Head of LATAM Business Development

Prestige IFA Jobs; Ciudad de México; A distancia; MXN 2,220,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading financial advisory firm is seeking an experienced professional to drive their expansion into the LATAM market. This role involves leveraging established connections to raise capital and build a regional office. Candidates should have a proven track record in capital raising, strong ties within LATAM, and fluency in English and Spanish. The position offers competitive remuneration, including OTE around $120K, with commission and potential equity for exceptional individuals.

Formación

• Proven track record of generating significant AUM growth.
• Ready to assume full responsibility for building and managing operations.
• Strong professional references required to validate experience.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the expansion into the LATAM market by engaging your network.
• Focus on all aspects of LATAM business development.
• Establish and run the LATAM regional office.

Conocimientos

Capital raising for mutual funds and hedge funds

Established connections within LATAM

Fluency in English and Spanish

Educación

Valid UK financial advisory qualifications (DipPFS, CISI L4, CFP)

Descripción del empleo

International Opportunity

This role welcomes UK-qualified financial advisors (DipPFS, CISI Level 4, CFP) from the UK, Europe, and global financial hubs. Remote work options available for qualified candidates.

Our client is a private investment group that partners with exceptional fund managers to deliver distinctive and enduring returns. They focus on seeding and supporting specialist managers with established track records, proven investment discipline, and clear alignment with investors. Through long-term partnerships and a commitment to quality over scale, they have raised more than $1 billion for select strategies across global markets. Guided by principles of integrity, trust, and professionalism, the firm builds lasting relationships and backs conviction-driven investment talent.

Role Summary

Prestige IFA Jobs is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead our client’s expansion into the Latin America (LATAM) market. This pivotal role focuses on leveraging your established network to drive asset under management (AUM) growth for our client and their funds. Ideal candidates will be hands‑on leaders eager to roll up their sleeves and contribute to building a larger, sustainable business in the region. The position offers the flexibility to be based anywhere in LATAM and represents an exciting opportunity to shape our client’s regional presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the expansion of our client’s operations into the LATAM market, primarily by engaging your network of institutional clients, wholesale clients, and family offices to raise capital.
• Focus on AUM building for our client and their funds, including all aspects of LATAM business development, from client acquisition to relationship management.
• Take ownership of establishing and running the LATAM regional office, including operational set up, team building (as needed), and strategic execution.
• Collaborate closely with our client’s small, high‑performing team to align regional efforts with global objectives, embodying their values of integrity, trust, and competence.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to partner exceptional fund managers with long‑term capital, contributing to our client’s mission of delivering differentiated returns.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven track record of capital raising for mutual funds and hedge funds, with demonstrable success in generating significant AUM growth.
• Strong, established connections within LATAM, including financial advisors, IFA networks, family offices, and other professional or institutional contacts.
• Readiness to assume full responsibility for building and managing the LATAM regional office and business, with a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset.
• While financial certifications and qualifications are not necessary, strong professional references are required to validate experience and network.
• Fluency in English and Spanish (or Portuguese) is highly desirable to effectively navigate the diverse LATAM markets.

Remuneration

OTE in the region of $120 K per annum. This would be a salary plus commission to be negotiated based on experience. Possibility of equity for exceptional people.

Our client is excited about this expansion and welcomes applications

Our client is excited about this expansion and welcomes applications from qualified candidates who share their commitment to long‑term partnerships and excellence. If you have the network, experience, and drive to help build a thriving LATAM presence, apply below to join a firm with a proven global impact.

Please note

This position would typically suit experienced candidates with at least 5 years proven industry experience in Latin America. This position is NOT for someone from the accounting / auditing profession. This is a client facing, sales and targets driven profession overseeing expansion in this instance. Please only apply if you have the required financial services sales and experience as noted in the brief.

UK Qualifications

Must hold valid UK financial advisory qualifications (DipPFS, CISI L4, CFP) or equivalent international certifications recognized for UK financial services.