Position Overview

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the first climate risk rating agency, born from [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s renowned academic expertise in finance. Following the landmark sale of Scientific Beta to the Singapore Stock Exchange and the recent acquisition of SIPA by PEI Group, we are now entering an exciting scale up phase.

We are hiring a Senior Sales to accelerate the growth of our solutions for financial institutions, corporates and public entities across the UK. You will lead new business development, turning market demand for climate risk intelligence into concrete business outcomes.

Reporting to the Head of Sales, you will own the full sales cycle from prospecting to contract, and work together with product, research, and leadership teams. You will also help shape our go-to-market strategy and contribute to thought leadership in a rapidly evolving regulatory and market environment.

Key Responsibilities

• New Business Development: Own and drive new business activity across UK and US prospects; identify, qualify, and progress opportunities; lead discovery sessions and deliver tailored demos.
• Commercial Execution: Drive pricing proposals, lead contract negotiations, ensure smooth onboarding, maintain pipeline in CRM.
• Market Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as voice of client internally, partner with product and marketing, represent [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] at events.

Who You Are

You are a commercially driven sales professional with a proven ability to win new business. You combine a client-driven mind with genuine curiosity for climate and finance topics.

What You Bring

• Master's degree in business, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of sales or business development experience in financial services, ESG data, or climate finance
• Strong client-facing experience and proven track record of closing new business
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Proactive, fast learner with deal-driven mindset
• Experience with CRM platforms
• Native English, additional European language a plus
• Existing UK market network advantageous

What We Offer

• Senior, high-impact role at forefront of climate risk intelligence
• Full ownership of UK and US sales cycle, direct access to senior leadership
• Stimulating environment at crossroads of academic research and commercial application
• Collaboration with world-class researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders
• Competitive salary and package
• Based in London office at Blackfriars

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] & [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Business School has been recognised for over 20 years for its expertise in finance. Beyond its academic pursuits, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has ventured into the business world with remarkable success. Notably, it launched 'Scientific Beta,' a smart index provider sold to the Singapore Stock Exchange for over 200 million euros in January 2020. Following this achievement, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] introduced 'Scientific Portfolio' and 'Scientific Infra & Private Assets,' expanding its footprint in analytics and ESMA-regulated financial services. SIPA has been acquired by PEI Group in March 2026, highlighting again the credibility of such [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] ventures for the market.

Reflecting its continuous effort to leverage academic and business expertise to make an impact, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], via its Climate Institute, produces significant research, enabling the creation of new ventures such as [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - the first climate risk rating agency - which brings its unique data and ratings on climate risk financial materiality to the market.

Join a fast-growing structure with high ambitions, where proactivity and team spirit are rewarded. As an [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] venture, we benefit from [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s academic leadership and propose attractive salaries based on market practices.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter (pdf format) explaining your interest in the role and how your background aligns with our mission. Apply via email: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]