Vice President – Business Development Southern Europe

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Who we are and what we do

Klarphos is a leading European Investment Manager providing customized solutions for institutional clients to achieve their goals in Alternative Investments. Besides providing in-depth advisory services, jointly with our modern RAIF fund platform, we launch and manage funds in an uncomplicated and quick way.

Together with Head of Distribution and Klarphos Senior Management, you will develop and implement business development strategies for institutional clients, such as pension funds, endowments, family offices, banks and insurance companies. The role will focus primarily on Spain, Portugal and Italy (other countries can be discussed). You will become part of a new growth initiative with an unparalleled team in Europe.

What’s in it for you

• Become an integral part of our growth story and deliver high impact results
• Opportunities to stretch yourself and develop new skills
• Work with experienced colleagues with experience in top international banking and finance companies
• Possibility to understand the dynamics of the asset management industry
• Friendly and well-balanced working environment; start-up culture with regular team events
• Competitive compensation package; we strongly believe in rewarding our teams

Your key responsibilities

• Market entire suite of SMA and commingled alternative asset management offerings to institutional investors in Spain, Portugal and Italy
• Arrange and attend industry networking events with portfolio managers
• Develop specialist knowledge of alternative investment asset classes and strategies
• Pro-actively source new business opportunities
• Develop and curate product concepts and marketing material, including project management of relevant external vendors
• Close collaboration with compliance/legal and risk management
• Establish, maintain, and grow CRM database
• Provide regular updates to Senior Management on potential business opportunities 

Your background

• 3 to 7 years’ experience in investor relations and/or product sales/fund distribution with an existing book of institutional clients in at least one,ideally more than one of the target markets
• Self-starter, with demonstrated history of taking initiative, being adaptive in a fast-changing environment, and working independently
• Academic background in Economics/Finance desirable; MBA or equivalent desirable
• CFA and/or CAIA designation(s) desirable
• Fluency in Spanish and English required, Italian or Portuguese skills would be a plus
• Excellent client servicing and communication skills

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