Director, Business Development

About Buxton Helmsley

Buxton Helmsley is an alternative asset manager headquartered in New York, ranked by Bloomberg in the top 15% of global activist investors (based on volume of investor engagement).

Our primary public markets activism strategy involves identifying undervalued companies where operational, governance, or accounting issues have suppressed shareholder value—then working constructively (or, when necessary, assertively) to unlock that value. Our approach combines rigorous forensic analysis with deep capital markets expertise, and we have a track record of generating meaningful outcomes for our investors and the companies we engage.

We are now entering a significant growth phase and are building the team that will take us to the next stage.

The Opportunity

This is a rare chance to join a highly differentiated firm at a critical inflection point. As Director of Business Development, you will play a central role in our capital formation efforts, working directly with the CEO to build and deepen relationships with institutional investors, family offices, and strategic partners. You will not be inheriting a static book of business—you will be helping to build something.

We are looking for someone who thrives in environments where initiative matters, where your contributions are visible, and where success is rewarded with real upside. If you want a seat at the table at a firm with serious growth ambitions, this is it.

What You Will Do

• Lead investor outreach and relationship management with institutional LPs, family offices, endowments, and other allocators.
• Drive the firm’s capital raising efforts in coordination with senior leadership.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships.
• Manage ongoing LP communications and relationship maintenance.
• Represent the firm at industry conferences, investor meetings, and roadshows.
• Contribute to the development of investor materials, presentations, and due diligence responses.

Who You Are

• You have existing relationships with institutional investors—this is essential.
• You have 7+ years of experience in business development, investor relations, or capital raising, ideally at a hedge fund, private equity firm, or placement agent.
• You understand the alternative investment landscape and can speak credibly with sophisticated allocators.
• You are a self-starter who operates well with autonomy and takes ownership of outcomes.
• You communicate clearly and persuasively, in writing and in person.
• You are willing to travel to meet investors and represent the firm on the road.
• Series 7 license preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $140,000 – $180,000, commensurate with experience
• Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance
• Equity participation in the firm
• Flexible work arrangement, with New York City as home base

It is the policy of Buxton Helmsley, Inc. and its operating subsidiaries to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy/maternity leave), veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, Buxton Helmsley, Inc. and its operating subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities.