Fund Business Development Manager - Romandy

For one of our client, we have been exclusively mandated for the search of their next Head of Fund Sales in Romandy. We are looking for a Senior Sales, hunter, able to lead the fundraising for the fund towards Institutional Clients, Private Banks, External Asset Managers and HNW individuals. The knowledge of Romandy is key and an important network is required added to a sales DNA, The chosen one will be in charge of raising money for the Fund in a niche of Investment. Private markets experience is clearly a plus.

Key Responsibilities

●       Develop and execute a comprehensive local expansion strategy, including market analysis, target prioritization, and growth milestones

●       Own local commercial performance, including revenue targets, pipeline development, and sales forecasting

●       Drive sales execution across identified distributor targets (Wealth Managers, Private Banks, Family Offices, Digital platforms…)

●       Lead prospecting and relationship management with financial intermediaries, converting qualified leads into long-term partnerships and investment commitments

●       Design and oversee marketing initiatives adapted to local market dynamics, in close collaboration with the group central marketing team

●       Ensure an exceptional client experience across the full investment lifecycle: onboarding, transaction execution, portfolio follow-up, exits, and reinvestment opportunities

●       Uphold group investment discipline and brand positioning by ensuring high-quality investor selection

●       Once growth has built, recruit and manage a local team (1–2 direct reports), fostering a high-performance, entrepreneurial culture

●       Represent the group at industry events, media engagements, and high-level client meetings

●       Ensure local activities comply with applicable regulatory and distribution frameworks, in coordination with central legal and compliance resources

●       Act as the voice of the local market internally, providing feedback on investor appetite, deal structuring, and sales processes to continuously improve the group’s funds model

Requirements

In terms of profile, here is what we are looking for:

●       Minimum 10 years of successful B2B and B2C sales experience in alternative asset classes (hedge funds, private equity, real estate investment, structured products, or similar)

●       Proven track record in building and managing relationships with HNWI clients, Family Offices, Private Banks and EAMs

●       Deep network in Switzerland's wealth management, Private Banking, and Family Office communities

●       Strong business development skills: ability to lead complex negotiations, close partnerships, and nurture long-term relationships

●       Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate autonomously, take ownership of local market development and the related P&L

●       Comfort with digital tools and sales platforms for client relationship management

●       Fluent in French and English, German could be plus

●       Organizational excellence and adaptability in a fast-paced, innovative environment

Benefits