Business Development Associate

BlueOrchard was founded in 2001 by initiative of the UN as the first commercial manager of microfinance debt investments worldwide and since evolved into a leading impact investment manager. The firm is dedicated to fostering inclusive and sustainable growth while providing attractive returns for its investors. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, BlueOrchard has offices in Cambodia, Georgia, Peru, Kenya, Luxembourg, Singapore and Geneva. To date, the company has deployed over USD 5.7bn in impact investments across 80 emerging and frontier markets, enabling social impact. Become part of this unique success story and join our fast-growing company in Zurich, Switzerland as

Business Development Associate

As part of the business development team, you will work closely with the Head of Business Development and Senior Sales Professionals to support BlueOrchard’s growth strategy.

Key tasks

• Actively support the asset raising across all investor types together with senior team members;
• Support the team in the evaluation of new markets and investment solutions;
• Engage in client meetings together with the Head of Business Development and senior team members;
• Develop and actively manage your own sales pipeline;
• Achieve targeted revenue and new asset goals;
• Promote BlueOrchard’s range of funds and services in Switzerland and abroad.

Required skills and experience

• At least 1 to 3 years of relevant working experience in sales or business development, preferably in the fixed income space (background in impact investing appreciated);
• Excellent sales and communication skills;
• Excellent spoken and written English and German. Swiss German and/or French would be a plus;
• Master’s degree desirable in Economics, Business Administration, Finance or a CFA degree.

Your personal profile

• Proactive attitude and strong drive to develop senior level business relationships;
• Self-starter with strong work ethics and positive energy;
• Thrives under pressure while maintaining a high level of personal and professional integrity;
• Excellent team player, responsive and with a strong customer focus;
• Valid Swiss work permit.

Please apply in ENGLISH, including CV and cover letter.

Deadline for application is 30 April 2019.