Toronto Business Development Vice President

Toronto, ON, CA

ABOUT CFM

Founded in 1991, we are a global quantitative and systematic asset management firm applying a scientific approach to finance to develop alternative investment strategies that create value for our clients.
We value innovation, dedication, collaboration, and the ability to make an impact. Together, we create a stimulating environment for talented and passionate experts in research, technology, and business to explore new ideas and challenge existing assumptions.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking to add a talented and motivated VP to our Toronto-based Business Development team.

As a member of the team, you will be responsible for helping to maintain and grow CFM’s investor relationships and engagement in Canada. You will work closely with our experienced team to strengthen our partnerships with some of the world's leading investors and to identify and pursue opportunities with new investors across different segments. In this position, you will have the opportunity to create a positive impact by helping us to better serve our existing partners and connect potential future investors to one of the foremost quantitative investment firms globally.

This position is well suited for individuals with experience in the asset management industry, interested in taking their career to a new level at a dynamic market leading hedge fund. The position is Toronto based.

Responsibilities

Position requires experience in the Canadian market (Institutional Investors, Family Offices, Wealth Management, ...).
Work with our senior Business Development managers to understand, build and strengthen existing CFM investor relationships by providing exceptional client service.
Collaborate with our Business Development managers throughout the entire sales cycle, from identifying new opportunities to finalizing investments with both current and potential investors. This involves tasks such as conducting market research, organizing investor outreach campaigns and events, prepping meeting materials and follow-ups, handling diligence requests (RFPs/DDQs), responding to investor requests, and drafting bespoke marketing materials.
Maintain a robust customer relationship management (CRM) database to facilitate fund raising efforts. This includes but is not limited to inputting and maintaining investor information and distribution lists, updating sales pipelines and prospects, and documenting interactions with investors.
Collaborate with colleagues across functional teams and geographies including Research, Product Specialists, Compliance and Investor Operations to enhance CFM’s investor communications.

SKILLSET REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

5-8 years of experience in the financial industry
Strong attention to detail, analytical/problem-solving, communication and presentation skills
Desire to work in a team environment
Experience working with data in Excel and designing presentations in PowerPoint
Demonstrable proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and CRM systems
Ability to distill complex topics into salient points, verbally and in writing
Ability to self-organize and work on deadline driven projects
Fluent in English and ideally in French
Experience in working in an international corporation is a plus

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

We are continuously striving to be an equal opportunity employer and we prohibit any discrimination based on sex, disability, origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, or religion. We believe that our diversity, breadth of experience, and multiple points of view are among the leading factors in our success.
CFM is a signatory of the Women Empowerment Principles.