Hedge Fund Director of Sales | EMEA

Selby Jennings; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm is seeking a seasoned Director of Sales for its London office. The successful candidate will drive distribution efforts across the EMEA region, cultivating relationships with institutional investors and identifying new business opportunities. This is a high-growth environment offering significant travel potential and exposure to emerging markets.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in hedge fund sales, particularly within the EMEA region.
• A well-established network of allocator relationships.
• Strong technical understanding of investment products.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales initiatives for hedge fund offerings across EMEA.
• Cultivate relationships with institutional investors.
• Identify new business opportunities and engage with clients.

Skills

Hedge fund sales

Relationship management

Sales cycle management

Investment product understanding

Job description

Director of Sales - EMEA

An expanding investment management firm specialising in liquid alternative strategies is looking to hire a seasoned sales professional for its London office. With multi-billions in assets under management, the firm offers a range of hedge fund strategies. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving distribution efforts across the EMEA region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sales initiatives for the firm's hedge fund offerings, with a focus on broadening the client base throughout EMEA.
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with institutional investors, providing strategic insights into fund performance and positioning.
• Identify new business opportunities and leverage existing networks to introduce the firm to new geographies and allocator segments.
• Travel regularly across key markets to engage with clients and prospects.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated success in hedge fund sales, particularly within the EMEA region.
• A well-established network of allocator relationships.
• Strong technical understanding of investment products and the ability to independently manage the sales cycle.
• Familiarity with both quantitative and discretionary strategies is advantageous.

What the Firm Offers

• A high-growth environment, having almost tripled AUM in recent years.
• A proven track record of launching and managing top-performing strategies.
• Opportunities to contribute to international expansion, including recent office openings abroad.
• Exposure to emerging markets in Asia and North America, with significant travel potential.