Vice-President, Business Development & Strategy

Vice President: Business Development & Strategy Location: New York or Park City

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We believe who you are and working in an environment with a culture suited to you is the pillar of your happiness and success. We are committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion, not only in our own firm but beyond, by ensuring every individual at Meraki Global Advisors is given opportunities to grow professionally and personally.

THE FIRM Meraki Global Advisors is a leading outsourced trading firm that delivers Global Multi-Asset Trading, Leverage Management, and Capital Introduction services to a sophisticated and diversified client base that includes hedge funds, family offices, traditional asset managers, corporates, and private equity firms. The executive and trading teams bring decades of industry experience from the largest investment banks, hedge funds, and asset managers. We build strong partnerships with our institutional clients and help them buy and sell financial products on exchanges across the globe, express investment strategies across all asset classes, manage risk, and improve operational efficiency. We are a dynamic, entrepreneurial team with a passion for the markets, comprised of individuals who thrive in fast-paced changing environments.

ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for a bright, motivated individual who is looking to join a firm that invests in its people, encourages career advancement, and is experiencing exponential growth. The role provides an opportunity for a business development professional to gain the operational perspective of a principal, take the next step in their career progression, and immerse themselves in our firm to solve complex problems and influence change.

MORE ABOUT THIS JOB Business Development & Strategy works directly with the Chief Operating Office and in full co-ordination with senior management based in Park City, New York, and Hong Kong to set and execute key strategic priorities for the firm. In this role you will be responsible for developing, evaluating, and executing plans for new businesses and growth initiatives, including strategic partnership opportunities. Business Development & Strategy is comprised of four verticals: (i) Sales Development (ii) Strategic Partnerships (iii) Capital Introductions and (iv) Technology Solutions.

RESPONSBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS The individual will: (i) create, evaluate, review, and implement new business plans and initiatives; (ii) drive the continued growth we have seen in our business by identifying, cultivating, and onboarding new client relationships; (iii) support and identify strategic partnerships, and help clients increase their firm’s awareness with investors and allocators; and (iv) identify and implement technology solutions.

Desired Experience / Skills:

• 3+ years prior business development or strategy, sales, client management, or consulting experience with an asset management, financial services, or FinTech firm
• Strong knowledge of the financial services industry, hedge fund and FinTech community
• Ability to review and synthesize information and form independent judgements
• Energetic self-starter who is results oriented
• Excellent relationship building and presentation skills
• An industrious mindset coupled with strong organization and planning skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills with confidence and ability to interact effectively with senior leaders both internally and externally
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet competing deadlines
• Flawless judgement in safeguarding the firm’s and its client’s information
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Proven record working effectively in a collaborative results-oriented environment