An opportunity has arisen for a Business Development professional to join a leading Hedge Fund in London. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10 years' experience in sales and business development within asset management, with a proven track record of building and maintaining relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

* Developing and implementing a comprehensive business development strategy to increase the Hedge Fund's assets under management
* Building strong relationships with wealth managers and IFA firms in the UK
* Developing relationships with institutional clients, including pension funds and endowments
* Creating and delivering presentations to clients and prospects
* Representing the Hedge Fund at industry events and conferences
* Conducting market research to identify potential clients and trends in the market
* Working closely with the Investment Team to develop new products and services
* Working with the Investor Relations team to respond to client queries and requests
* Producing regular reports on business development activity and progress

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

* Minimum of 10 years' experience in sales and business development within asset management
* Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels.
* Strong understanding of financial markets, investment products, and client needs.
* Experience with fund platforms
* Experience with institutional DDQs
* Effective planning, organisation and time-management skills
* Strong IT skills and experience with CRM systems.
* Willingness to travel extensively inside the UK and internationally.