Managing Director, U.S. Business Development SLC Management

SLC Management is a growing global asset management firm providing innovative and diversified investment solutions to institutional investors. We are breaking new ground with a full spectrum of solutions for a growing institutional client base of more than 1400 organizations. Our history of organic and strategic growth reflects this commitment with over CA$387/US$286 billion in assets under management (AUM). As a subsidiary of Sun Life we are aligned with one of the worlds leading financial services companies and benefit from the stability and strength of that relationship.

We are a performance-driven organization with a deliberate focus on fostering a development-focused inclusive culture revolving around our Core Values of being client obsessed valuing each other acting with speed and having an owners mindset. As part of our team you play a role in fulfilling our purpose and making a difference.We offer a rewarding work environment that is filled with opportunity for growth where you will be empowered to meet the challenges of a highly competitive landscape.

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SLC Management offers a mix of in-office and virtual work where our employees are empowered to do their best. Generally employees are expected to work three or more days in-office each week with flexibility depending on their business client and team needs.

Managing Director U.S. Business Development SLC Management

What is in it for you:

SLC Managements business development strategy is focused on third-party asset management for Institutional Investors (Corporate and Public Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution plans Endowments & Foundations Taft Hartley Healthcare Sovereign Wealth Funds and Sub Advisory channels).

We are looking for a Managing Director Business Development to play a key role in the success of our distribution strategy. SLC Management has four specialty managers covering Fixed Income and Real Assets. This senior distribution role will sit within our Fixed Income team and will focus primarily on investment grade Public and Private Fixed Income while collaborating with others across the entire SLC Management platform to support our overall distribution strategy.

The role is dual-focusedresponsible for covering prospects as well as consultants (by channel and/or geography) across the US.

The Managing Director will partner with functional leaders across SLC including product management portfolio management client solutions marketing and client relationships to help achieve SLCs new business goals. The successful candidate will be a leader on the team responsible for providing insights and recommendations to drive SLC Managements distribution strategy and for developing more junior team members.

What you will do:

• Market Segmentation and Prospecting: Partner with the BD team to create and implement a market segmentation strategy for the region. Develop a strategic sales plan and create a strong sales pipeline by building and nurturing relationships with institutional investors and consultants. Raise awareness of SLCs capabilities and investment solutions through targeted prospecting activities.

• Sales: Contribute to achieving SLC Managements ambitious sales and revenue targets. Own the sales processthrough the entire cycle from target market analysis qualifying prospects partnering to manage RFP responses leading meetings and addition collaborate with the Client Relationships team to develop cross-selling opportunities with existing clients. Work with the Client Relationships team to negotiate contracts.

• Collaboration: Develop strong relationships with colleagues at affiliate companies to promote SLC Managements full spectrum of solutions to make referrals and to approach the market in an aligned and coordinated fashion. Take an active role in developing less experienced team members.
• Market presence and brand: Enhance SLC Managements brand by effectively building relationships and presenting investment solutions to prospects consultants and industry organizations through in person connection written verbal and electronic media.

• Product knowledge: Develop and maintain knowledge across SLCs full range of products and systems including the strategies and market trends of all investment teams.

• Market intelligence: Develop a presence in the region and proactively seek out information about competitors innovative solutions market trends and investor needs. Share this information with the team and support the development of new solutions and strategies.

What you need to succeed:

• 10 years relevant experience in a business development/client relationship function working with institutional investors and consultants or relevant financial services experience.
• Must have FINRA Series 7 license or willingness to obtain within 90 days of your start date.

• Proven track record of successful marketing to institutional investors; driven to find the best solutions for prospects and clients

• Strong fixed income knowledge; experience within investment grade private credit is strongly preferred
• CFA designation (or in pursuit of) strongly preferred
• Understanding of institutional investment marketplace portfolios and products
• Exceptional communication skills (written verbal and presentation) with the ability to ability to make clear recommendations advise and influence.
• Ability to manage projects from start through completion.
• Excellent emotional intelligence; ability to nurture and grow relationships and collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Proven ability to think and perform strategically while keeping track of the details.
• A team player with a tenacious winning attitude and highly charged positive disposition.
• A willingness and ability to travel regularly.

For US based applicants the base salary range is $171.5k - $278.5k.

Why SLC Management

• Opportunity to work for a growing global institutional asset manager
• Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being mental physical and financial including generous vacation and sick time market-leading paid family parental and adoption leave a partially-paid sabbatical program medical plans company paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability programs and more
• Retirement and Stock Purchase programs to help build and enhance your future financial security including a 401(k) plan with an employer-paid match as well as an employer-funded retirement account
• A flexible work environment with a friendly caring collaborative and inclusive culture focused on career growth development #WeWinAsATeam
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
• Award winning workplace culture - Great Place to Work Certified in Canada and the U.S. Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pension & Investments Top 10 employer by the Boston Globes Top Places to Work two years running

SLC Management is a regulated business and this means that there are certain financial reporting and trading preclearance requirements for all employees. Successful candidates will be required to declare personal investment accounts and securities investments as well as seek preclearance on future transactions including those of household members.

We are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range for this role is competitive and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined by your unique skills qualifications experience education and geographic addition to base salary this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on individual and overall business performance along with a broad range of competitive benefits.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong are supported and empowered to thrive. We are dedicated to building teams with varied experiences backgrounds perspectives and ideas that benefit our colleagues clients and the communities where we operate. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

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