Senior Director, Institutional Business Development (Southern Region)
New Yesterday
Who we are
Aberdeen Investments is part of Aberdeen Group plc, one of the UK’s leading Wealth & Investments groups. Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry’s best talent. Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders and society. We are repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand and are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent. As a global business, Aberdeen consists of three divisions: Investments, Adviser, and interactive investor (ii). Each division is dedicated to meeting and adapting to our clients' evolving needs. In the Americas, our sole focus is on the investments business. We have offices in Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Sao Paolo. Our breadth of experience gives us close proximity to the companies we invest in and the markets we operate in.
Position Title
Senior Director, Institutional Business Development
Reports To Head of US Institutional
Position Summary
The Senior Director, Institutional Business Development is responsible for new business generation in the Southern region of the United States. The ideal candidate will have an extensive network and a proven track record of success engaging with sophisticated investors and raising assets across public and private markets.
Primary Responsibilities
Successfully design, implement and execute on a strategic sales plan for the Southern region leveraging Aberdeen’s strengths in public and private credit, specialist equities and real assets.
Maintain high levels of engagement and deliver solutions to prospective clients resulting in a robust opportunity pipeline and successful conversion to new business
Work closely with Aberdeen investment teams and product specialists, partnering with them to thoroughly understand our investment capabilities and present them effectively to your prospective clients
Coordinate with Aberdeen’s global distribution team to leverage global relationships and ensure efforts are aligned and efficiently allocated
Work collaboratively in a true team environment with Aberdeen’s Consultant Relations, Institutional Relationship Management, Client Service and Marketing teams, and our broader business to maximize the resources of the firm to generate successful results
Make firm-level and product-related presentations to prospects in which you credibly articulate the investment strategy for a diverse range of products and vehicles across multiple asset classes. Must demonstrate the ability to convey unique product attributes which differentiate our strategies
Represent Aberdeen’s corporate strategy and brand effectively in the marketplace
Maintain timely and detailed records in Salesforce regarding clients, prospects and opportunities
Attend industry-specific conferences and events
Substantial travel (25% or more) is required with this position
Qualifications and Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree required; CFA and/or MBA preferred
Series 7 & 63 required
A minimum of 10 years of institutional sales experience
Strong knowledge of Southern region with extensive network of existing institutional contacts
An exceptional team player
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Very strong presentation and meeting leadership skills
Outstanding analytical ability and a strong understanding of investment products and capital markets
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with both external and internal business partners
Strong organizational skills
Ability to interact with people having varying degrees of investment savvy
Our Benefits:
When you join Aberdeen, you will be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package that invests in each employee’s financial future, health and well-being. We offer a range of benefits to meet your family’s needs and employees are immediately eligible to begin participating. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported.
What we offer:
Base salary range: $175,000 - $250,000 + Discretionary Bonus
Best in class Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with well-known carriers; Telehealth and Health Concierge services
Health, Dependent and Commuter Flexible Spending Plans
Employer provided Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term disability with additional optional coverage options
Investing for your Future - 401(k) Retirement Savings plan with top notch company Profit Sharing contribution which is immediately vested!
Generous time off starting day one with 4+ weeks annual vacation plus 9 paid holidays
Paid Parental, Adoption, and Family Sick/Caregiver leave programs
Volunteer Days and Study Time to focus on what is important to you!
Make a donation to your favorite Charity and Aberdeen will match up to $500 per year!
Employee Assistance, Travel and Discount Programs. From helping you navigate the healthcare system, to providing resources and assistance to parents and caregivers of children with development disabilities.
Flexible, voluntary benefits including Accident Insurance, Identity Protection, and Legal Assistance
Wellness program including Nutritional Counselling and Gym Membership Reimbursements
How we create value:
Our strategic drivers are the foundations from which we deliver for all our stakeholders: High Impact Intelligence, Enduring Relationships, Connections without borders and Future fit. You can find out more about our values here.
Our Inclusive Culture:
We are committed to exploring the possibilities of working smarter. This means we’d like to hear from you, whatever way you like to work.
We have a long-term commitment to building inclusive workplaces; we value diversity in our workforce and welcome enquiries from everyone. If you need assistance or a reasonable adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist. You can find out more about our inclusive culture here.
Aberdeen is an affirmative action - equal opportunity employer.
We are an affirmative action - equal opportunity employer.
- Location:
- Philadelphia