About ABWe are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe.
With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world.
We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work.Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work.
Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you.
If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us!Who You'll Work With:AllianceBernstein's Hedge Fund Solutions Group is seeking a Business Development Associate to join its dynamic and collaborative Global team.
This role will report directly to the Head of Hedge Fund Solutions Business Development in EMEA and will support the aggregate team's Capital Development, Investor Engagement, and Client Service initiatives.
The individual will have a diverse set of responsibilities, be a key part of the team and help with project management and process development across a variety of functions.
To be successful in this role you must be highly detail-oriented and organized, able to meet assigned deadlines, and have first-class communication and interpersonal skills.What You'll Do:Support the team in creating sales leads and manage the prospect process across Europe by initiating conversations with potential alternatives clients for fund and non-fund vehicles.
This includes tasks such as:Develop relationships with prospects across EuropeService relationships with existing clients, assist with responding to client queriesProvide regular strategy updates to clients and sales teamsCoordinate roadshow agendas with PMs, clients and sales teamsProvide education to keep sales teams and prospects up to date on products, trends in the markets, etc.Assist in mapping new clients and regionsWhat We're Looking For:5 plus years experience working in a client facing or Investor Relations role across the Hedge Fund or Institutional Asset Management spaceStrong understanding of alternative strategies (including quantitative strategies)Strong knowledge of European client base and markets as well as fund structuresStrong analytical / data assessment skillsSuperior ability to develop and maintain relationshipsFluent in EnglishLocations: London, UK; Frankfurt, Germany; Madrid, Spain; Milan, Italy; Munich, Germany#J-18808-Ljbffr