Hybrid Business Development Assistant bei Pzena investment management

Pzena Investment Management; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm seeks an assistant to support the EMEA Business Development team in London. The role involves coordinating business development initiatives and providing administrative support. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills, and relevant experience, and be proficient in Salesforce and Microsoft Office. The role offers a hybrid working environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Health coverage

Life assurance

Income protection

Pension

Charitable giving programs

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of business development and sales support experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the investment management industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and distribute prospect reports, manage Salesforce tasks.
• Assist with scheduling meetings and preparing marketing materials.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Task management

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Pzena Investment Management, LLC is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer managing approximately $70 billion in global equity assets. We provide equity investment management services for institutional investors, leading corporate, public, and individual clients worldwide through separate accounts, sub-advised mutual funds, and other commingled vehicles since our founding in 1995.

Our team of approximately 160 employees is mainly based in Manhattan, with additional offices in London, Dublin, and Melbourne. As a growing company in terms of team size, locations, and assets under management, we seek partners, not just employees, at every level. We invest in your career and have a strong track record of internal mobility.

We are looking for an assistant to support the EMEA Business Development team in London and Europe, coordinating with teams based in NY, Dublin, and the European/UK Compliance entities. This role reports to the Marketing and Client Services Administrative Manager and will work alongside a Marketing and Client Services assistant. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, strong written and verbal communication, keen attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and meet deadlines. Ability to work collaboratively across offices and time zones is essential.

Responsibilities:

Business Development Support – 80% of time

• Develop, coordinate, and distribute prospect reports (commentaries, statements, questionnaires) within deadlines.
• Coordinate with the Request for Proposal (RFP) team and the Business Development team.
• Maintain relevant information in Salesforce in collaboration with the Sales team.
• Manage Salesforce Engage and mass mailing activities.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects and research prospects.
• Coordinate interviews, webinars, and meetings.

Administrative Support – 20% of time

• Schedule meetings and conference rooms for the sales team.
• Prepare marketing materials for calls and meetings, manage calendars, and handle other administrative tasks.

Activities may change at any time.

Note: We currently operate in a hybrid environment with 4 days in the office and 1 day remote, plus an additional 15 days of flexible remote work.

Qualifications:

• College degree preferred or relevant financial services experience.
• 1-3+ years of business development and sales support experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the investment management industry is a plus.
• Experience with Salesforce is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Availability to work Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:30 pm, on-site at least Monday-Thursday.

Note: Pzena Investment Management will not sponsor employment authorization for this position at this time.

Working at Pzena

We are committed to employee success and wellbeing, offering benefits like health coverage, life assurance, income protection, pension, and charitable giving programs. We support professional growth through mentorship, Lunch & Learns, and workgroups. Our culture emphasizes team building through social events, holiday celebrations, and wellness initiatives.

Pzena Investment Management is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact [email protected]