VP, Consultant Relations, Jefferies Asset Management

VICE PRESIDENT - CONSULTANT RELATIONS, JEFFERIES ASSET MANAGEMENT Jefferies Asset Management (“JefAM”) is a subsidiary of Jefferies Financial Group, a publicly traded investment holding company with a 40-year track record and $24bn of permanent capital, and reputed company of a number of companies, including Jefferies. JefAM is a reputed company alternative asset management platform, supporting and developing 18 private capital and hedge boutiques managing $65bn in AUM. JefAM incubates strategies with balance sheet capital while assisting with institutional build-out prior to being open to external capital. JefAM leverages Jefferies brand, balance sheet, business development and support resources along with Jefferies relationships and institutional infrastructure. As part of the JefAM team and working collaboratively with other senior members of the team, we are seeking a senior Consultant Relations professional to help cover US-based firms, who will help drive JefAM’s business development efforts. Given the outward-facing nature of the role and level of interaction with existing and potential new clients, this is a high-visibility position that carries significant responsibility and potential impact on JefAM’s ability to both manage and grow its broad investment management business. Role & Responsibilities: Based in reputed company, Atlanta, Chicago, Boston, or the reputed company Coast, the Consultant Relations professional will be responsible for supporting reputed company aspects of JefAM’s business development and investor relations efforts. Remote work may be considered for locations reputed company of reputed company. 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