State Street

Investment Services Sales Executive Alternatives, Vice President

Company
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
6/17/2025
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
Description
Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for an experienced sales individual with a proven track record of sourcing new clients and closing deals that generate new revenue for the company. Specializing in Alternatives with a strong focus and knowledge of Private Markets (Private Equity, Private Credit and Real Estate and Infrastructure) the candidate will understand the requirements of PM managers and have an established influencer network in the space. As a part of our sales team, the ideal candidate should have proven track record to penetrate new prospect organizations to introduce State Street, convey our value, and generate opportunities to grow business. Extensive industry and product experience will enable this candidate to target new prospects in a particular sector relating to: alternatives. Based from a key location in EMEA, this role will travel extensively within the assigned segment and region.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Institutional Services (SSIS) and the Client Coverage Team. This senior sales position will have primary responsibility for driving the execution of Institutional Services sales strategy for an assigned segment (alternatives) within a target territory. This is a new business sales role, requiring you to research opportunities, initiate discussions, build prospect relationships and referral networks, manage sales process and close deals that generate new revenue for the company.

What You Will Be Responsible For

As an Alternative Segment Sales Executive, VP you will

  • Penetrate new prospect organizations to introduce State Street, convey our value, and generate opportunities to grow business; cultivate new senior level relationships at these target firms.
  • Lead sales process from prospecting through close, including lead generation, client meetings, prospect qualification, and RFP completion
  • Manage a virtual team of executives and subject matter experts through all aspects of a long and detailed sales cycle
  • Proactively build/drive pipeline volume of new clients, accelerate sales cycle, actively manage to close
  • Collaborate with relevant management resources to drive product and messaging strategies to differentiate our solutions
  • Partner with Product Specialist and Demo team during client presentations to ensure client engagement and positive outcome
  • Work closely with operations, legal, risk and relationship management to align opportunities with corporate goals
  • Understand, monitor, and communicate competitor activity throughout the market, identifying key strengths and weaknesses relative to State Street’s product offering


What We Value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

  • Proven leadership skills and sales success
  • Proven ability to hunt out new clients and new relationships
  • Proven ability to gain access to and interact with C-level executives
  • Excellent time management and presentation skills
  • Excellent written and verbal skills along with a high level of professionalism
  • Proven track record of achieving/exceeding financial goals
  • Ability to work within a collaborative environment to achieve results
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and influence colleagues and virtual team members


Education & Preferred Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree, Masters degree (or equivalent) preferred
  • 15+ years successful sales experience
  • Deep financial services background and experience


Additional Requirements

This position will require business travel

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers

Job ID: R-772390
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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