What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director, Client Development and Management (SF) position at Eurasia Group?
Eurasia Group is seeking an experienced and motivated business development professional, based in San Francisco, to expand and manage our institutional financial services clientele on the West Coast. Experience of 5-8 years in financial services and an understanding of the range of buy-side investment strategies and needs is required.
In this position, you will be responsible for managing current relationships and developing the firm’s growth with financial sector clients including global macro hedge funds, emerging and frontier markets investors, private wealth platforms, private equity firms, currency and commodity traders, and traditional asset managers.
You should have a track record of managing relationships with a variety of top-tier clients and the ability to market and discuss macro and emerging markets products. Ideally you will have current relationships with buy-side investment firms and experience selling a research-based product or advisory/consulting service. Buy-side work experience or success selling into buy-side clients is also a plus. You will be required to work both independently and as part of the larger team located in NY. You will regularly interact with our Directors of Business Development, Directors of Research, and a cadre of analysts to successfully build out the firm’s reach in the financial services community. You will have excellent presentation (oral and written) skills, an analytical bent, and an understanding of global securities markets. You should be self-motivated, positive, and high energy both internally and in client interactions. Knowledge of FX or EM/Frontier markets is a plus.
An undergraduate degree is required and an MA or an MBA is preferred. You should be able to discuss financial market concepts and market conditions with clients and have a working knowledge of various investment strategies and disciplines. You will track multiple projects and clients at once so an ability to multi-task and prioritize is essential. Applicants should have an interest in international affairs and political risk, and understand Eurasia Group’s core competencies. Must be willing to travel in the US, particularly in the western half of the country. Significant time in the NYC and Washington, DC offices may be required. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
Perks of working at Eurasia Group:
In this position, you will be responsible for managing current relationships and developing the firm’s growth with financial sector clients including global macro hedge funds, emerging and frontier markets investors, private wealth platforms, private equity firms, currency and commodity traders, and traditional asset managers.
You should have a track record of managing relationships with a variety of top-tier clients and the ability to market and discuss macro and emerging markets products. Ideally you will have current relationships with buy-side investment firms and experience selling a research-based product or advisory/consulting service. Buy-side work experience or success selling into buy-side clients is also a plus. You will be required to work both independently and as part of the larger team located in NY. You will regularly interact with our Directors of Business Development, Directors of Research, and a cadre of analysts to successfully build out the firm’s reach in the financial services community. You will have excellent presentation (oral and written) skills, an analytical bent, and an understanding of global securities markets. You should be self-motivated, positive, and high energy both internally and in client interactions. Knowledge of FX or EM/Frontier markets is a plus.
An undergraduate degree is required and an MA or an MBA is preferred. You should be able to discuss financial market concepts and market conditions with clients and have a working knowledge of various investment strategies and disciplines. You will track multiple projects and clients at once so an ability to multi-task and prioritize is essential. Applicants should have an interest in international affairs and political risk, and understand Eurasia Group’s core competencies. Must be willing to travel in the US, particularly in the western half of the country. Significant time in the NYC and Washington, DC offices may be required. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
Perks of working at Eurasia Group:
- An amazing mission -- to help our clients capitalize on the opportunities and manage the risks created by the impact of politics on markets around the world.
- The opportunity to work with a talented and entrepreneurial team in a global environment.
- Flexible work environment, with contemporary offices located in New York (Flatiron), DC (DuPont Circle) and London (Clerkenwell).
- PTO bank of 23 days, 10 paid holidays and 2 summer Fridays.
- A strong belief in work-life balance.
- Competitive salary plus incentive compensation plan.
- Rich benefits package – EG contributes 82-90% to medical and dental premiums, 100% employer-paid LTD, STD and life insurance, 401(k) plus fully vested employer match and pre-tax commuter benefits.
- Business casual dress code.
- Employee referral program that begins at $1000.