VP of Global Client Development

  • IO Associates
  • City, London
  • Jan 07, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Vice President, European Institutions

London

In this role you will drive new business acquisition across Europe. With a focus on origination, you will target institutions.

This role is ideal for an energetic, "hunter" sales leader with an established buy-side network keen to deliver revenue in a rapidly evolving market structure.

Skills Required

  • Current network of institutional clients in Europe and the UK, pension funds, asset managers and insurance firms as the core focus
  • Knowledge, relationships and understanding of Asian markets and investors.
  • Derivatives experience, solid background and credibility in derivatives.

Experience Required

  • Minimum 10 years in institutional sales/business development in a capital markets, exchange, or trading technology environment
  • Deep buy-side network
  • Proven track record of new business wins
  • Working knowledge of European regulatory frameworks
  • Commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and executive presence in client settings
  • Fluency in English required; competence in other European languages preferred

Personal Qualities

  • Hunter mentality: entrepreneurial, energetic, and persistent
  • Relationship builder with high credibility and trusted reputation among institutional clients
  • Analytical, solutions-oriented, and collaborative

Compensation

  • Attractive base salary, market-leading incentive scheme, and comprehensive benefits package aligned to experience and performance.

If this is something you are interested in please send a copy of your CV so we can look at setting up an intro call.