Business Development Rep - Asset Management (Quantitative Hedge Funds)

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are-with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. 

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity. 

We’re seeking a dynamic, client-focused sales professional to join our team, focused on expanding our footprint in the asset management industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving new business by connecting leading investment firms with our proprietary data solutions designed to uncover alpha and manage risk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with institutional investment firms, including asset managers, hedge funds, real estate investment trusts, and private equity firms
• Conduct consultative sales engagements by understanding each prospect’s investment process and translating their data needs into tailored solutions
• Engage in regular in-person client meetings and industry events to build trust, deepen relationships, and stay attuned to market trends and client challenges
• Collaborate with internal teams such as product development and research to align client feedback with ongoing enhancements to data offerings
• Manage the full sales cycle independently, from initial outreach and discovery calls through contract negotiation and onboarding
• Present data solutions clearly and persuasively to senior-level decision -makers, including portfolio managers, analysts, and chief investment officers
• Maintain accurate sales pipeline activity and contribute to forecasting and market intelligence through regular reporting and CRM updates

Key Qualifications & Responsibilities:

• 5+ years’ experience working in direct business-to-business sales roles with a focus on selling data driven solutions to the asset management industry
• Proven success in selling data solutions to asset managers, hedge funds, REITs, private equity firms, and other institutional investors, with a strong understanding of their diverse investment strategies and workflows

• Undergraduate/first-level degree (e.g., Bachelor’s degree) required, with coursework in business, economics, finance, marketing or related fields a plus

• Deep familiarity with data-driven investment use cases, particularly in quantitative research, portfolio construction, and risk management, and the ability to guide prospects through complex value propositions
• Exceptional consultative selling skills, with the ability to listen to client needs, translate technical data requirements into tailored solutions, and articulate clear value alignment with our proprietary datasets
• Track record of initiating and developing new relationships within the buy-side community; thrives in an outbound sales environment and is energized by identifying and pursuing high-potential opportunities
• Collaborative mindset with internal stakeholders, including product, research, and engineering teams, to ensure the delivery of solutions that meet nuanced client demands
• Strong communication and presentation capabilities, able to navigate sophisticated sales conversations with senior-level investment professionals and position data as a strategic asset

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $93,600.00 -  $135,750.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email accommodations@moodys.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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