About Us

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.

About the Role

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.

The Position

We are currently seeking to recruit an experienced Business Development Manager to join the European Client Group and to focus on the firms business development activities with Institutional prospects and clients in Switzerland. Based out of the Zurich office this individual will play an important strategic role in driving growth across Wellingtons full product suite with pension funds public institutions and insurance companies in Switzerland and France.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include:

* Developing and executing the firms sales strategy with Institutional and Consultant prospects and clients in Switzerland;

* Driving growth across the firms range of investment strategies in line with business priorities;

* Developing successful long term relationship with strategic partners in partnership with Relationship Management colleagues;

* Contributing to the development of wider industry relationships;

* Partnering closely with Marketing and PR colleagues to ensure that local marketing and sales strategies are closely aligned and contributing to the continued growth in brand awareness;

* Providing guidance and direction to Relationship Analysts;

* Ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

The successful candidate is likely to:

* Have 10 years of relevant industry experience including experience of leading Institutional sales activities in both French and German speaking regions of Switzerland;

* Have a demonstrable track record of successfully developing and managing a network of Institutional client relationships;

* Have a comprehensive understanding of competitors products key market trends and industry developments;

* Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of financial markets and investment strategies and an ability to influence through a content-led consultative sales approach;

* Be action orientated accountable committed driven and self-motivated with excellent communication and team working skills;

* Have the ability to prioritise focus eliminate roadblocks and execute a sales strategy in a timely manner;

* Demonstrate a high level of integrity and trust and a client centric focus;

* Have a strong academic background including an undergraduate degree. A relevant professional qualification (e.g. CFA) would be viewed favourably;

* Be fluent in English and ideally French and/or German / Swiss German.

Please note that we are only able to respond to successful applicants.

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications Thats ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill workplace experiences and backgrounds.

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