Account Executive

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.

Job Description

Account Executive

Locations: Chicago | Hybrid

SS&C is leading the way. We continue to look for today's and tomorrow's brightest talent, those that embody a spirit to improve not only their lives, but those around them. From college students to seasoned and experienced professionals, we encourage you to reach out and apply to our welcoming and inclusive environment.

SS&C prides itself on hiring diverse, honest, dynamic individuals, who value collaboration, accountability, integrity, and innovation to name a few. We are a fast-paced environment, who promote flexibility, authenticity and offer a hybrid working model to ensure employees can manage their day and meet both work and personal commitments.

About SS&C Intralinks
SS&C Intralinks is a leading provider of innovative technology solutions for the global banking, capital markets, and deal-making sectors. As pioneers of the virtual data room, we empower secure information flow, enabling strategic initiatives like mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and investor reporting. Trusted by over 99% of the Fortune 1000, we are committed to excellence and continued innovation.

The Opportunity
Intralinks is looking for a motivated Account Executive to join our dynamic team in Chicago. This role is essential to identifying and qualifying new business opportunities, helping drive sales growth in an exciting and fast-paced environment. You'll have the chance to work with an experienced sales team and promote Intralinks across diverse industries.

If you're a results-driven sales professional with a knack for lead qualification and exceeding KPIs, we want to hear from you!

Why You'll Love It Here

• Flexibility : Hybrid work model (2+ days in-office per week) with a business-casual dress code.
• Growth Opportunities : 401k matching, professional development reimbursement, and individual career plans.
• Work/Life Balance : Generous vacation time, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Health & Wellbeing : Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans, EAP, and parental leave.
• Diversity & Inclusion : A welcoming and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated.
• Training & Development : Access to SS&C Learning Institute and hands-on, team-customized training.
• Perks : Discounts on fitness, travel, and more!
• Collaborative Culture : Be part of a rewarding, supportive team environment where employees thrive long-term.
• Learn & Grow : Work closely with experienced sales professionals who will help you develop your skills and accelerate your career.

What You'll Do

• Prospect Daily : Leverage tools like LinkedIn, Salesloft, ZoomInfo, and cold calling to generate new business.
• Achieve KPIs : Meet and exceed monthly targets for opportunity creation and sales activity.
• Qualify Leads : Identify client needs, engage with prospects, and transition qualified opportunities to the appropriate Account Executive.
• Maintain CRM : Document outreach activities in Salesforce, ensuring a well-managed pipeline and accurate reporting.
• Promote Intralinks : Act as a brand ambassador, showcasing Intralinks' value proposition to corporate, legal, finance and banking professionals.
• Understand Client Needs : Gain a deep understanding of key personas, pain points, and business challenges to tailor your outreach.
• Learn Intralinks' Offerings : Develop a thorough knowledge of our products and services to effectively communicate their value to prospects.

What You'll Bring

• Education : Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Sales Experience : Minimum 2 years of success in a prospecting, lead generation sales, full-cycle sales role.
• Prospecting Skills : Strong ability to generate and qualify new business opportunities.
• Team-Oriented : Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a passion for achieving team goals.
• Drive & Motivation : A self-starter with a strong work ethic and the ability to stay organized and follow up effectively.
• Tech-Savvy : Proficiency with Microsoft Office, LinkedIn, Zoominfo, Salesforce, and Salesloft.
• Additional Assets : Advanced Excel skills are a plus, but not required.

We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process. If you require any accommodation during the application and hiring process, please contact:


Thank you for your interest in SS&C! To further explore this opportunity, please apply through our careers page on the corporate website at No phone calls or email applications please. We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those under consideration will be contacted.

Join SS&C

If you have a global outlook and like the idea of working with people around the world, you'll fit right in with our team of professionals.

Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

SS&C Technologies offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; and professional development reimbursement opportunity.

Actual base salary will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, prior experience, education, demonstrated performance, and geographic location.

Illinois: The expected base salary for the position is between $85,000 USD to $100,000 plus uncapped commissions USD.

In addition, employees in this role may be eligible for consideration on an annual basis for a discretionary bonus and/or equity awards, such as restricted stock units or stock options, based upon individual and business performance at the company's discretion.

This role is exempt and also eligible for certain commissions. In addition, employees in this role may be eligible for consideration on an annual basis for equity awards such as restricted stock units or stock options, based upon individual and business performance at the company's discretion.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.