VP/D Event-Driven Hedge Fund Sales - Selby Jennings in London - eFinancialCareers

Our client, a leading alternative investment manager with a strong performance track record, is seeking an experienced Director-level sales professional to support ongoing asset-raising initiatives. The firm has established a robust presence in global markets and is expanding its distribution capabilities to capitalise on increased investor demand.

This is a high-impact role for a proven fundraiser who can leverage existing relationships, develop new channels, and drive capital formation across Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Originate and manage relationships with institutional investors, including pension funds, insurers, endowments, foundations, and family offices.
• Lead capital-raising initiatives for the firm's flagship strategies and future fund launches.
• Develop and execute a targeted distribution plan across the UK and broader European markets.
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership, investor relations, portfolio managers, and product specialists to deliver a cohesive fundraising effort.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the firm's investment strategies, performance drivers, and competitive positioning.
• Represent the firm in meetings, conferences, and other client-facing events.
• Provide structured feedback to internal teams on investor sentiment, market trends, and competitive dynamics.

Candidate Profile

• 7-15+ years of relevant experience in institutional sales within alternatives (hedge funds preferred).
• Strong track record of raising assets or advancing institutional pipeline activity.
• Established network across European institutional allocators, with a particular emphasis on UK, DACH, Benelux, and Nordic markets.
• Deep understanding of hedge fund strategies, especially event-driven, credit, or multi-strategy offerings.
• Confident communicator with the ability to articulate complex investment concepts clearly.
• Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and comfortable operating in a lean, high-performance environment.
• Highly disciplined relationship-builder capable of strategic long-term engagement with sophisticated investors.