Description

Our client, a highly regarded multi asset Investment firm are expanding their Alternatives Asset Management arm which focuses on creating bespoke solutions for a range of clients. This newly created role will support the European Head of Distribution, and the successful candidate will play a front-line role in developing new business across European distribution channels. The role will be based in the firm's Paris office.

Role & Responsibilities

• Proactively originate, develop, and manage distributor relationships across Europe with a focus on France and Benelux, supporting senior-level outreach while independently owning smaller and emerging distributor relationships; build and deepen networks with appropriate decision-makers at target firms.
• Identify and pursue new distribution opportunities through rigorous market intelligence, targeted desktop research, and active networking, converting insights into actionable sales strategies and outreach plans.
• Prepare and customise sales and client-facing materials, tailoring propositions to specific distributors, client needs, and regional market dynamics.
• Take ownership of ad hoc and strategic distribution initiatives, including bespoke fund opportunities, coordinating across internal stakeholders to deliver commercially viable solutions.
• Be responsible for ensuring all information security processes, policies and procedures are adhered to and any issues or concerns are raised with the Cyber Security team
• Ensure full compliance with all local data protection regulations and privacy controls, and any related issues are raised via the appropriate channels

Background & Experience

• Approximately 4-8 years' experience with fund sales and/or IR to distributors with a focus across Europe.
• Experience with selling alternative assets is a plus - particularly private markets asset classes.
• Knowledge of EMEA and/or APAC Private Wealth Market is preferred.
• A foundational grasp of all asset classes would be advantageous.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience.
• Advanced degree (e.g. MBA) and/or professional certification (e.g. CFA, CAIA) is a plus.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken) is essential; other relevant European languages are a plus.
• Highly entrepreneurial and collaborative.
• Comfortable with a fast-moving business building environment.
• Comfortable with the 'player coach' role combining individual contribution with building a team over time.

Please note that due to the high volume of applicants responding to our adverts we are regrettably not able to feedback on all applications; only successful candidates will be contacted.