Director Business Development

Gen II Fund Services; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gen II Fund Services is seeking a skilled Business Development Director to drive new business from Private Assets clients, including private equity, private real estate and private credit. You will report to the principal – Business Development and carry revenue objectives.

Key responsibilities include creating opportunities, expanding relationships with audit, tax and legal advisers, attending industry events, and tracking market changes to inform outreach strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and 3+ years selling Fund Administration services.
• Proven ability to leverage a network of industry relationships and influencers.
• Strong knowledge of Private Assets including PE, real estate and credit.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business for Gen II through opportunities with Private Assets clients.
• Identify opportunities to sell administration services to private markets.
• Develop and maintain a network of industry centers of influence and advisors.
• Attend industry events and conferences to build relationships.
• Monitor market developments and translate them into firm opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fund Administration

Relationship Building

Sales Strategy

Industry Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Who is Gen II?

Gen II is a leading fund administration provider focused entirely on serving private capital asset managers and investors with a best-in-class combination of people, process, and technology. Gen II has more than $1 trillion in private fund capital assets under administration and recently acquired Crestbridge to expand operations in the UK and Europe.

With offices in the US and Europe, we’re looking for do-ers, problem-solvers, and entrepreneurs like you who want to make an impact in our industry, grow with us, and create a community where everyone thrives.

Careers mean more at Gen II – more opportunity, more innovation, and more ideas! You’ll have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you and work alongside some of the best people in their field. You’ll also receive training which will advance your skill set, both technically and personally allowing you to achieve your career aspirations with us. Be part of our community that recognizes achievements, promotes from within, and receive meaningful benefits which focus on your physical, mental and financial well-being.

www.gen2fund.com

What’s the role?

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Business Development Director to focus on new business opportunities primarily from Private Assets industry, including but not limited to private equity, private real estate & private credit sector. The position will report to the principal – Business Development and will have specific revenue objectives.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Generate new business for the firm through the creation of new opportunities with existing newly forming Private Equity, Private Credit and Private Real Estate firms.
• Identify opportunities to sell administration services to Private Equity firms seeking to improve their operational processes and workflows.
• Develop and maintain a network of relationships with industry centers of influence, including audit, tax and legal advisory firms, consultants, limited partners, investment bankers and other advisors.
• Attend industry networking events and conferences.
• Keep track of new industry, legal and fiscal developments, anticipate changes in the target market’s needs and translate this into opportunities for the firm.
• Other duties as assigned.

The ideal background for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years’ experience selling Fund Administration services.
• Proven ability to leverage an existing network of relevant key relationships, decision makers and influencers.
• Strong knowledge of the Private Equity, Private Credit and Private Real Estate industry.
• Strong knowledge of Private Fund Operations.
• Demonstrated learning agility and self-motivation.
• Detail oriented.
• Experience with Salesforce as a sales tool.
• Ability to work both individually and within a group structure.
• Able to assist creation and execution of targeted outreach efforts.