Vice President, Institutional Sales

Capstone

$130K — $170K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-6 years of institutional sales or business development experience in commodities, private credit, VC, or wealth management.
  • Track record of developing and converting relationships with hedge funds, family offices, and asset managers.
  • In-depth knowledge of market dynamics and how public policy influences capital markets.
  • Proven experience managing complex sales cycles and engaging with senior decision-makers.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Mentoring experience or contribution to sales strategy is beneficial.
  • Series 7 and 63 licenses preferred; CFA designation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute strategies to grow Capstone's institutional investor client base across various sectors and asset classes.
  • Cultivate long-term client relationships to drive consistent revenue growth.
  • Present Capstone's research and insights to senior investment professionals, articulating unique policy perspectives.
  • Collaborate with research and events teams to align client needs with Capstone's offerings.
  • Act as a trusted advisor by anticipating client informational needs and providing tailored research solutions.
  • Maintain disciplined pipeline management and adhere to CRM best practices.
  • Support leadership with strategic guidance, addressing key client and team matters.

Benefits

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance.
  • Paid vacation and travel stipend.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Flexible work-from-home Fridays.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

We are looking for individuals with diverse backgrounds-including experience in commodities, private credit, venture capital, and wealth management-as we expand our institutional sales efforts. We need more talented sales professionals to help drive this growth.

In this senior role, you will engage with leading institutional investors-including hedge funds, family offices, and asset managers-across asset classes and investment strategies within both public and private markets. This opportunity is ideal for a strategic, entrepreneurial sales professional with strong 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 and manage long-term client relationships, leveraging your network and expertise to drive consistent revenue growth
  • Represent Capstone's research and insights to portfolio managers and senior investment professionals, clearly articulating our differentiated policy perspectives and market implications
  • Collaborate closely with research and events teams to align client needs with firm capabilities and coverage areas
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by anticipating their informational needs and offering tailored research solutions
  • Maintain disciplined pipeline management, accurate forecasting, and CRM best practices
  • Provide strategic guidance and support leadership efforts, acting as a point of escalation for key client and team matters


Qualifications

  • 4-6 years of institutional sales or business development experience, within commodities, private credit, VC and wealth/
  • Proven ability to develop and convert 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
  • Demonstrated success managing complex sales cycles and engaging senior decision-makers
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Experience mentoring junior team members or contributing to sales strategy is a plus
  • Series 7 and 63 licenses strongly preferred; CFA designation a plus


Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degrees or certifications (MBA, CFA, etc.) are a plus
  • Strong academic track record
  • 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


Compensation & Benefits

Capstone offers a competitive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance, paid vacation, travel stipend, and a 401(k) plan. The expected compensation for this role is $130,000-$170,000 per annum, with uncapped earning potential.

This position is based in our Washington, D.C. office. Capstone operates in person Monday through Thursday, with flexible work-from-home Fridays.

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