DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC PENSION FUNDS recruitment

BNPP IP offers a diverse range of investment management strategies to institutional clients in the U.S. and Canada through our affiliates, including BNP Paribas Asset Management and Fischer Francis Trees Watts. Our clients include corporations, pension plans, insurance companies, foundations, endowments, central banks, official institutions and mutual funds. In North America we have offices in Boston, Chicago, New Jersey, New York, and Toronto. We have an excellent opportunity for a Director, Business Development Public Pension Funds in our New York office. Individual will lead the development of BNPP IP’s business in the United States, primarily among public pension plans.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Lead business development activities in the public pension fund channel with specific AUM/revenue targets, from lead generation to finals presentation, and then on boarding in coordination with client service.

• Liaise and coordinate with consultant relations staff when a consultant is involved.

• Identify and position appropriate products/strategies in the public pension fund channel in conjunction with US Sales Head.

• Provide input with regard to developing new products to develop and serve the public pension fund channel.

• Responsible for any other tasks requested by Management which are deemed necessary for the team as a whole to achieve their objectives.

Ideal Personal Profile:

• Proven track record in public fund sales or similar institutional channel in asset management.

• Broad product knowledge across fixed income, equities and alternatives,

• Detail-oriented, energetic and industrious self-motivated team player who works well under pressure and has strong time management skills.

• Strong problem solving skills and desire to maximize efficiencies.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Consummate professional who is proactive, shows initiative, and is able to work unsupervised when necessary.

• An individual of unquestionable integrity who would be an excellent representative of the firm on both a   personal and professional basis.

Academic Background and Experience:

• Minimum of five years of experience in institutional asset management sales.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Finance preferred.

• CFA charter holder and /or MBA preferred.

• Advanced computer skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

To be considered for this opportunity, please forward your resume utilizing the online application process.  Equal Opportunity Employer.