Hedge Fund Sales

MSCI; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join MSCI as a junior salesperson in the Hedge Fund Index Client Coverage team in London. This role focuses on driving new business and managing client relationships within the hedge fund segment. You will work closely with internal teams while leveraging your problem-solving and communication skills to meet client needs. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and eager to develop within a supportive environment that fosters innovation and performance.

Benefits

Transparent compensation schemes

Flexible working arrangements

Global Orientation program for new hires

Access to LinkedIn Learning Pro

Multi-directional career paths

Qualifications

• 1-5 years experience; eagerness to learn and develop is essential.
• Prior sales exposure to hedge funds is a plus.
• Ability to engage clients confidently.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify opportunities in the hedge fund segment.
• Engage prospects through strategic outreach.
• Manage the full client lifecycle.

Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Ability

Commercial Mindset

Organised and Detail-Oriented

Self-Motivated and Proactive

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Your Team Responsibilities

MSCI is a global leader in investment decision support tools and services, powering better investment decisions through data, technology, and research. We are seeking a self-motivated and solutions-driven junior salesperson to join our Hedge Fund Index Client Coverage team in London.

This is rare opportunity to join a high-impact team focused on driving new business and deepening our relationships within the hedge fund segment. You'll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external prospects to position MSCI's globally renowned index solutions. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives on uncovering opportunities and solving client challenges with insight and creativity.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Drive New Business: Identify and qualify opportunities to expand MSCI's footprint within the hedge fund segment across EMEA.
• Client Engagement: Engage prospects through strategic outreach - including email, calls, and in-person meetings - and lead meaningful discovery conversations to align MSCI solutions with client needs.
• End-to-End Relationship Management: Manage the full client lifecycle, from initial engagement and presentations to contract negotiation and deal closure.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Product Management, Client Service, Marketing, Legal, and Sales colleagues to ensure strategic alignment and client satisfaction.
• Sales Operations: Maintain accurate records in Salesforce, ensuring strong forecasting discipline and smooth handoff to implementation and support teams.
• Partner with Senior Sales Colleagues: Collaborate on strategy, deal development, and client management to ensure a seamless and effective sales process.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• Experience: 1-5 years experience. Prior sales exposure to hedge funds is a plus and former sell-side/financial services experience is advantageous. But a willingness to learn and develop is essential.
• Self-Motivated and Proactive: You take initiative, are intellectually curious and follow through on opportunities.
• Strong Communication Skills: You can clearly articulate ideas, engage clients confidently, and adapt your message to different audiences.
• Commercial Mindset: You have a natural interest in business development and are motivated by goals, metrics, and growth.
• Problem-Solving Ability: You approach challenges with curiosity and logic, and you're quick to find practical, client-focused solutions.
• Organised and Detail-Oriented: You manage your time well, keep track of outreach and tasks, and ensure nothing slips through the cracks.
• Tech Comfort: Familiarity with Salesforce and ChatGPT.

About MSCI

What we offer you

• Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.

• Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.

• A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.

• A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.

• Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.

• Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.

• We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women's Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose - to power better investment decisions. You'll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [e-mail] and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.

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