VP - Business Development & IR

Company:

A pioneering global alternative asset manager and market maker specializing in uncorrelated financial products with nearly $3 billion in assets under management. The company leverages its proprietary, cutting-edge longevity data and actuarial technology to purchase life insurance policies from consumers seeking liquidity.

Position Overview

Marketing Lead/VP to join its Business Development and Investor Relations Team. This role will focus on the promotion, marketing, and placement of the firm's life settlement products within the North America region. The ideal candidate will have a wide network, a strong understanding of the institutional investor allocation process into alternatives, and a drive to excel in an entrepreneurial environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Marketing Strategy Development: Develop and execute innovative marketing strategies to promote the firm's life settlement products within the North American market.
• Client Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including family offices, pension plans, foundations, and wealth managers across North America.
• Market Research & Insights: Conduct comprehensive market research to identify new opportunities and better understand customer needs in the life settlements space.
• Collaboration with Product Development: Work closely with the product development team to tailor life settlement products to meet the specific needs of North American institutional investors.
• Brand Awareness & Visibility: Organize and participate in industry conferences, seminars, and networking events to increase brand awareness and product visibility.
• Competitive Analysis: Provide regular reports on competitor activities, marketing campaign performance, and market trends to ensure a competitive edge.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all marketing efforts comply with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: 6 years in marketing, investor relations, or business development, in the financial services sector and/or alternative investments/private credit space. Candidates with experience in investment banking covering family offices will be considered.
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Institutional Investor Knowledge: Strong understanding of the institutional investor allocation process, alternative investments, and performance metrics.
• Networking: Established network of relationships across mid-tier pension plans, foundations, and family offices is a plus.
• Travel Requirements: Willingness to travel within the US to attend industry events and meet with clients.
• Communication & Presentation Skills: Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients and internal teams.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong lateral thinking and decision-making abilities, with the capability to provide strategic insights.
• Team Collaboration & Independence: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for reporting, presentations, and analysis.