Overview

An established alternative investment manager is seeking a Sales & Business Operations professional to support the growth of its London office. This is a broad, commercially focused role that sits at the intersection of investor relations, business development support, talent acquisition, and day-to-day commercial business operations.

The successful candidate will act as a key representative of the firm externally while also helping to build and scale the internal infrastructure required to support future growth.

Key Responsibilities

Investor Relations & Client Management

• Serve as a primary point of contact for existing and prospective investors.

• Maintain and strengthen relationships with institutional investors, family offices, wealth managers, and other stakeholders.

• Coordinate investor communications, meetings, requests, and due diligence processes.

• Assist in the preparation of fundraising materials, presentations, and investor reporting.

• Support business development efforts through CRM management, market intelligence, and meeting coordination.

• Ensure a high standard of investor service and responsiveness across all interactions.

Talent Acquisition & Human Resources

• Support the firm's hiring strategy as it expands its London presence.

• Partner with external search firms and recruitment providers to identify talent across investment, operational, and corporate functions.

• Coordinate interview processes and candidate management.

• Assist with onboarding and integration of new hires.

• Contribute to the development of HR processes, employee engagement initiatives, and people-related projects.

• Help maintain an entrepreneurial and high-performance culture as the business grows.

Commercial & Business Operations

• Work closely with senior management on strategic growth initiatives.

• Assist in the management and optimisation of key business processes.

• Support vendor management, service provider relationships, and third-party coordination.

• Contribute to budgeting, planning, and operational projects where required.

• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives across investment, operations, compliance, and external stakeholders.

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and operational effectiveness.

Strategic Projects

• Play an active role in supporting the firm's expansion plans and long-term growth objectives.

• Lead or participate in ad hoc projects relating to infrastructure, hiring, investor engagement, and business development.

• Provide commercial insights and support decision-making through research and analysis.

Candidate Profile

• 8+ years of experience within hedge funds, asset management, alternative investments, financial services, or a related environment.

• Experience in investor relations, client services, business development support, operations, project management, recruiting, or a combination of these areas.

• Strong relationship management and communication skills.

• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Comfortable operating in a lean, entrepreneurial environment where responsibilities extend beyond a traditional functional remit.

• Commercially minded with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach.

• Strong attention to detail and project execution capabilities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.