VP Sales, Alternatives (UK Wealth/Wholesale), London

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement Sales strategy to target the firms fund range to clients including Private Banks, Wealth managers, IFAs, DFMs 
• Communicate investment strategies in the Credit, EM equity and Private Markets  space  
• Work closely with product specialist and investment team 
• Represent the firm at pitch meetings, conferences, client events 
• Maintain internal CRM system and ensuring pipeline is accurate and up to date 
• Drive new business development efforts and identify opportunities to expand relationships with retail platforms
• Stay up to date with industry trends and market conditions 

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree (min 2.1)
• Excellent understanding of UK’s wealth and intermediary landscape
• Proven track record of retail sales ideally with a focus on alternatives 
• Minimum 10 years of Investment management sales experience for an investment manager or Private Bank. 
• Good grasp of local fund structures (i.e: OEICs, SICAVs; ELTIF/LTAFs would be a plus)
• Good understanding of ESG trends and best practices
• IMC required, additional qualifications (i.e MBA, CFA, CAIA) would be a plus 
• Established contacts and knowledge of retail platforms 
• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; thrive in fast-paced, results-driven environments