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IQ-EQ is a leading financial services company that provides back and middle office services to Investment Funds, Global Corporates, and Institutional Investors. With 4800+ employees across 24+ jurisdictions, IQ-EQ is truly a global business, with a mission to help global investors focus on investing and preserving capital in a sustainable and compliant manner.
The role
The rapid growth and diversification of the business, including the creation of the Investor Solutions (“IS”) division, has prompted the requirement for additional resource within the Commercial team, supporting IS in organic growth by actively contributing to new business opportunities, helping the division to hit annual growth targets.
Role responsibilities
- Familiarize yourself with the company's vision and mission, seeking to accomplish set goals and objectives
- Assist in the signing of new clients for the division
- Help support management of the IS pipeline, including CRM platform management
- Help liaise with the IQ-EQ regional/divisional POCs as appropriate, for sales and legals
- Support and help develop new projects and business development processes, including providing system demos (internal and external) where required. Training will be provided in this regard
- Market research on competitors, prospects and market trends to improve discussions during new business meetings
- Attend meetings with clients and take detailed notes for follow up discussions
- Contribute within division roadmap conversations, including discussing ideas for platform growth
- Assist with drafting business plans, sales pitches, presentations, reference material, and other documents as required
- Manage multiple projects concurrently, meeting deadlines across different time zones
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with ability to engage effectively with various levels of management, staff and clients
Qualifications
Key competencies for position and level
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business management, marketing, or related field
- 0 - 2 years' relevant work experience in business development or similar field preferred (Preferably with knowledge and experience within the Private Equity and/or Alterative Investment industry).
- Excellent written, numerical and communication skills.
- Ability to quickly learn and use new technology – knowledge of SQL/Tableau beneficial but not required
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure
- Strong organization and project management skills
- Friendly and personable demeanour
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant software
- Interest in studying towards professional industry qualifications
- Languages beneficial but not required
Key behaviours we expect to see
In addition to demonstrating our Group Values (Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following:
- Conduct themselves in a professional and highly ethical manner
- Timely and accurate level of work to ensure deadlines are met
- Show excellent written, numerical and (both written and verbal) communications skills
- Possess can-do and proactive attitude
- Ability to work unsupervised as well as part of a team
Additional information
At IQ-EQ we want you to reach your full potential. We offer an inclusive and diverse environment to support your career aspirations. With a strong emphasis on continuous learning and a holistic approach to your professional and personal development. We also offer opportunities across our service lines and our international network of offices.
