Business Development Manager - Germany

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GMO, a privately‑owned global investment manager founded in 1977, oversees roughly $80 billion for sophisticated institutions, financial intermediaries and private clients. The firm is known for valuation‑based investing, bold positioning and rigorous thought leadership, with a presence in Boston, Europe, Asia and Australia. Its European client relations team, based mainly in London with an EU hub in Amsterdam, supports marketing, sales and client service across a $20 billion European business, including about $1 billion of assets in Germany. The Business Development Manager for Germany will focus on expanding GMO's footprint in Germany and Austria. Day‑to‑day duties involve targeting and winning new business across pensions, insurance, E&Fs, family offices, wealth‑management firms and private banks. The role requires building and executing a disciplined sales process, engaging with allocators, and influencing decision‑makers before formal searches begin. The manager will promote GMO's multi‑asset offerings, including equities, fixed income, alternatives and especially quant/systematic strategies. To succeed, candidates must demonstrate a proven record of sustained revenue growth within the German market and possess an extensive, deep network of allocators. They need a demonstrable ability to influence senior decision‑makers and a rigorous, repeatable engagement system that consistently converts prospects into new business. Experience must span equities, fixed income and alternative products, with specific expertise in quantitative or systematic investment strategies. The position is based in Germany, either Frankfurt or Munich, and reports to the European Head of Client Relations in London. GMO offers a collaborative, intellectually curious environment that values diversity and open debate. The role sits within a small, high‑performing European team and provides the opportunity to shape the firm's growth in a key market while working alongside seasoned investment professionals. What the role asks for: - Proven track record of sustained revenue growth in Germany - Extensive deep network of German allocators - Ability to influence senior decision‑makers before searches start - Demonstrated sales discipline and engagement rigour - Experience selling equities, fixed income and alternatives - Specific experience with quant/systematic strategies - Based in Frankfurt or Munich, Germany - Reports to European Head of Client Relations in London