About Winton
Winton is a research-based investment management company with a specialist focus on statistical and mathematical inference in financial markets. The firm researches and trades quantitative investment strategies, which are implemented systematically via thousands of securities, spanning the world's major liquid asset classes. Founded in 1997 by David Harding, Winton today manages assets for some of the world’s largest institutional investors.
We employ ambitious professionals who want to work collaboratively at the leading edge of investment management.
Winton’s China Client Solutions team is seeking to recruit a Business Development for its dedicated Greater China business. The successful candidate will: 1) execute sales and client service strategy; and 2) drive AUM and new revenue opportunities with distribution-type and institution-type clients in Mainland China and Hong Kong (with primary focus on China-based clients).
Responsibilities:
- Exercise the highest standards of ethics and care in safeguarding the interests of the company and the company’s clients.
- Increase regional AUM by building proper sales strategy and successfully marketing and selling quantitative product funds to investors.
- Plan roadshows and events, including regular update meetings with existing and prospective clients.
- Support business relationships through frequent interaction; serve as a primary point of contact for inquiries.
- Identify opportunities to promote Winton’s brand within institutions and distribution channels.
- Represent the company at relevant industry conferences.
- Implement world-class client service, including timely and accurate responses to client inquiries.
We are looking for:
- At least eight years of sales experience in a global investment management firm or local hedge funds, with meaningful experience targeting a variety of clients (e.g., bank wealth, institutions, and distribution channels such as securities WM and private banking).
- Proven business development case.
- Exceptional communication skills in both Mandarin and English.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Strong understanding of quantitative investment strategies.
- A strong academic record from a top college or university; postgraduate degree and/or CFA designation a plus.
- Ability to travel regularly.
- Ability to sell complex investment strategies to sophisticated investors.
- Ability to work collaboratively across the business units.
What We Offer:
- World-class infrastructure for developing and operating systematic trading strategies.
- An exceptional opportunity to learn from others and have a broad impact.
Equal Opportunity Workplace
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.
