Business Development Director - Insurance at Alpine Investors

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Insurance, Asset Management, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Investment Management Certificate (IMC) qualification (both Units 1 and 2)
  • Ideally both Private and Public markets distribution experience
  • Proven track record in sales, entrepreneurial mindset and drive to deliver commercial results
  • Deep understanding of key investor issues including detailed understanding of the investment and regulatory challenges facing UK institutional investors and insurer investors' opportunities
  • Ability to take responsibility for maintaining a high-performance culture, and ensuring operations and investment activities are conducted and controlled in an appropriate manner
  • Deep client facing relationship management and/or Business Development experience within asset management
  • Based in London (contractual location)

Responsibilities

  • Building and deepening client relationships
  • Driving new business opportunities
  • Delivering exceptional client service
  • Managing existing clients
  • Identifying growth opportunities
  • Leading prospect pitches and marketing initiatives
  • Collaborating with colleagues across Distribution and investment teams to support business growth
  • Contributing to sales and business planning
  • Representing Aviva Investors at industry events
  • Providing insights to shape products and services in response to client needs and market developments

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Business DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementAsset ManagementInsurance DistributionPrivate MarketsPublic MarketsSales PitchingInvestment Management Certificate (IMC)

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or does it require being based in a specific location?

This position is based in London and will be the contractual location of the successful candidate; other locations cannot be considered.

What benefits are offered for this role?

Benefits include a generous pension scheme with Aviva contributing up to 14%, eligibility for annual performance bonus, family friendly parental and carer’s leave, generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays with option to buy/sell up to 5 days, up to 40% discount on Aviva products, Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit, flexible benefits including electric cars, Aviva Matching Share Plan, and Save As You Earn scheme.

What skills and qualifications are required for this position?

Required qualifications include the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) with both Units 1 and 2. Ideal experience includes private and public markets distribution, a proven track record in sales with an entrepreneurial mindset, and deep understanding of investor issues and regulatory challenges for UK institutional and insurer investors.

What is the salary for this Business Development Director role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What kind of experience makes a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate will have deep client-facing relationship management or business development experience in asset management, ability to maintain a high-performance culture, and experience thriving in client-facing roles building relationships and driving new business.

Alpine Investors

Investment firm specializing in software and services

About Alpine Investors

Alpine Investors specializes in investing in software and services businesses, focusing on executing powerful transitions and scaling through change with a PeopleFirst operating philosophy. The main technologies/methods used in their product include software and services for executing transitions and scaling through change.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2001Year Founded
$205.5MTotal Funding
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise Software, Financial ServicesIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition in medical software could challenge Alpine's similar investments.
Potential talent drain as key personnel leave Alpine for other firms.
Rapid expansion of Orion Group may lead to operational challenges and integration risks.

Differentiation

Alpine's PeopleFirst strategy includes a unique CEO-in-Residence program for leadership transitions.
Alpine Investors is a Certified B Corp, emphasizing environmental, social, and governance criteria.
Alpine specializes in middle-market software and services, leveraging digital transformation trends.

Upsides

Increasing demand for digital transformation boosts Alpine's software and services investments.
CEO-in-Residence programs are gaining traction, aligning with Alpine's PeopleFirst strategy.
Alpine's focus on ESG criteria enhances its reputation and attracts responsible investors.

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