Index Sales Specialist, Asset Managers, Enterprise Sales, Financial Solutions
Location
London
Business Area
Sales and Client Service
Ref #
10050215
Bloomberg offers a diverse range of fixed income, commodities,currenciesand equity indices. With extensive asset coverage, a strong history of innovation, andobjectiveand transparent rules, Bloomberg indices are widely used as a source for portfolio construction and performance comparison. We offer an array of services to clients interested in custom index development, investable index products designed to offer access to systematic strategies, indexadministrationand calculation agent services. Bloomberg indices are driven by the same trusted reference data,pricingand analytical calculations that are used throughout the investment process.
What’sthe role?
As an Index Sales Specialist you will be a key driver of the commercial strategy for Bloomberg indices, working closely with clients, sales, and product management to deliver solutions and develop business opportunities. As part of the Asset Manager group within the EMEA index sales team you willbe responsible forcoverage of strategic accounts as well as working closely with regional sales team to seek wider adoption and increased penetration of Bloomberg Index in this client segment.
You willbe responsible forbuilding andmaintainingrelationships with key influencers in the index community andprovidethem with consultative, commercially focused index solutions.You'llbe involved in all aspects of account management, including senior level relationship management and in-depth discussionsregardingBloomberg indexmethodologyand new product development.
You will be a key source for future Index product strategy, having input on the entire product life cycle. The role will require you to collaborate with both Bloomberg Index Product, Engineering and Marketing to develop client-focused solutions.
We’lltrust you to:
Build senior level relationships with many of the top institutional investment firmswithin the relevant region
Conduct in-depth discussionsregardingBloomberg indexmethodologyand new product requirements
Increase client usage and adoption of our Bloomberg Indices
Take a lead role in conducting internal and external training sessions and sales pitches
Work with clients throughout the sales process including commercial terms and contract execution
Collaborate extensively with different internal teams to cross-sell our suite of solutions
Provide detailed product feedback from clients to internal business managersin an effort tocontinually improve our products
You’llneed to have:
Significant experienceof indices and data in a client facing role (5-10 yrs experience desired)
A passion for financial products, especially for innovation in ETFs and mutual Funds
Proven experience working in, or selling to, asset and wealth managers
A self-starter and dedicated collaborator with strong multi-tasking skills, including an ability to self-source leads (Conferences, Digital presence, Cold Calling)
An astute commercial mind-set, working to exceed sales metrics
A network of Portfolio Managers, CIOs,COOsor Business managers contacts you canleverageas well as demonstrable ability toidentifynew prospects and build andmaintainsolid client relationships
Ability to creatively market our product to a vast demographic of potential clients
Ability to travel to meet with clients and prospects (4 to 6 days per month)
We would love to see:
Proven Experience in selling or servicing or working at/with ETF issuers
Experience with Fixed income and Equity indices
IMC,CFAor CFA ESG Qualified
Additional European language
If this sounds like you:
Apply if you thinkwe'rea good match!We'llget in touch withyou to let you know the next steps but in the meantime feel free to browse this: https://www.bloomberg.com/professional/product/indices/
If indicated, please note that years of experience are a guide; we will consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary for the role.
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