FORFIRM is providing solutions to real business challenges for our clients through innovation and deep industry understanding. We pride ourselves on being a knowledge-based company, with no barriers or pre-built solutions – we listen to our clients and solve their unique problems.
At FORFIRM, we are creating a culture where each person can define their own role parameters and speak their mind without any hesitation. We are a true meritocracy, where individual results define each person’s career path.
We are looking for a motivated Business Developer Manager to get with an Asset Management Firm and cover a strategic sales role (Digital Asset Management)
In this position, you will collaborate closely with the Sales and Marketing Director and the broader Business Development team to boost company inflows and uncover new investment opportunities. Your main duty will be to identify, engage, and qualify prospective investors. Additionally, you will maintain existing institutional investor relationships, address client inquiries, and assist with marketing outreach efforts.
Responsibility
- Work independently or support senior sales in business development and client relationship management with institutional clients, corporate clients, pension funds, sovereign funds, fund of funds, etc.
- Maintain strong relationships with existing distributors and expand the distribution network.
- Conduct market research and provide support for the development of distribution channels.
- Prepare regular fund reports and newsletters for distributors, including retail banks, IFAs, insurance agencies, etc.
- Organize marketing campaigns with clients.
- Handle KYC onboarding, due diligence, and other compliance-related tasks, RFPs, and structuring of fund-related activities.
- Perform other ad hoc duties to meet assigned sales targets.
Skills required
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, Finance, Accounting, or related fields; an international educational background is a plus.
- Knowledge of the Swiss Financial Institutions market.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in a fund house; candidates with less experience will be considered for the assistant manager role.
- Preferably good knowledge of Digital and Alternative investments, AMC, Crypto.
- Familiarity with IFMA and other relevant regulations related to AML/CTF.
- Presentable, results-driven, with strong initiative and determination to succeed.
- Positive and proactive attitude, team player, ability to work in a complex and rapidly evolving environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
- Excellent written and spoken English and Italian, French and German are plus
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on international multi-disciplinary projects for leading brands from day one
- Highly meritocratic environment – points-based bonus and promotion system
- A focus on knowledge building with regular internal and external training opportunities
- Supportive and dynamic team
FORFIRM is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity within the company. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination about race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.