Autonomous US Credit Salesperson

We are looking for an Institutional Credit Salesperson to join our Autonomous US sales team in New York.  Autonomous is one of the leading financial services research offerings globally, with our team of more than 35 publishing analysts around the world following almost 300 financial sector companies.

This is an exciting time to join the team and assist with a new product launch within an established senior team. Autonomous is launching a US Financials Credit product and we are looking for a senior salesperson to join the team and market the product to institutional clients across North America. In this role you will be responsible for building out the client base by identifying, qualifying and opening new account relationships and managing those relationships on an on-going basis.

To succeed in this role you will require a thorough comprehension of our investment research and Analyst recommendations to build credibility and add value to our client’s investment process.  This requires a significant amount of study, a keen understanding of market context and the ability to interpret our research for our clients. Clients expect salespeople who can form an intellectual bridge between our research and the client’s mandate.  As the main contact for the US credit research product you will own the overall relationship with clients.  You will be responsible for developing comprehensive sales strategies utilizing research, conferences and other marketing events to drive revenues.

If you have a passion for research and are interested in building a long-term career in the investing world, there’s no better place than Bernstein and Autonomous.

The role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and includes a competitive benefits package including 401(k) plan with company match, Medical/Dental/Vision, and other benefits for fertility, wellness, student loans and commuters.

Ideal candidates should have:

Basic Qualifications

·       6-8 years of professional sales experience in fixed income including but not limited to: professional sales roles, including financial services, technology and other fields; management consulting, investor relations and banking

·       A track record demonstrating exceptional sales ability and proven skills in building relationships to drive revenue

·       Extensive client relationship building and interaction at senior levels of the client’s organization

·       Acumen for the financial markets and the drive to excel at the highest level

·       Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) and are detail-oriented

·       A strong work ethic and ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

·       Experience in sales at a sell side firm is preferred

Bernstein is widely recognized as a premier global equity research and brokerage firm, with a trading platform that spans the US, Europe, and Asia. Our research and trading capabilities are sought out by leading investment managers around the world, and we have a long history of our research receiving #1 rankings for overall quality and industry knowledge.

Research is our legacy and foundation. Our brand is defined by our Blackbooks, renowned for their in-depth quantitative forecasts and unmatched industry expertise. Our Research Analysts are thought leaders who typically have many years of direct experience in the industries they cover. Our reputation is for the very highest caliber of disciplined investment and industry analysis.

In 2019 Bernstein acquired Autonomous Research, a highly regarded global financial services independent research firm. This acquisition further strengthened us as the preeminent provider of the highest-quality research to our clients worldwide.

On April 1, 2024, AllianceBernstein and Societe Generale announced the official launch of Bernstein, a new joint venture expanding our global cash equities and equity research business. Clients now have unparalleled equity liquidity access and a full range of integrated services, leveraging Bernstein’s cash equities and research capabilities and Societe Generale’s equity derivatives, prime services and equity capital markets offering.