Private Markets Business Development Professional, US Small/Mid-Size Institutions

Position Overview

Aksia is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial professional to join our Pan-Alternatives team. This individual will develop institutional relationships within a defined region and/or client type, focusing on selling institutional funds and holistic solutions across alternatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development and relationship management within a target region and/or client type.
• Develop and execute a regional growth strategy targeting new LP relationships and deepening existing ones.
• Serve as the primary interface with prospective clients, crafting and delivering presentations, proposals, and strategic insights.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across research, investment, operations, and client advisory teams to deliver seamless and insightful client experiences.
• Stay abreast of evolving market trends, fund strategies, and client needs to position Aksia’s offerings competitively and credibly.

Qualifications

• 6–12 years of experience in investor relations, business development, or institutional sales with a focus on alternative investments.
• Knowledge of alternative investment strategies, including private equity, private credit, real assets and/or hedge funds.
• Demonstrated success cultivating LP relationships across a region or client type.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple complex client engagements and internal workstreams.
• High degree of initiative, integrity, and commercial acumen.