Position Overview & Specifications

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

To drive the marketing and sales efforts.
To ensure that activities are conducted both professionally and effectively, and in accordance with agreed budgets
To work with the Legal and Compliance teams to ensure all marketing and sales activities operate in accordance with appropriate legal and regulatory obligations
To establish effective and beneficial relationships
To monitor key trends and developments among prospects and peers alike
To make recommendations to Management about industry developments and advocate action plans to pursue opportunities and/or address threats.
To work with all areas across company in a collaborative fashion to expand the existing Marketing and Sales Plans.
To participate in the weekly Sales meetings to discuss relevant topical issues and to record progress with prospects and discuss new leads
Ensure appropriate record keeping and reports are maintained regarding the activities of the department
Maintain knowledge and expertise in appropriate areas of the business

SKILLS and EXPERIENCE:

Futures and Options industry experience in a client facing role is essential
Broad understanding of global futures and options exchanges/F&O products
Knowledge of clearing processes and procedures
Knowledge of customer connectivity solutions for trading listed derivatives
Awareness and appreciation of regulatory responsibilities
Experience in driving revenue growth
Practised in presenting to clients and/or other stakeholders
Holds a broad knowledge of differing client types and/or industry segments
Effective interpersonal skills
Able to adapt communication style as needed, using a variety of presentational skills and techniques
Capable of developing and working within a controlled budget
Ideally holds a broad network of contacts within the industry
Eligible to work in the U.K.
Available to travel on occasion

INDIVIDUAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Leadership

Delegates effectively, takes responsibility for task and gives direction, guiding and inspiring others to achieve success for the business
Presents information in a persuasive way, uses persuasion to win support; brings others round to own way of thinking
Stands own ground when faced with unreasonable demands from others
Motivates and fosters the development of others in support of individual and business goals

Managing Work, Planning and Organising

Is organised and structured
Plans and prioritises effectively
Sets realistic timescales and milestones, and monitors progress against goals
Makes contingency plans
Multitasks
Is flexible and adaptable
Moves rapidly in the face of changing priorities
Can work under pressure without losing effectiveness or reducing the effectiveness of others. The ability to follow market developments and know what the competition is doing
The ability and motivation to expand and share one’s own technical and professional expertise and knowledge

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £100,000.00 per year

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