Sales for Asset Manager in Belgium

Strategic Partnership & Business Development

• Develop and implement business development initiatives within a strategic banking partnership.
• Identify new commercial opportunities across Retail Banking, Private Banking and Wealth Management.
• Strengthen relationships with key decision-makers and distribution stakeholders.
• Translate the banking partner's investment and commercial needs into concrete business opportunities.
• Coordinate initiatives between the asset management company and the banking network.
• Monitor market developments, distribution trends and competitor activity.
• Contribute to the long-term growth of assets under management through the banking distribution channel.

Investment Solutions & Product Development

You will play an active role in positioning and supporting a diversified range of investment solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate the distribution and positioning of investment funds across the banking network.
• Support investment solutions covering equities, fixed income, multi-asset strategies and alternative investments.
• Contribute to the development and distribution of private market and illiquid investment solutions.
• Collaborate with investment specialists and product teams to address the needs of Private Banking and Wealth Management clients.
• Support portfolio management teams in their use of investment funds and strategies.
• Ensure the consistency and quality of investment-related communications.
• Participate in projects aimed at developing and improving the investment offering.

Banking Network & Relationship Management

You will establish and maintain strong relationships throughout the banking distribution network.

You will notably:

• Build trusted relationships with Private Bankers, Wealth Managers, branch managers and regional directors.
• Understand the needs of banking professionals and their end clients.
• Provide commercial and investment-related support to distribution teams.
• Identify opportunities to increase the visibility and adoption of investment solutions.
• Act as a bridge between the banking network and internal asset management specialists.
• Maintain regular contact with stakeholders across Belgium.

Your ability to develop credibility with investment professionals and translate technical investment topics into commercial opportunities will be essential.

Marketing, Events & Training

You will also coordinate initiatives designed to strengthen the partnership and support investment distribution.

These include:

• Organizing investment events, seminars and networking initiatives.
• Coordinating roadshows and presentations across Belgium.
• Delivering or facilitating investment training sessions for banking professionals.
• Supporting events involving Private Banking and Wealth Management clients.
• Contributing to ambassador programmes and commercial campaigns.
• Coordinating investment content and communications through dedicated distribution channels.
• Managing the marketing budget allocated to partnership activities.
• Ensuring that all initiatives comply with applicable regulations and internal policies.

We are looking for an experienced professional with a strong understanding of asset management, investment products and the Belgian banking sector.

You ideally bring:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
• At least 6 years of relevant professional experience in Asset Management, Financial Services, Investment Distribution or Institutional Sales.
• Strong investment knowledge across major asset classes.
• Experience managing or developing relationships with banking distribution networks.
• A solid understanding of the Belgian Retail Banking, Private Banking and Wealth Management landscape.
• The ability to identify commercial opportunities and translate them into actionable initiatives.
• Experience coordinating projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• A commercial mindset combined with strong analytical capabilities.

Previous experience working with a major Belgian banking group or an asset manager distributing investment solutions through banking networks would be particularly valuable.

Languages

• Dutch: Native or equivalent level (C2) – essential.
• English: Fluent professional level (C1).
• French: Good professional working knowledge.

Given the national scope of the position, the ability to communicate effectively with Dutch-speaking and French-speaking stakeholders is important.

Your Personality

We are looking for someone who combines commercial drive, investment expertise and strong interpersonal skills.

You are:

• Entrepreneurial and proactive.
• Commercially minded and results-oriented.
• Confident when engaging with senior banking professionals.
• Highly organized and capable of managing several strategic initiatives.
• Comfortable presenting investment solutions to different audiences.
• Able to build long-term professional relationships.
• Flexible and willing to travel across Belgium.
• Comfortable attending networking events, investment seminars and client meetings.
• Collaborative and capable of influencing stakeholders without direct reporting authority.

You enjoy working in an environment where relationship management, investment expertise and business development come together.

Your Working Environment

You will join an established international asset management company with a diversified investment offering and a strong presence in the Belgian market.

You will collaborate with experienced investment professionals, product specialists and commercial teams while maintaining close relationships with a major Belgian banking partner.

The role offers significant exposure to Retail Banking, Private Banking, Wealth Management and investment distribution, with regular interaction with decision-makers across the financial services industry.

The position involves travel throughout Belgium to meet banking professionals, coordinate commercial initiatives and participate in investment events.

Our client offers a compensation package aligned with the seniority and strategic responsibilities of the position.

For an experienced Business Development Manager within Asset Management and Banking Distribution in Belgium, an indicative market positioning could be:

€6,000 – €8,500 gross per month, depending on experience, investment expertise and commercial responsibilities.

This is an indicative market estimate and not a confirmed salary range from the employer.

The exact fixed compensation, variable remuneration and additional benefits will depend on the candidate's experience and the employer's compensation policy.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers a distinctive opportunity to combine Asset Management expertise with strategic business development within the Belgian banking industry.

Rather than focusing exclusively on direct investment sales, you will contribute to the development of a major distribution partnership, working across investment products, commercial strategy, relationship management and network engagement.

You will benefit from:

• A strategic role within an established international asset management organization.
• Direct exposure to a major Belgian banking distribution network.
• The opportunity to influence the development and positioning of investment solutions.
• Close collaboration with experienced investment and product specialists.
• A diversified scope covering Retail Banking, Private Banking and Wealth Management.
• Significant autonomy and responsibility in coordinating business development initiatives.
• A dynamic environment combining commercial development, investment expertise and long-term partnerships.