Job Description
Job Description
Job Specification: Associate Director - ETF Sales – German Speaking
Company: ARK Invest Europe
Location: London, United Kingdom (Visa Sponsorship available)
Position: Associate Director – German Speaking ETF Sales
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a dynamic and innovative team within ARK Invest Europe. We are actively seeking exceptionally talented individuals who are collaborative, confident, and motivated to contribute to the continued success of ARK Invest in Europe. If you possess an entrepreneurial mindset and are eager to constantly challenge yourself in the rapidly evolving world of ETFs, ARK Invest, is the place for you. You will have the chance to distribute both the “Rize” branded suite of sustainable self-indexed ETFs and our recently launched range of “ARK” branded actively-managed ETFs, actively participating in the collaborative development of sales strategies for new launches as well as our existing range.
Responsibilities
· Contribute and execute upon a strategic sales plan developed by the sales team within your region.
· Support marketing and client servicing activities in the local language on a regular basis.
· Business development, fostering and maintaining strong relationships with institutional clients, financial advisors, and key stakeholders on the ground.
Prospecting and client follow-up through calls, emails, and other means of communication.
· Articulate the unique value propositions of both Rize and ARK products. i.e. sustainable and thematic products.
Language Proficiency
· German speaker and fluent in English is a requirement
Sales Experience
· 3 years (minimum) of proven success in ETF or actively-managed Fund Sales within the DACH regions.
· Demonstrated ability to achieve and exceed sales targets.
· Established relationships with investors in the specified regions across the client spectrum (asset managers, wealth managers, regional banks etc).
· Understanding of the market landscape across the DACH regions.
Product Knowledge
· In-depth understanding of ETF products and the broader financial market.
· Understanding of the mechanics of active ETFs as well as index ETFs. Understanding of thematic and sustainable investing is a plus.
· Up-to-date with industry trends and competitors to provide valuable insights.
Client Relationship Management
· Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key clients.
· Provide excellent customer service and address client queries and concerns.
Collaboration
· Work closely with internal teams, including broader sales team, marketing, product, capital markets and operations, to ensure a first-class client experience.
Market Analysis
· Conduct market research to identify opportunities and threats within the assigned regions.
· Provide regular reports on market trends, competitor activities, and client feedback.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field.
· Strong knowledge of the financial industry, particularly ETFs and active funds.
· Excellent communication, written and presentation skills.
· Proven ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment.