Vice President, Institutional Sales

Capstone DC

$125K — $170K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of institutional sales or business development experience, preferably in financial services
  • Proven track record of building and nurturing high-value relationships with institutional clients
  • Strong knowledge of market dynamics and investment strategies
  • Ability to engage with senior decision-makers effectively
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Experience mentoring others or shaping sales strategies is advantageous
  • Series 7 and 63 licenses highly preferred; CFA designation is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a strategic business plan to reach top-tier institutional investors
  • Foster and expand long-term relationships with clients to ensure consistent revenue growth
  • Present research and insights effectively to portfolio managers and investment professionals
  • Collaborate with research and events teams to align client interests with firm capabilities
  • Act as a trusted advisor by providing tailored research solutions to clients
  • Maintain pipeline management and accurate forecasts in CRM tools
  • Support leadership with strategic insights and act as an escalation point for client-related matters

Benefits

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance
  • Paid vacation
  • Travel stipend
  • 401(k) plan
  • Flexible work schedule, including remote Fridays
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Capstone is seeking a seasoned and highly driven Vice President, Institutional Sales for our New York office. In this senior role, you will report directly to the Head of Institutional Sales and engage with leading institutional investors-including hedge funds, family offices, and asset managers-across asset classes and investment strategies within the public and private markets. This position is ideal for a strategic, entrepreneurial sales professional with deep client relationships, a sophisticated understanding of financial markets and policy, and a consistent track record of exceeding revenue targets in a consultative sales environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute a strategic business development plan to expand Capstone's client base among top-tier institutional investors across sectors and asset classes (energy/renewables, healthcare, TMT, financial & business services, consumer, aerospace & defense, industrials, etc.)
  • Cultivate, manage, and grow long-term client relationships, leveraging your industry network and expertise to drive consistent revenue growth
  • Represent Capstone's research and insights to portfolio managers & senior investment professionals, articulating differentiated policy perspectives and market implications
  • Partner closely with research and events teams to align client interests with the firm's capabilities and coverage areas
  • Serve as a thought partner and trusted advisor to clients by anticipating their informational needs and offering tailored research solutions
  • Maintain disciplined pipeline management, accurate forecasting, and CRM hygiene
  • Support leadership efforts, provide strategic guidance, and act as a point of escalation for key client and team matters


Qualifications
  • + 3 years of institutional sales or business development experience, ideally within traditional sales & trading, capital markets, investment research, or financial services
  • A demonstrable history of developing and converting high-value relationships with hedge funds, family offices, and asset managers
  • Deep understanding of market dynamics, investment strategies, and the intersection of public policy and capital markets
  • Proven ability to navigate complex sales cycles and drive strategic engagements with C-level or senior investment decision-makers
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Experience mentoring junior team members or contributing to broader sales strategy is a plus
  • Series 7 and 63 licenses strongly preferred; CFA designation a plus


Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications a plus (MBA, CFA, etc.)
  • High academic achievement
  • Existing relationships with institutional investors across multiple channels (equities, fixed income, commodities, etc.)
  • Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship


Capstone offers a competitive benefits package, including health, vision, dental insurance, paid vacation, travel stipend and 401(k). The expected compensation for this role will be $125,000-$170,000 per annum with an uncapped commission.

This position is based in our New York office is in-person Monday thru Thursday with flexible work from home Fridays

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