Senior Sales Lead - Alternative/Private Credit

NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association); London; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sales Lead to drive fundraising efforts in Alternative Credit strategies. This role involves leading the development of marketing plans, executing sales strategies, and building strong relationships with institutional clients. You will collaborate with various teams to convert sales opportunities into assets under management. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive culture, offering a hybrid working model and a range of benefits tailored to your lifestyle. If you're passionate about making a significant impact in the investment landscape, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

30 days' holiday + bank holidays

Non-contributory pension scheme

Physical and Mental Health Well-Being benefits

Generous parental leave packages

CSR strategy support

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales and fundraising with institutional clients.
• Extensive experience in Alternative Credit strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead global fundraising efforts for Alternative Credit strategies.
• Develop marketing plans and execute sales strategies.

Skills

Sales/Fund Raising

Networking Skills

Project Management

Relationship Building

Strategic Thinking

Job description

Job Description:

Employer: DWS Group

Title: Senior Sales Lead - Alternative/Private Credit

Location: London
Job Code #LI-AE1 #LI-04

About DWS:

Today, markets face a whole new set of pressures - but also a whole lot of opportunity. Join us at DWS, and you can be part of an industry-leading firm with a global presence. You can lead ambitious opportunities and shape the future of investing. This is your chance to invest in your future.

Team / division overview

The DWS Alternatives business is a diversified set of business activities with approximately EUR 150bn in assets under management in strategies including Private Real Estate, Private Infrastructure, Alternative Credit, Liquid Real Assets, and Sustainable Investments. The global team invests on behalf of a global client base that includes governments, corporations, and institutional investors.

Role Details

As a Senior Lead within Alternatives Coverage you will be responsible for:

1. Leading the fundraise efforts globally for our Alternative Credit Europe Strategies
2. Leading the development of fund marketing plans for overall Alternative Credit, including market demand assessment activities
3. Leading the execution of the sales strategy and capital raising across Alternative Credit strategies
4. Developing strong productive relationships with internal distribution partners
5. Owning strategic direct client outreach in markets where DWS generalist sales team requires additional specialist support
6. Working closely with teams such as Product Specialists, Research and Investment Managers to convert sales opportunities into AUM flows
7. Managing Investor Relations activities, including LP Advisory Committee meetings and LP engagement

We are looking for:

1. Proven track record of sales/fund raising, with solid experience of covering institutional clients
2. Extensive experience across Alternative Credit covering strategies such as Leveraged Loans, Direct Lending, CLOs, Infrastructure Debt and Real Estate Debt
3. Strong networking skills and proactive approach to working with colleagues across the business
4. Highly structured approach with project management skills
5. Ability to connect and build strong relationships with others
6. Highest ethical standards, integrity, and discipline

What we'll offer you:

At DWS we're serious about diversity and creating an inclusive culture. You'll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalised plan unique to your lifestyle.

Some of our core benefits:

1. 30 days' holiday + bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
2. A non-contributory pension scheme, up to 10%
3. Physical and Mental Health Well-Being benefits
4. Family friendly benefits including generous parental leave packages
5. The opportunity to support our CSR strategy focused on combatting climate change

Hybrid Working Model:

DWS' Hybrid Working model is designed to find the right balance between in-person collaboration and working from home. Employees are required to work in the office two days a week.

We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations.