Business Development – Corporate Solutions for Alternative Asset Management (VP level)

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Business Development – Corporate Solutions for Alternative Asset Management

The Role & Key Responsibilities:

The Business Development role is client-facing and requires the following functions:

• Drive new client acquisitions in the USA and increase revenue for the firm’s Global corporate solutions offering and integrated businesses

• Build, manage and progress a pipeline of new business opportunities, including prospects with high M&A activity and take-away business from competitors

• Lead sales process from end to end, including identifying prospects, coordinating meetings and presentations, preparing proposals and managing deal teams.

• Build on an existing network of investment managers, fund sponsors, trustees, legal & tax counsels, auditors and other key influencers

• Champion cross-sell initiatives across services lines and geographies to drive new sales into our existing client base

• Build, manage and progress a pipeline of new business opportunities

• Collaborate with colleagues across regions and areas of specialization to achieve business objectives

• Ensure robust knowledge of Apex’s offering and value proposition

• Grow the Apex brand and reputation across the region

• Work closely with and build strong collaborative relationship with marketing, client on-boarding, operations, legal and other functions

• Follow internal sales and non-sales process and compliance requirements, including management reporting, Salesforce maintenance, attendance at internal meetings, assistance with onboarding as required, to ensure agreed project deliverables are met.

Skills Required:

• 5+ years relevant experience in corporate and/or financial services, global entity management, or ability to demonstrate relevant experience

• A strong existing network of fund managers, sponsors, trustees, law firms and other influencers preferred

• Knowledge of financial markets and asset management

• Strong self-confidence, strategic mind to lead and/or contribute to discussion with various stakeholders at senior levels

• Able to sell complex solutions to clients, and apply relationship management and analytical skills to handle client requests/objections in an appropriate manner

• Demonstrated sales skills and ability to consistently deliver on sales targets

• Strong verbal and written skills are essential.

• Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred), KPI tracking and internal stakeholders

• Possess a strong work ethic, as well as uncompromising integrity

• Educated to degree level, relevant professional qualifications beneficial.

We pride ourselves in our commitment to fostering a connected and inclusive culture, all our opportunities at Apex have five days in office requirement.

Salary ranges from USD $135,000.00 – USD $165,00.00 plus additional market competitive variable uncapped compensation based on performance. Compensation within this range is dependent on individual's skills, experience and qualifications. 

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Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.