Senior Business Development Director – Hedge Fund Administration

Senior Business Development Director – Hedge Fund AdministrationRead all the information about this opportunity carefully, then use the application button below to send your CV and application.As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid‑market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.Job Title and LocationSenior Business Development Director – Hedge Fund AdministrationLocation: London – HybridCompanySS&C Financial ServicesAbout SS&C TechnologiesSS&C is a global provider of investment, financial services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Named to the Fortune 1,000 list as a top U.S. company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut and has 28,000+ employees in over 100 offices in 40+ countries. Some 22,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest institutions to local firms, manage and account for their investments using SS&C's products and services.SS&C Hedge Fund ServicesAs a leading innovator in alternative investment technology solutions and services, SS&C Hedge Fund Services has over 2,500+ clients and manages $1.5 trillion total assets under administration. We have assembled an exceptional team of over 7,500 experts located in 30 offices across 11 countries. On top of this, the Senior Management Team has over 20 years' worth of industry experience to draw upon.Why You Will Love It HereFlexibility: Hybrid Work ModelYour Future: Professional Development Reimbursement, including access to SS&C UniversityWork/Life Balance: Competitive holiday schemeYour Wellbeing: Competitive benefits designed to support the wellbeing of our staffDiversity & Inclusion: Commitment to welcoming, celebrating and thriving on diversityTraining: Hands‑on, team‑customised throughout your careerOverviewLeading independent Fund Administration business with offices in multiple jurisdictions including London, US, Dublin, Luxembourg, Jersey, Guernsey, Singapore, Luxembourg, and Cayman, is looking for a Business Development Director with a proven track record to join as a senior member of the sales team. The new Director will be tasked with identifying and winning Hedge Fund, Managed Accounts, Family Offices and Fund of Hedge Fund Administration mandates.The preferred candidate must have hedge funds sales experience, a CFO/COO and key intermediary network, senior contacts with several global Prime Brokers, and contacts with legal and accounting practices. Above all the candidate must have a proven track record of building a significant pipeline of new business, working alongside dedicated subject‑matter experts and support teams.ResponsibilitiesDevelop a strong pipeline of potential clients in the hedge fund, managed account, and Fund of hedge Fund space with a focus on profitable new revenue generation.Identify and win new business mainly in EMEA (UK and Mainland Europe focused), targeting both new fund launches and established funds across the hedge fund space.Take ownership of the sales process and lead commercial negotiations in line with internally agreed parameters.Help build the firm’s brand and increase brand awareness to generate quality leads.Attend and participate at industry events.Develop and manage the financial intermediary and third‑party services provider network, including Prime Brokers, Solicitors, Auditors and Consultants.Participate in the Hedge Fund team thought‑leadership initiatives by authoring topical articles pertinent to the industry.Regular travel required (Mainland Europe).ExperienceThe candidate must have a proven track record of building a significant pipeline of new business with material revenue in the hedge fund arena of outsourced middle‑office, back‑office, fund administration, and accounting services.CompetenciesThe ideal candidate will be a self‑starter, an adaptive learner and will be expected to establish and maintain relationships with key influencers in the industry.Self‑motivated and driven to deliver strong sales results.Previous sales experience and exposure to Fund Administration.Must be a confident and successful salesperson, happy to make approaches to new/cold customers.Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).A real passion, knowledge and genuine interest in open‑ended fund structures, market trends, and regulations. The successful candidate should have the ability to identify opportunities for outsourcing services.EEO Statement / Non‑agency DisclosureSS&C Technologies is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.Background ChecksAll offers of employment at SS&C are subject to background verification checks, including 5‑year employment history, proof of eligibility to work in the hiring location, proof of address, credit check, and criminal record check (where permitted by local law). xpwpeyx The accuracy of all information you submit as part of your application is vital and may be used as part of the background checking process should you be successful.Job DetailsSeniority level: Mid‑Senior levelEmployment type: Full‑timeJob function: Business Development and SalesIndustries: Software Development#J-18808-Ljbffr