Senior Sales Executive

Senior Sales Executive – Private Markets Platform

Location | London

EMC15198

A leading, FCA-regulated financial technology platform serving the alternative investment industry is seeking a Senior Sales Executive to join its Commercial team in London.

The business provides infrastructure supporting private market fund distribution, investor onboarding, and operational scalability. Backed by a major global financial services group, the platform plays a central role in modernising access to private funds as institutional and individual capital flows continue to accelerate.

This is a new-business sales role with responsibility for originating, developing, and closing commercial opportunities across the private markets ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the full sales cycle from initial engagement through to close, including commercial discussions and deal progression
• Convert inbound and outbound opportunities into new client relationships
• Build, manage, and progress a commercial pipeline in line with defined growth targets
• Lead client meetings, pitches, and proposal discussions with prospective clients
• Engage with asset managers, fund administrators, and distribution partners across private markets
• Work closely with Product and Operations teams to support successful client onboarding and delivery
• Maintain momentum across active opportunities and provide accurate pipeline updates

Candidate Profile:

• 7+ years’ experience in a sales or business development role within financial services, fintech, consulting, or banking
• Exposure to private markets, alternative investments, or fund structures preferred
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders in a commercial context
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commercially driven, self-motivated, and comfortable managing multiple active opportunities
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint