We are working with an outstanding global Asset Manager who is looking to hire a Business Development Associate to join their fast-growing team in London covering the UK&Ireland Wholesale market. The business specialise in Asian and Emerging Market Equities, and have experience consistent growth over the past few years. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to take the next step in their career, developing from their current role in a sales support or client service function at another asset management firm. The successful candidate will be involved in: Sustaining and developing new business and relationships with qualified prospective clients Pro-actively contributing to pre-sales preparations, including reviewing presentations, analysing the market and identifying new opportunities via Financial Clarity and Fundpath and industry media Working closely with the sales team and other internal teams such as compliance, marketing, product and RFP teams Working with the marketing team to research and organise conferences and events for the EMEA BD team to attend/sponsor. Developing distribution lists and online marketing for campaigns Contributing to the written communication to and from prospects, as well as handling queries and organising calls and meetings Reporting activity and updates within the sales team Working in close collaboration with the RFP team in assisting with the RFP process and making sure material is produced correctly and in a timely manner Attending events in the UK and Europe Using Salesforce: coordinating, uploading and updating prospects onto the system and ensuring data is updated on behalf of the team i.e., meeting minutes, contacts and opportunities. The ideal candidate will have: A passion for developing a career in business development or client service Confidence in creating and developing excellent working relationships with potential clients and colleagues Ability to understand and work with numerical data Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel Excellent oral and written communication. For more information, please apply now or contact Chris on christopher.rolfebruinfinancial.com.