Senior Sales Executive

Finatal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology platform is seeking a Senior Sales Executive to manage the full sales cycle in London. The role involves developing new client relationships and engaging with stakeholders across the private markets sector. Candidates should have over 7 years of sales experience in financial services and strong skills in communication and stakeholder engagement. The position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in a sales or business development role.
• Experience in financial services, fintech, consulting, or banking.
• Proficiency in engaging senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own the full sales cycle from initial engagement to close.
• Build and manage a commercial pipeline.
• Engage with asset managers and fund administrators.

Skills

Sales experience

Stakeholder engagement

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Ability to manage multiple opportunities

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Location | London

EMC15198

A leading, FCA-regulated financial technology platform serving the alternative investment industry is seeking a Senior Sales Executive to join its Commercial team in London.

The business provides infrastructure supporting private market fund distribution, investor onboarding, and operational scalability. Backed by a major global financial services group, the platform plays a central role in modernising access to private funds as institutional and individual capital flows continue to accelerate.

This is a new-business sales role with responsibility for originating, developing, and closing commercial opportunities across the private markets ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the full sales cycle from initial engagement through to close, including commercial discussions and deal progression
• Convert inbound and outbound opportunities into new client relationships
• Build, manage, and progress a commercial pipeline in line with defined growth targets
• Lead client meetings, pitches, and proposal discussions with prospective clients
• Engage with asset managers, fund administrators, and distribution partners across private markets
• Work closely with Product and Operations teams to support successful client onboarding and delivery
• Maintain momentum across active opportunities and provide accurate pipeline updates

Candidate Profile:

• 7+ years’ experience in a sales or business development role within financial services, fintech, consulting, or banking
• Exposure to private markets, alternative investments, or fund structures preferred
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders in a commercial context
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commercially driven, self-motivated, and comfortable managing multiple active opportunities
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint