Business Development Representative Asset Management

15731 At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today's risks into tomorrow's opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are-with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody's is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we're advancing AI to move from insight to action-enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity. Skills and Competencies * Minimum 3 years' experience in business development, sales, or a related client-facing role, preferably within financial services, data, analytics, or financial technology * Experience prospecting into asset management organizations, including asset managers, hedge funds, private equity firms, and other institutional investors * Strong new-business development skills with demonstrated ability to identify prospects, generate interest, and build qualified sales pipeline * Ability to understand client needs and clearly articulate the value of data, analytics, and technology solutions * Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging investment professionals and other key stakeholders * Highly organized and comfortable managing a high volume of prospecting activity, follow-ups, and opportunities using customer relationship management and sales intelligence tools * Collaborative approach to partnering with sales, product, research, and other internal teams, with familiarity with investment research, portfolio management, or risk management workflows preferred * Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement AI-powered solutions to solve business challenges. Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use.Education * Undergraduate or first-level degree, such as a Bachelor's degree, required; coursework in business, economics, finance, marketing, or a related field preferredResponsibilitiesDrive new business development and build qualified pipeline for Moody's data, analytics, and technology solutions * Identify and prospect new business opportunities across asset managers, hedge funds, private equity firms, and other institutional investment organizations * Conduct targeted outbound prospecting through phone, email, professional networking platforms, industry events, and other channels to engage prospective clients * Research target accounts and contacts to develop thoughtful, personalized outreach based on relevant investment and business needs * Qualify prospective opportunities by understanding client priorities, current workflows, challenges, and potential use cases for Moody's solutions * Clearly communicate Moody's value proposition and generate interest in relevant data, analytics, and technology offerings * Partner closely with senior sales colleagues to transition qualified opportunities and support their progression through the sales cycle * Build and maintain a healthy pipeline against defined activity and pipeline-generation goals while keeping accurate and timely information in customer relationship management systems * Develop knowledge of the asset management market, competitive landscape, investment wor