PCAAM Alternative Asset Management – Client Solutions Principal

Paris

Position Description

Reporting to the European Head of PCAAM Distribution, you will play a front-line role in driving new business across European distribution channels:

  • Proactively originate, develop, and manage distributor relationships across Europe with a focus on France and Benelux, supporting senior-level outreach while independently owning smaller and emerging distributor relationships; build and deepen networks with appropriate decision-makers at target firms.
  • Identify and pursue new distribution opportunities through rigorous market intelligence, targeted desktop research, and active networking, converting insights into actionable sales strategies and outreach plans.
  • Prepare and customise sales and client-facing materials, tailoring propositions to specific distributors, client needs, and regional market dynamics.
  • Take ownership of ad hoc and strategic distribution initiatives, including bespoke fund opportunities, coordinating across internal stakeholders to deliver commercially viable solutions.
  • Be responsible for ensuring all information security processes, policies and procedures are adhered to and any issues or concerns are raised with the Cyber Security team
  • Ensure full compliance with all local data protection regulations and privacy controls, and any related issues are raised via the appropriate channels

We are open to hiring for this position in either Paris, Zürich or London.

Qualifications / Attributes

  • Approximately 4-8 years’ experience with fund sales and/or IR to distributors preferably in Europe.
  • Experience with selling alternative assets is a plus – particularly private markets asset classes.
  • Knowledge of EMEA and/or APAC Private Wealth Market is preferred.
  • A foundational grasp of all asset classes would be advantageous.
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Advanced degree (e.g. MBA) and/or professional certification (e.g. CFA, CAIA) is a plus.
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken) is essential; other relevant European languages are a plus.
  • Highly entrepreneurial and collaborative.
  • Comfortable with a fast-moving business building environment.
  • Comfortable with the ‘player coach’ role combining individual contribution with building a team over time.

Benefits

Partners Capital is committed to being a great place to work. We are focused both on wellbeing and professional growth. You can expect professional development and career progression opportunities, competitive compensation, exceptional benefits and a flexible “results-focused” working model.

Our benefits package includes private medical and life insurance, income protection and pension contributions. In addition, we partner with organisations to provide wellness benefits. Partners Capital supports global philanthropy via a charity program and provides a volunteer day for all employees. We also champion a variety of social events.

Contact Details

Please send your CV and cover letter to recruiting@partners-cap.com with the subject “PCAAM Alternative Asset Management – Client Solutions Principal”. Further information about Partners Capital is available on our website www.partners-cap.com