View Vacancy - Financial Professional Business Services Trade & Investment Associate
Main purpose of job:
Identify and provide strategic advice and assistance to U.K companies looking to grow their business through Exports while also providing support to U.S. Financial, Professional & Business Services companies interested in establishing or expanding operations in the UK.
The Individual will work as part of a team responsible for financial & regulatory technology, insurance, asset management, back/middle office and Professional Services. The TIA will develop relationships with fast growth startups as well as building relationships with US companies who have operations in the UK. This role covers the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, engaging with clients in a 7-state area, which includes the District of Columbia, as well as Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The TIA will actively contribute to the Sector team’s strategy in DC by working with existing investors in the UK, identifying and supporting potential new investors, and supporting UK companies who export to the US. The expected split between the Investment work (FDI) and Trade (Exports from UK) will be 50/50.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Proactively identify and make initial contact with Mid-Atlantic-headquartered financial & professional services companies that may be interested in establishing or expanding their operations in the UK. Organize visit programmes and schedule company meetings for the Financial Services TIO. Attend meetings when appropriate and assist in providing support and managing client relationships.
• Conduct research and compile reports on industry developments, best routes to market and potential US business partners for UK companies operating in the financial & professional services sector that are looking to enter the US market. Develop, maintain, and disseminate knowledge of developments, trends, and opportunities in financial & professional services in both the US and the UK. Develop knowledge of developments and trends in FPBS in the UK and US.
• Maintain client relationship management records, lists of key industry contacts and other data. Assist with initiatives such as trade missions, seminars, webinars, receptions and other events to promote DIT-US’ work in the financial & professional services sector. Provide event management and logistical support when necessary.
• Provide operational and administrative support to the Financial & Professional Services TIO and to the wider Washington DC DIT team as and when required.
• Liaise with internal teams, and external contacts at an executive level, including cold calls and networking at events.
Essential on arrival:
- Team player
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong ability to organize and coordinate multiple tasks and communicate information in a timely fashion
- Proven collaboration skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Desirable:
- Financial Services experience
- Site selection & economic development background.
Candidate will become certified in financial technologies and gain practical experience with growth stage market entrants, eventually completing the BG024 Understanding financial technologies from the Open University.
GLO – Personal Impact
Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) - International Economic Developer Council. 6 months to complete, will formalise the experience gained on the job.
The TIA role affords one day per week remote working.
*A visas are acceptable at the Embassy and Consulates. The UK Mission to the UN (UKMIS) accepts G visas, and British Defense Staff (BDS) outposts accept A or NATO visas.
This opportunity is closed to applications.