Senior Business Development Director – Hedge Fund Administration

SS&C Technologies; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Senior Business Development Director to identify and win new mandates in the hedge fund sector. This role, based in London with a hybrid work model, offers a career with significant earnings potential and the chance to lead commercial negotiations in an expanding client base. Candidates should have proven sales experience in hedge funds and strong industry contacts.

Benefits

Professional Development Reimbursement

Competitive holiday scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

Hands-On Training

Qualifications

• Proven track record of identifying and winning Hedge Fund mandates.
• Senior contacts with global Prime Brokers.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong pipeline of new clients in hedge funds.
• Lead sales process and commercial negotiations.
• Participate in industry events and build firm’s brand.

Skills

Hedge funds sales experience

Relationship management

Communication skills

Proven sales record

Job description

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.

Job Title: Senior Business Development Director – Hedge Fund Administration

Location: London - Hybrid

SS&C Financial Services

About SS&C Technologies

SS&C is a global provider of investment, financial services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Named to Fortune 1000 list as top U.S. company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut and has 28,000+ employees in over 100 offices in 40+ countries. Some 22,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest institutions to local firms, manage and account for their investments using SS&C's products and services.

SS&C Hedge Fund Services

As a leading innovator in alternative investment technology solutions and services, SS&C Hedge Fund Services has over 2,500+ Clients Services as well as $1.5 Trillion total assets under administration. We have assembled an exceptional team of over 7,500 experts located in 30 offices across 11 countries. On top of this - the Senior Management Team has over 20 years-worth of industry experience to draw upon.

Why You Will Love It Here!

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model
• Your Future: Professional Development Reimbursement including access to SS&C University
• Work/Life Balance: Competitive holiday scheme
• Your Wellbeing: Competitive benefits designed to support the wellbeing of our staff
• Diversity & Inclusion: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised throughout your career

Overview

Leading independent Fund Administration business with offices in multiple jurisdictions including London, US, Dublin, Luxembourg, Jersey, Guernsey, Singapore, Luxembourg, and Cayman, looking for a New Business Development Director with a proven track record to join as a senior member of the sales team.

The new Business Development Director will be tasked with identifying and winning Hedge Fund, Managed Accounts, Family Offices and Fund of Hedge Fund Administration mandates.

The preferred candidate must have: hedge funds sales experience, a CFO/COO and key intermediary network, senior contacts with several global Prime Brokers, and contacts with legal and accountancy practices. Above all the candidate must have a proven track record of building a significant pipeline of new business, working alongside dedicated subject matter experts and support teams.

With significant technology and expert resources, a highly supportive culture, scalable infrastructure and a rapidly expanding Hedge Fund Management client base, the role offers a long‑term career with significant earnings potential, an excellent commission structure and a competitive salary.

The company is proud of its heritage as an industry leader with best‑in‑class proprietary technology and a global footprint across all financial products.

This role would suit a collaborative, process driven, structured and hungry business development executive enthusiastic about winning new business.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong pipeline of potential clients in the hedge fund, managed account, and Fund of hedge Fund space with a focus on profitable new revenue generation.
• Identify and win new business mainly in EMEA (UK and Mainland Europe focused), targeting both new fund launches and established funds across the hedge fund space.
• Take ownership of the sales process and lead commercial negotiations in line with internally agreed parameters.
• Help build the firm’s brand and increase brand awareness to generate quality leads.
• Attendance and participation at industry events
• Develop and manage the financial intermediary and third‑party services provider network including Prime Brokers, Solicitors, Auditors and Consultants
• Participate in the Hedge Fund team thought leadership initiatives by authoring topical articles pertinent to the industry.
• Regular Travel Required (Mainland Europe)

Experience

• The candidate must have a proven track record of building a significant pipeline of new business with material revenue in the hedge fund arena of outsourced middle‑office, back‑office, fund administration, and accounting services.

Competencies

• The ideal candidate will be a self‑starter, an adaptive learner and will be expected to establish and maintain relationships with key influencers in the industry.
• Self‑motivated and driven to deliver strong sales results.
• Previous Sales experience and exposure to Fund Administration
• Must be a confident and successful salesperson, happy to make approaches to new/cold customers.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
• A real passion, knowledge and genuine interest in open‑ended fund structures, market trends, and regulations. The successful candidate should have the ability to identify opportunities for outsourcing services.

EEO Statement / Non‑agency Disclosure

SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

Background Checks

All offers of employment at SS&C are subject to background verification checks, including 5‑year employment history, proof of eligibility to work in hiring location, proof of address, credit check, and criminal record check (where permitted by local law). The accuracy of all information you submit as part of your application is vital and may be used as part of the background checking process should you be successful.