VP, Business Development – Public

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Generates sales leads and cultivates a pipeline of new business opportunities, including prospects for launching funds and acquiring business from competitors.

• Oversees and coordinates the process of responding to due diligence questionnaires, RFPs, and RFIs for designated prospects.

• Maintains a comprehensive database of sales opportunities with pertinent information within the CRM system.

• Ensures the successful implementation of new business and its transition to ongoing servicing teams.

• Keeps an informed understanding of the functional and technical aspects of the firm’s capabilities and benefits, industry trends, and client needs, leveraging this knowledge to secure business.

• Stays updated on competitors’ service offerings and delivery, engaging in competitive research as assigned.

• Aids in the rollout of new services by identifying potential beta partners.

• Represents the firm at conferences, trade shows, networking events, seminars, and marketing initiatives.

• Enters and updates leads, contact details, and other relevant information in the CRM system.

• Prepares and submits status reports (e.g., Deal and Call Reports) as necessary.

• Contributes to the formulation of marketing strategies and plans; participates in execution as assigned, including thought leadership initiatives.

• Manages the entire RFP or RFI process while consistently achieving sales targets.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in financial services, fintech, banking, or fund administration within the private equity, credit, and hedge fund sectors.

• A growing network of fund managers, sponsors, trustees, law firms, and other key influencers is preferred, along with the ability to engage with C-Level executives.

• Demonstrated experience in working with complex organizations.

• Management and/or leadership experience is required.

• Equivalent education and experience will be taken into consideration.

🏝️ Benefits

• Availability for travel up to 50% of the time.