Senior Business Development Professional

Versor Investments (“Versor”) is a pioneer in applying AI and alternative data to global equity markets. As a quantitative equities boutique, we focus on systematically delivering uncorrelated alpha across single stocks, equity index futures, and corporate events. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, Versor manages assets on behalf of a global client base. Our edge is defined by four core pillars that underpin how we operate and how we continue to stay at the frontier of quantitative investing. These include the use of alternative data across both developed and emerging markets, a disciplined integration of artificial intelligence with human judgment and domain expertise, deep experience in systematic investing, and an embedded approach to risk management that informs research, portfolio construction, and implementation.

Role Summary

Versor is looking to hire a senior business development professional to join our Business Development group. The group works with clients in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia to provide solutions to achieve their investment objectives. Currently the firm manages capital from a client base that includes a cross-section of the world’s largest institutional investors, such as public and corporate pension funds, global consultants and foundations and endowments.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively seek new client relationships in a systematic manner by developing direct relationships with prospects including public and corporate pension funds, global consultants and foundations and endowments
• Introduce the firm to prospects, communicate the investment philosophy of the firm and explain the investment process in detail
• Manage the account opening process including contractual negotiations and special requests
• Maintain and cultivate the firm’s relationships
• Conduct quarterly and/or annual review meetings with clients and prospects to explain recent performance, portfolio positioning and any changes in the firm’s structure

Requirements:

• Five or more years of marketing alternative investment products to institutional investors with proven track record of success
• Early career experience as an investment banker or finance lawyer with exceptional client facing-skills is a plus
• Strong knowledge and a high degree of comfort talking about systematic, quantitative investment strategies
• Highly consultative approach, committed to educating prospective investors as part of the process
• Polished individual with outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Highest integrity and ethics
• Bachelor’s degree (MBA and/or CFA a plus)