Head of Business Development

The Head of Business Development will be responsible for developing and executing strategic business development initiatives to drive client acquisition and revenue growth within the asset management industry. This is a full-time, remote opportunity based in New York.

The successful candidate will lead efforts to identify and pursue new business opportunities, establish and strengthen relationships with key decision-makers, and manage the entire sales lifecycle, from initial prospecting and qualification through contract negotiation and closing.

Working closely with the firm's leadership team, the Head of Business Development will contribute to market positioning, enhance service offerings in alignment with client needs, and develop strategic business plans and revenue forecasts to support organizational growth objectives.

Additional responsibilities include representing the firm at industry events, developing compelling proposals and presentations, and ensuring a seamless, high-quality client experience throughout the onboarding process.

• Business Development: Demonstrated expertise in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, developing robust sales pipelines, and converting prospective clients into long-term business relationships.
• Strategic Business Planning: Proven ability to develop and implement growth strategies, revenue forecasts, and go-to-market plans aligned with organizational objectives.
• Sales Leadership: A successful track record of managing full-cycle sales processes, preparing client proposals, negotiating contracts, and consistently achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience with in financial services, particularly alternative asset management, is highly preferred.
• Communication & Relationship Management: Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility and engage effectively with senior executives and key decision-makers.
• Strategic & Analytical Acumen: Strong analytical capabilities and the ability to leverage financial and operational data to drive informed commercial decisions.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial environment while managing responsibilities within a remote or hybrid work setting.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline is required. An advanced degree or relevant professional certifications will be considered an advantage.