Vice President Business Development Private Markets

Independent Global Asset Management firm with a focus on private alternative investments is seeking an Institutional Sales/Business Development person to join their team. The position will be based in the Mid-West/Northwest. The territory is the Heartland U.S., and the ideal candidates will have established relationships with Northwest based institutional investors at Taft-Hartley or Public plans, both the investment staff & senior level decision makers, as well as both field and research investment consultants. Experience selling private alternative investments to the institutional investors is required. Tasks and Responsibilities: Drive commitments into the firm’s investment programs through relationships with institutional investors and financial consultants Monitor key trends within the industry to help set sales strategy / sales campaigns focused on the Northwest based investor segment, identify conferences focused on territory, etc. Set meetings with key stakeholders within the territory Act as “relationship manager” for key stakeholders within respective territory Collaborate / communicate all activity to general field sales, senior management, etc. for incorporation in general CRM system, ensure all relevant parties are informed of progress, etc.; manage pipeline of opportunities Knowledge of private markets is required Undergraduate degree with strong academic background 10+ years of experience working within the investment industry (either selling to and / or working with prospective investors or financial consultants, where candidate would have deep relationships within either Taft-Hartley or public plans in the region) Strong networker with the ability to source opportunities independently Strong project / process management skills and the ability to work well with others and operate in an entrepreneurial environment Organization and attention to detail required #J-18808-Ljbffr Confidential