Vice President - Pre IPO Sales

Description:

VP Pre-IPO Sales | Private Markets | Bengaluru

We are hiring a dynamic VP Pre-IPO Sales to lead the Private Markets vertical for a fast-growing wealth & investment advisory firm.

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving deal origination, sales growth, and client engagement across Pre-IPO and unlisted equity opportunities for HNIs, UHNIs, and family offices.

Role Overview:

The VP Pre-IPO Sales will oversee sourcing, structuring, and distributing pre-IPO and unlisted equity deals while building a strong distribution network.

The role requires a deep understanding of private markets, strong industry relationships, and proven experience in wealth management or investment banking.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Leadership & Strategy:

- Develop and execute the go-to-market strategy for Pre-IPO and unlisted equity offerings.

- Identify high-potential private market opportunities and build relationships with promoters, intermediaries, and investment bankers.

- Set and drive revenue targets, leading the vertical toward aggressive growth.

Sales & Distribution:

- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing sales team focused on private market products.

- Develop a strong distribution network across wealth managers, IFAs, and institutional partners.

- Drive client acquisition through strategic selling and long-term relationship building.

Client Advisory & Relationship Management:

- Engage with HNI/UHNI clients to present investment opportunities aligned to their financial goals.

- Offer end-to-end advisory support including due diligence insights, valuation perspectives, and exit planning.

- Ensure superior client experience and seamless post-investment engagement.

Product Development & Research Collaboration:

- Collaborate with research and investment teams to evaluate and structure Pre-IPO deals.

- Contribute to product notes, marketing materials, and investor communication content.

- Stay updated on market trends, valuation benchmarks, and regulatory guidelines (SEBI/private markets).

Compliance & Governance:

- Ensure all activities comply with regulatory frameworks and internal governance protocols.

- Maintain high standards of transparency and documentation across client and partner interactions.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Graduate/Postgraduate in Finance, Business, or related disciplines (MBA/CFA preferred).

- 10-15 years of experience in private wealth, investment banking, or private market sales.

- Strong network of HNI, UHNI, and family office relationships.

- Proven success in deal sourcing, structuring, and execution in private/unlisted markets.

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership capabilities