Director Business Development, Americas recruitment
The Director of Business Development, Americas’ role is focused on:
• Participating in the elaboration of the business development strategy for the region and its implementation
• Increasing the number of candidates registering for the CAIA exams
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with institutional clients, managers, industry associations and financial institutions
• Evaluating enrollment potential among target firms and developing penetration objectives (long-range and per-cycle)
• Identifying and developing relationships with new target audiences and key accounts
• Working with Department heads, HR and internal education departments to encourage sponsorship and recognition of the CAIA program; promote approval of use of the CAIA charter (e.g., business cards, email signatures, public profiles) and promote the CAIA program internally (e.g., intranets, internal study groups)
• Where possible attending and supporting CAIA Chapter events
Qualifications:
• 5+ years experience in the alternative investment sector - in a business development or sales capacity to institutional clients and a proven record of success in this area
• Should be a CAIA charter holder or commit to earn the charter within two years
• Strong relationship management, communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be willing to travel extensively throughout the US and Canada
• CAIA’s head office is situated in Amherst, MA, but the position may be based in New York, Boston or Chicago (preferred)
• Must be prepared to attend meetings in Amherst, MA on a regular basis