with private equity and venture capital managers across Europe.
• Introduce top tier clients to the wide range of product offerings, including Fund Administration, digital KYC, portfolio management, reporting and analytics, investor management, investor portal, valuations and data collection.
• Map target clients, influencers, and referral channels, and drive accountability for coverage and execution.
• Own the entire sales cycle, from lead generation to close.
• Work with Delivery and R&D teams to devise the optimum operating model for prospects.
• Develop tailored pitches, proposals, and commercial structures for private equity managers.
• Partner with product and solutions teams to refine messaging and provide client feedback on market requirements.
• Support the Business Development team at industry events, conferences and seminars.
• Collaborate with colleagues in other regions and asset class segments to cross-sell and share intelligence.
• Proven track record (at least 5 years) in selling into Private Equity and Venture Capital funds at a Fund Administrator or adjacent company (such as data, SaaS, fintech firms).
• Have experience with, and ideally existing contacts within the private capital markets community (lawyers, investors, bankers, accountants) as well as within the General Partner / Limited Partner / PortCo communities.
• Good understanding of fund structures (Private Equity, Venture Capital, Private Capital).
• Strategic thinker with experience building segmentation and coverage models.
• Experience managing a pipeline and closing large contracts.
• Proven ability to execute, especially negotiation and closing.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage at senior levels.
• Strong organisational skills and disciplined pipeline management.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, or related field.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages preferred.