UK Private Capital Sales Specialist in London

UK Private Capital Sales Specialist in London

London Full-Time No home office possible
MSCI Inc

For over 40 years, MSCI Private Capital (ex-Burgiss) has been at the forefront in delivering quality data, analytics and solutions to help private asset teams build their private capital portfolios with confidence.

Private assets are playing a growing role in institutional portfolios. That means investors need reliable insights throughout the investment process. At MSCI, we offer an in-depth look at private capital portfolios and investments, with analytics, benchmarking and investment decision support that allows clients to view funds by vintage, asset class, geography and a range of other metrics.

This Sales Specialist role will be responsible for originating new business as well as maintaining existing client relationships for the MSCI Private Capital suite of products. Travel may be required within the designated sales territory to meet with clients/prospects regarding new products as well as enhancements to existing products. The role entails positioning and closing sales with prospective clients, and upselling existing clients. Sales Specialists leverage their in-depth knowledge of the investment management process to identify needs and opportunities.

This role is highly visible, with involvement in all aspects of an account, including senior level relationship management, product demonstrations, contract negotiation, sales closing, and ongoing relationship management. In this role, individuals will work very closely with Sales Management, Relationship Management, Client Service, Product Management, Legal, and Sales Operations. Compensation and title will be commensurate with experience.

Key Responsibilities

Achieve targeted quarterly and annual new net sales goals from clients

Develop strategic sales plan for allocated sales territory

Develop strong sales pipeline for each allocated country and industry segment

Lead client engagement, needs assessment, and solution pitches for clients across your coverage territory

High-level contact with clients/prospects and other major industry participants

Address client inquiries regarding products and solutions

Maintain accurate records regarding account visits, client conversations, finalized contracts

Work seamlessly with other departments (Client service, Research, Product Management, Legal, Billing) to ensure that all client requests and inquiries are managed appropriately

Proactively solicit client feedback regarding new initiatives and future product development

Provide feedback from clients to Marketing, Sales, Research and Product Development group

Skills and Experience

A track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets while selling to institutional clients

Strong financial knowledge and experience

Proven institutional sales closing skills and demonstrable track record in business development

Superior time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects

Understanding of and in-depth experience dealing with major financial institutions, especially institutional investors

Strong understanding of financial markets and the investment process

Strong demonstrated institutional sales experience which includes having worked in financial services

Excellence in both individual achievement as well as teamwork with a diverse set of departments

Bachelor's Degree Required; MBA or Masters Degree preferred

Excellence in spoken and written English is required. A strong preference in having a local language

Benefits

Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.

Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.

A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.

A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.

Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.

Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.

We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women's Leadership Forum.

Seniority levelEntry level

Employment typeFull-time

Job functionOther, Information Technology, and Management

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose – to power better investment decisions. You'll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email Disability.Assistance@msci.com and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e‐mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.

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