Job Description

COMPANY PROFILE

Thalēs is a technology-driven derivatives brokerage and capital-raising firm servicing institutional market participants. Comprised of experienced practitioners in prime brokerage, investment management, capital raising, trading operations, and technology, our team brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our clients. Thalēs is headquartered in New York and has offices in Chicago.

The Capital Strategies team works closely with institutional investors to assist them in their search for compelling hedge funds and alternatives managers relevant to their mandates. We actively seek, analyze, select, and partner with under-discovered, highly qualified, and performing managers to accelerate their growth through capital introduction or capital-raising services. Our mission is to bridge the gap between investors and unique investment opportunities through an ecosystem of unified services that combines high-touch interactions and innovative technologies.

POSITION SUMMARY

Thalēs is seeking a highly motivated candidate to join its Capital Strategies team to cover hedge funds and institutional investors. The Capital Strategies team provides capital introduction services to derivatives brokerage clients and acts as placement agent for hedge funds and alternatives managers. The selected candidate will cover existing investors and cultivate new relationships with institutional investors across regions and verticals. Additionally, a successful candidate will contribute to the manager sourcing effort leading to sales opportunities. Candidates should have prior experience in a related role including capital introduction or capital raising at investment banks, hedge funds, or placement agents. The expected start date for this role is Q2 2021. To apply, please include a resume and references while relevant writing samples are encouraged.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in digitizing our clients' marketing and sales processes
• Consult with managers on product structuring and positioning
• Contribute to expanding the depth of institutional investors coverage
• Pitch select hedge funds and opportunities to institutional investors
• Source new hedge funds for capital raising or brokerage opportunities
• Help manage and optimize our online capital introduction portal
• Work closely with marketing to develop new research content

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Economics
• 5-7 years of hedge fund sales experience or related role
• FINRA Series 7 and 63 required, NFA Series 3 preferred
• CFA or CAIA preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Thorough understanding of the hedge fund industry
• Experience in managing relationships with hedge funds
• Active network and connectivity within the allocator community
• Strong relationship development and management skills
• Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment
• Eagerness to learn and adopt new technologies

PREFERRED QUALITIES

• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, confident, and driven
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Creative thinker, quick learner, and detailed oriented
• Proficient multi-tasker, adaptive, and process-driven
• Accountable and open to constructive criticism

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Candidates can expect a compensation package commensurate with their experience including a success-based incentive component
• Additionally, Thalēs offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits program

Company Description

Thalēs is a technology-driven derivatives brokerage and capital-raising firm servicing institutional market participants. Our team is comprised of experienced practitioners joining from senior roles in prime brokerage, investment management, capital raising, technology, and operations, who are committed to helping our clients succeed. We deploy innovative technologies which, combined with our service platform and expertise, help our clients enhance their trading infrastructures and grow their assets under management. We believe that priority service, access to expert advice, operational mentorship, and automated workflow solutions are critical to the success of our brokerage clients. We help hedge funds shape their stories, refine their strategic plans, and develop the processes required to efficiently raise capital. Founded in 2012, Thalēs is headquartered in New York and has offices in Chicago.