We are exclusively partnered with a UK headquartered Alternative Asset Manager in supporting their search for a Senior Business Development Professional to join their Distribution function. Their investment offering spans discretionary and systematic approaches, including global macro, equity long/short, quantitative and multi-strategy solutions. After a period of sustained success and AUM growth our client is aiming to continue its growth trajectory by expanding its already successful Business Development team.
Key attributes:
- 8–15 years of experience in institutional sales, capital raising, or investor relations within the hedge fund space
- Demonstrable track record of raising assets from institutional investors, family offices, private banks, wealth managers, endowments, foundations, or pension funds.
- Deep understanding of the hedge fund investment landscape, including discretionary, quantitative, macro & equity long/short.
- Established and active network of investor relationships that can be leveraged to generate fundraising opportunities.
- Proven ability to originate, develop, and convert prospective investor relationships into committed capital.
- Evidence of consistent revenue generation and asset-raising success over multiple market cycles.
- Commercially driven with a natural fundraising mindset and a passion for business development.
- Entrepreneurial and self-motivated, capable of operating with a high degree of autonomy and accountability.
- Comfortable representing sophisticated investment strategies to experienced institutional allocators and investment professionals.
- Willingness and flexibility to travel extensively across key investor markets, including Europe, Middle East, Asia, and/or North America.
- Strong presentation, communication, and relationship-management skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to identify emerging fundraising opportunities, prioritise key markets, and contribute to the firm's long-term asset growth objectives.
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Sales Director (Hedge Fund) employer: William Blake Group
William Blake Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises professional growth and development in the private wealth advisory sector. With a focus on high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, employees benefit from a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and relationship-building, alongside competitive remuneration and comprehensive support for ongoing qualifications.
