VP European Sales Long-Only Investment Manager
Overview
A leading global financial services group is seeking an experienced Vice President, Institutional Sales to support the expansion of its long‑only asset management offering across Europe. The firm manages strategies across equities, fixed income, and multi‑asset, and is looking to strengthen its European presence by raising assets from institutional investors and strategic distribution partners.
This is a growth-focused role for a commercially driven individual with a strong network across European institutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a business development strategy to raise assets for the firm's long‑only investment strategies across key European markets.
- Originate and manage relationships with institutional investors, including pension funds, insurers, consultants, family offices, and private banks.
- Identify new distribution channels and partnership opportunities across the region.
- Work closely with investment teams to understand products, positioning, and competitive differentiation.
- Lead the end‑to‑end sales process, including product presentations, due‑diligence coordination, RFP support, and onboarding.
- Maintain a deep understanding of regulatory requirements and distribution norms across Europe.
- Represent the firm at industry conferences, roadshows, and investor meetings.
- Provide ongoing market insights and client feedback to senior management and product teams.
Candidate Profile
- 6-15+ years of experience in institutional sales or distribution within asset management.
- Demonstrated track record of raising assets for long‑only strategies in Europe.
- Strong relationships with key institutional allocators and investment consultants.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- High level of commercial drive, client empathy, and strategic thinking.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across global teams.
- Fluency in English; additional European languages are advantageous.
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