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Job Title


Business Development Manager


Company : Universal Investment


Location : London, London


Created : 2025-05-31


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Grow with us! We are currently looking for a colleague to join our international sales team that is part of the Sales and Relationship Management department. We are responsible of ensuring continuous growth and internationalization.The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.The successful candidate will be primarily accountable for increasing sales for direct private debt & direct infrastructure AIFM & admin services within the European and Global markets Your tasks and responsibilities:Support the development of UI Groups direct alternatives business strategy (private debt & infrastructure) in AIFM and admin services.Assist in executing the commercial strategy targeting asset management firms in the alternatives space.Help identify and map new targets, expand the contact network, and develop a prospect list.Organize workshops, create pitch presentations with sales support, and engage in RFIs/RFPs.Assist in preparing and negotiating fee proposals and letters of intent with the structuring team.Build and maintain client relationships to support UIs market share growth.Conduct market research, participate in industry events, and contribute to thought leadership.Monitor market opportunities to expand services and track competitor initiatives.Manage workflows to meet client deadlines and coordinate team deliverablesYour skills and experience:2-3 years of experience in the financial sector, preferably in business development, client servicing, or investor relations.Basic knowledge of private markets / direct alternative investments such as direct private debt & direct venture capital.Adaptable, flexible, and comfortable in an international environment.Strong commercial drive and resilience to support sales efforts.Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on relationship-building. Good communication skills in formal and informal settings.Ability to influence, build trust, and negotiate confidently.Results-driven, proactive, and positive individual with high ethical standards and integrity.Willingness to travel occasionally.Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.What we offer:An exciting working environment and challenging tasksExtensive insight into the European fund industryFriendly, international, and goal-oriented working environmentHigh degree of independent workAttractive home office arrangements and working time flexibilityWe are pioneers in the investment industry and market leaders for fund services and white label funds. Our clients, institutional investors and asset managers value our independence and the expertise we have gained from more than 50 years in the industry. Today we offer the full range of investment vehicles for all asset classes across international borders. Universal-Investment aims to become the leading European fund service platform and Super ManCo for all asset classes and we are looking for individuals who share our core values: Trust & Engagement, Excellence & Expertise and Change & Innovation.To find out more check our website: Universal-Investment.com