Senior Sales Specialist, Asia

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London, Greater London, England, GBR
Hybrid
Senior level
Software • Financial Services
The Role
Lead and grow WisdomTree's institutional and intermediary distribution across priority Asian markets. Generate net new assets, execute an Asia distribution plan, build and maintain client relationships, represent the firm at events, collaborate with internal teams, maintain CRM and pipeline reporting, and travel regularly throughout Asia to expand market presence.
Summary Generated by Built In
WisdomTree is seeking an experienced, entrepreneurial and commercially driven Senior Sales Specialist based in London to develop our sales and distribution efforts across Asia.
 
Reporting to and working closely with the Head of Distribution in Europe, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and building relationships with institutional and intermediary clients, and driving net new assets across priority Asian markets, as well as servicing existing clients.
 
This is an opportunity to establish and expand WisdomTree's presence in one of the fastest-growing ETF markets, leveraging our existing UCITS platform, differentiated investment capabilities and established infrastructure.

Key Accountabilities and Scope

    Key Objectives

    • Generate net new assets from institutional and intermediary clients across Asia.

    • Build WisdomTree's brand, client relationships and distribution footprint across priority Asian markets.

    • Provide high-quality coverage for existing clients while managing inbound enquiry opportunities across the region.

    • Develop and execute a focused distribution plan aligned with WisdomTree's growth ambitions.

    • Establish strong relationships with asset managers, private banks, wealth managers, family offices, distributors and institutional investors.

    • Deliver a consultative, client-centric sales approach by understanding investor needs and positioning WisdomTree's differentiated ETF and ETP capabilities.

    • Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to develop scalable distribution opportunities and partnerships.

    • Key Responsibilities

      • Deliver annual sales, activity and asset growth targets.

      • Develop and execute a comprehensive Asia distribution plan across institutional and intermediary channels.

      • Cover priority markets including Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand, while identifying opportunities across broader Asia (ex-Korea).

      • Build long-term relationships with institutional investors, private banks, wealth managers, family offices, asset managers and distribution partners.

      • Develop opportunities through both direct distribution and strategic partnerships.

      • Leverage existing European client relationships with Asian operations to expand regional business opportunities.

      • Become the internal expert on Asian client needs, competitive dynamics and market developments.

      • Represent WisdomTree at conferences, client events and industry forums throughout Asia.

      • Work closely with Marketing, Product, Research, Capital Markets, Compliance and PR to deliver coordinated sales initiatives.

      • Promote WisdomTree's investment ideas, market insights and research to clients.

      • Maintain accurate CRM records, client plans and pipeline reporting.

      • Provide regular market intelligence to senior management regarding client trends, competitor activity and product opportunities.

      • Travel regularly throughout Asia to develop client relationships and support business growth.

Skills and Qualifications

    • Minimum 5–7 years' experience in institutional or intermediary ETF/asset management sales.
    • Proven experience covering Asian institutional or wholesale markets.
    • Strong understanding of Asian distribution models and investor landscape.
    • Existing network across institutional investors, private banks, wealth managers, distributors and asset managers within Asia.
    • Fluency in English; proficiency in one or more local Asian languages is a must.
    • Previous ETF/ETP experience is preferred.
    • Strong understanding of UCITS ETFs and cross-border distribution.
    • Demonstrated ability to build new markets and develop business from an entrepreneurial platform.
    • Excellent commercial judgement with strong relationship management and communication skills.
    • Ability to work independently while collaborating across global teams.
    • Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

About Us:

WisdomTree is a global financial innovator, offering a diverse suite of exchange-traded products (ETPs), models and solutions, private market investments and digital asset-related products. Our offerings empower investors to shape their financial future and equip financial professionals to grow their businesses. Leveraging the latest financial infrastructure, we create products that emphasize access and transparency and provide an enhanced user experience. Building on our heritage of innovation, we offer next-generation digital products and services related to tokenized real world assets and stablecoins, as well as our institutional platform, WisdomTree Connect™, blockchain-native digital wallet, WisdomTree Prime®*, and have expanded into private markets through the acquisition of Ceres Partners’ U.S. farmland platform.


Work Smart:

Headquartered in New York City, WisdomTree embraces a “Work Smart” philosophy that transcends physical workspace, aiming to optimize productivity, efficiency and effectiveness. Employee time in the office generally is not prescribed, and team leaders are empowered to determine how their teams work best, based on their roles, which may include in-person, in-office engagement.


Mission, Vision & Values:

WisdomTree is committed to delivering a better financial experience through the quality of our products, solutions and engagement, and to be the leader in delivering best structured access to global asset classes, empowering clients through innovative solutions and long-term performance. WisdomTree employees strive for excellence and innovation, work with transparency and accountability and support each other as a global teamWe welcome the applications of qualified individuals who will support this mission and thrive in our collaborative and empowering work environment.

Skills Required

  • 5-7 years' experience in institutional or intermediary ETF/asset management sales
  • Proven experience covering Asian institutional or wholesale markets
  • Strong understanding of Asian distribution models and investor landscape
  • Existing network across institutional investors, private banks, wealth managers, distributors and asset managers within Asia
  • Fluency in English and proficiency in one or more local Asian languages
  • Strong understanding of UCITS ETFs and cross-border distribution
  • Demonstrated ability to build new markets and develop business entrepreneurially
  • Excellent commercial judgement with strong relationship management and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating across global teams
  • Willingness and ability to travel regularly throughout Asia
  • Previous ETF/ETP experience
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
90 Employees

What We Do

WisdomTree is one of the world’s leading providers of exchange-traded products (ETPs). Our goal is to provide a superior investing experience for our clients. We believe that investors shouldn’t have to choose between performance and cost efficiency, so we developed innovative investment solutions that deliver both. Combining the performance benefits of actively-managed investments with the cost efficiency of passive investments, our ETPs can be used to invest strategically for the long term or to trade tactically in the short term. Investors can choose between a range of truly comprehensive and innovative ETPs, across a broad range of asset classes, enabling investors to construct and diversify their portfolios intelligently.

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