Commercial Director - Highly competitive salary, bonus and commission structure

Pioneering Private Funds solution provider is expanding rapidly, and as such, is seeking a Commercial Director to play a pivotal role in leading and strategising the commercial efforts of the business – which is focused on investor onboarding. The successful candidate will be a Private Markets expert and be able to drive growth and forge meaningful industry relationships whilst developing a stellar sales team across Europe.

Roles & Responsibilities

Working closely with the CEO and other Executive Directors, you will develop and execute innovative commercial strategies and proactively grow the business into the Private Markets sector in a senior ‘player - manager’ capacity.
Build a high-performing team, providing mentorship and guidance to maximize their potential.
Identify and cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and investors to expand network and opportunities (including COOs, CFOs, Chief Compliance and General Counsel contacts).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless implementation of business initiatives.
Stay ahead of industry trends and regulatory developments, integrating insights into our market approach.
Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and learning, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Monitor and analyse performance metrics to continuously optimise commercial outcomes.

Experience & Qualifications

Proven leadership and hands-on commercial experience in the financial private markets sector (Could be from a Fund Servicing sales background, or from an audit / consultancy services perspective, or Investor Relations at a large Fund Manager).
A track record of driving commercial success, achieving growth targets, and fostering lasting connections.
Deep understanding of financial markets, products (particularly credibility within the investor onboarding sphere for Private Market clients), and industry dynamics and the ability to reach out to connections instantly.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills to engage with diverse stakeholders effectively.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field; MBA or equivalent would be beneficial.

Apply now for this unique opportunity to grow and develop a successful commercial team in a dynamic and growing organisation. Only driven and passionate leaders with a strong network in the Private Markets arena will be considered. Competitive salary, bonus and commission structure and benefits are on offer for the right candidate.

Please email your CV to http://kate@meredithbrown.com, Ref: KP15809.

Please note: that due to the high volume of applicants responding to our adverts we are regrettably not able to feed back on all applications; only successful candidates will be contacted.