Director of Business Development - Selby Jennings

Director of Business Development

We are currently partnered with an impact investment management firm based in San Francisco. They are looking to add a Director of Business Development to their team who will play a crucial role in driving their growth strategy and expanding their market presence. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of impact investing and work with a team committed to making a difference. They specialize in managing investment portfolios for institutional clients, high-net-worth families, endowments, and foundations, with a strong focus on impact investing.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Growth: Develop and execute business development strategies to drive revenue growth and market expansion, particularly focusing on family offices, family foundations, and corporate foundations.
2. Partnership Development: Partner with clients to develop impact investing strategies and road maps, ensuring alignment with their values and mission.
3. Market Analysis: Scout investment funds with themes of interest, taking into account client's risk tolerance and impact orientation.
4. Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a high-performing business development team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Looking for:

1. Proven experience in investment, fundraising, and business development, with a track record of building investor pipelines and converting prospects.
2. Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.
3. Excellent relationship-building and communication abilities.
4. Passion for impact investing and a commitment to social and environmental sustainability.
5. Preferably, experience in wealth management or experience in the non-profit or impact world.
6. Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable working in a boutique firm environment.