Head of Institutional Credit Sales

Imperial Capital SIM; Brescia; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading financial services firm in Milan is seeking a Managing Director to head Institutional Credit Sales. The role includes setting the commercial growth strategy, leading a high-performing sales team, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has a robust client network, over 10 years of experience in institutional credit sales, and is fluent in English and Italian. Competitive compensation and relocation support included.

Servizi

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Private healthcare

Relocation support

Flexible work options

Competenze

• 10+ years in institutional credit sales with at least 5 years managing a team.
• Strong existing client network in HY/stressed/distressed markets.
• Proven leader with a collaborative high-performance culture.

Mansioni

• Set the vision and go-to-market plan for European credit distribution.
• Recruit, coach, and retain a diverse, high-performance sales team.
• Ensure compliance with MiFID II, AML, and other regulations.

Conoscenze

Client origination

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Fluent English and Italian

Exceptional communication skills

Formazione

Background at a broker-dealer or investment firm

Descrizione del lavoro

Managing Director, Head of Institutional Credit Sales

High Yield

• Special Situations
• Distressed
• Hybrids & Sub‐Fins

Base : Milan, Italy

Employment Type : Full‐time (On‐site)

Seniority : Managing Director

Reports to : CEO of Europe

Track : Path to GM / CEO

About Imperial Capital Group

Imperial Capital Group (Los Angeles, New York, London, Milan) provides institutional sales & trading, investment banking, capital markets, and restructuring advisory. Known for our entrepreneurial culture, differentiated research, and deep distribution network, we specialise in complex and illiquid credit across the capital structure.

Why This Role, Why Now

We are elevating our Continental European franchise and seek a Head of Institutional Sales to lead our fixed‐income distribution effort. We need an Italian‐speaking MD to lead client coverage and convert ideas into revenue. You will own the commercial growth strategy, build and mentor a high‐performing sales team, and leverage your portable client network to drive revenue across High Yield, Emerging Markets, Distressed & Special Situations, Structured Credit, Loans, and Convertibles.

Your Mission

1. Commercial strategy & P / L ownership – Set the vision and go‐to‐market plan for European credit distribution; own revenue targets, pipeline, and KPIs.
2. Client origination – Leverage and expand your portable network of AMs, HFs, insurers, pensions, banks, PBs, and family offices; ensure end‐to‐end coverage including fast‐money and special‐sits accounts in a riskless‐principal execution firm (no prop risk).
3. Lead client coverage for Italy and Italian‐speaking markets, representing the firm.
4. Team leadership – Recruit, coach, and retain a diverse, high‐performance sales team; foster an inclusive, results‐driven environment; embed a culture of integrity, transparency, and data‐driven decision‐making.
5. Originate & close complex credit across HY, stressed / distressed bonds & loans, and post‐reorg situations; use hybrids & sub‐Fins where appropriate.
6. Deliver growth – Demonstrated success in achieving sales targets and driving business growth in institutional credit.
7. Run your commercial book – Craft ideas with Trading & Research, set pricing, coordinate execution, and ensure clean, timely settlement—without taking proprietary risk.
8. Collaborate globally – Coordinate with colleagues across the globe; leverage London & US axes to maximise idea flow and capital velocity.
9. Governance – Reporting directly to the CEO of Europe, this role foresees a potential path to General Manager / CEO registration once the platform scales.
10. Regulatory & risk oversight – Ensure activities comply with MiFID II, AML, and all other applicable European regulations; champion best‐in‐class conduct and governance.

The Platform You’ll Leverage

• Agency‐based, client‐first model designed to avoid conflicts; riskless‐principal execution with seasoned legal & settlements support.
• Deep distribution to thousands of global institutional investors and proven block‐trade capability in liquid & illiquid securities.
• Differentiated desk analysis across the capital structure focused on distressed & special sits with cross‐border coverage.
• European footprint in London and Milan for seamless USEU idea flow and execution.

You Bring

• Sell‐side experience is a prerequisite; buy‐side experience will not be considered at this time. Background at a broker‐dealer or investment firm preferred; investment banking experience valued.
• 10+ years in institutional credit sales (no IG and/or rates) with at least 5 years managing a team / desk.
• A strong existing client network and portable, monetisable relationships in HY / stressed / distressed / special sits.
• Deep product expertise across HY, EM, distressed, special situations, and structured credit (CLO, CDO, ABS) (IG / rates flow are not valued).
• Proven leader who builds collaborative, entrepreneurial teams and instils a high‐performance culture.
• Analytical thinker with exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and stakeholder‐management skills; unquestioned integrity.
• Fluent English and Italian required; additional European languages (German, French, Spanish) highly valued.
• Execution‐first, ethical, and collaborative; proven coordination with traders, research, and operations.
• Unquestionable integrity and commitment to compliance.

Compensation

• Competitive base salary and high payout on gross commissions from day one.
• Pension plan, professional and life insurance, private healthcare.
• Relocation support and Italian in‐patriate tax incentives where applicable.
• Work‐life tools such as flexible / hybrid work, right to disconnect, and additional leave provisions for specific family and health needs.
• Wellbeing & inclusion initiatives: support for caregivers and parents, learning & development, and a company welfare plan with meal allowances and mobility support.

The Imperial Edge

• High‐growth trajectory – Play a pivotal role in scaling our Continental European business.
• Flat structure & direct impact – Partner with senior leadership; your decisions directly shape strategy and P / L.
• Entrepreneurial platform – Operate with the agility of a boutique and the reach of a global firm.
• Proprietary research – Access our longstanding and renowned proprietary research.
• Credit‐only focus – HY, stressed / distressed, and special situations.
• Distribution edge – Cross‐border access and complex‐settlement expertise.
• Flat, no‐politics culture – Confidentiality respected (no client list requested until mutual interest).

Ready to Own the Italian Tape?

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Imperial Capital SIM is an equal‐opportunity employer; we welcome all qualified applications regardless of background or identity.