Senior Sales Executive - Private Markets FX Sales

ebury; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech firm in the UK is looking for a driven Senior Sales Executive to join its private markets FX sales team. This role focuses on acquiring new clients and delivering tailored FX solutions. Ideal candidates will have over 2 years of experience in private market FX sales and a strong understanding of FX markets. Excellent communication skills and a track record of relationship building are essential. This position offers competitive compensation, career growth opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Career Growth

Professional Development

Qualifications

• 2+ years in private market FX sales with a proven track record.
• Strong understanding of FX markets, trading strategies, and risk management.
• Self-motivated with a hunter mentality for new opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Proactively prospect private market clients for FX solutions.
• Drive outbound sales efforts through networking and cold outreach.
• Build and maintain trust-based relationships with clients.

Skills

Experience in private market FX sales

Strong understanding of FX markets

Demonstrated ability to prospect and close deals

Excellent communication skills

Skilled negotiator

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a driven Senior Sales Executive to join our private markets FX sales team. This is an outbound sales and business development role focused on acquiring new private market clients (such as hedge funds, asset managers, private equity, etc.) and expanding our presence in the cross-border payments and FX solutions market. You\'ll be responsible for proactive prospecting, relationship building, and delivering tailored FX solutions to private market clients across the fund ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Business Development & Prospecting: Proactively research, identify, and prospect private market clients including investment managers, corporate service providers, and fund administrators who require cross-border payment solutions, FX services, and FX hedging capabilities.
• Client Acquisition: Drive outbound sales efforts to acquire new private market clients through cold outreach, networking, and strategic business development initiatives.
• Relationship Management: Establish rapport and build credibility with prospective clients by understanding their investment objectives, risk appetite, and international payment needs. Develop strong, trust-based relationships that position you as a strategic partner.
• Solution Selling: Effectively present and communicate comprehensive FX solutions that address clients\' entire cross-border payment and forex requirements, demonstrating clear value propositions tailored to their specific needs.
• Sales Strategy Execution: Contribute to the development and implementation of sales strategies designed to expand our private market client base and increase market penetration.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams including FX dealing and operations to ensure seamless client onboarding, trade execution, and service delivery.
• Global Client Service: Leverage Ebury\'s global footprint to provide clients with truly international solutions and support across multiple markets.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years in private market FX sales, with a proven track record in outbound sales and business development within FX, cross-border financial services, or corporate services.
• Market Knowledge: Strong understanding of FX markets, trading strategies, hedging solutions, and risk management techniques.
• Sales Skills: Demonstrated ability to prospect, qualify leads, and close new business with private market clients. Self-motivated with a hunter mentality and persistence in pursuing new opportunities.
• Relationship Building: Proven track record of establishing and maintaining relationships with private market clients, particularly within the fund space (investment managers, corporate service providers, fund administrators).
• Communication & Negotiation: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex FX solutions clearly. Skilled negotiator capable of building credibility at senior levels.

About Ebury

Ebury is a global fintech firm dedicated to empowering businesses to expand internationally through tailored and forward-thinking financial solutions. Since our founding in 2009, we\'ve grown to a diverse team of over 1,700 professionals across 40+ offices and 29+ markets worldwide. Joining Ebury means becoming part of a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions are valued. You\'ll play a key role in shaping the future of cross-border finance, while advancing your own career in a dynamic, high-growth industry. Ebury is a FinTech success story, positioned among the fastest-growing international companies in its sector.

Founded in 2009, we are headquartered in London and have more than 1,700 staff with a presence in more than 29 markets worldwide. Cultural diversity is part of what makes Ebury a special place to be. From Sao Paulo to Dubai, Vancouver to Auckland, we enjoy sharing team experiences and celebrating success across the Ebury family. Hard work pays off: in 2019, Ebury received a £350 million investment from Banco Santander and has won internationally recognised awards including Financial Times: 1000 Europe\'s Fastest-Growing Companies. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive, with active employee networks and ESG initiatives that reflect our inclusive culture.

Please submit your application on the careers website directly, uploading your CV / resume in English.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Industry-leading salary package with the opportunity to significantly increase earnings through a transparent, performance-based compensation scheme.
• Product Suite: Access to an extensive and continuously expanding range of FX and cross-border payment products to meet diverse client needs.
• Career Growth: Rapid career progression opportunities with structured career paths including advancement to senior sales roles, account management, or dealing positions.
• Professional Development: Comprehensive training and mentoring from some of the world\'s most experienced and successful FX professionals.
• Global Opportunities: International development opportunities including attendance at global bootcamps and exposure to our worldwide network.