Business Development Representative - Sales and Demo Support

New York City hybrid Until 8/23/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted November 3, 2025 Last posted November 3, 2025
Job description
About Syntax Data
Syntax Data is a financial data and technology company supporting both direct indexing solutions and traditional/custom index development. Through Syntax Direct, our platform enables wealth managers and advisors to create highly customized, tax-aware, transparent index strategies at scale. In addition, Syntax works with asset managers, ETF issuers, wealth platforms, and other financial institutions to support index-based products, custom index solutions, and traditional index business development.
 
About the Role 
We are seeking a motivated Business Development Representative to help grow both Syntax Direct and Syntax’s broader traditional/custom index business. This role will support outreach, inbound follow-up, demo coordination, and early-stage relationship development across RIAs, financial advisors, wealth platforms, asset managers, ETF issuers, and other relevant financial services firms. The BDR will help identify new opportunities, support both product lines, and contribute to a scalable growth process as demand increases across Syntax’s platform and index businesses.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Conduct outbound prospecting via phone, email, and social media to generate qualified leads
  • Manage and respond to inbound leads from marketing initiatives and partner referrals
  • Support both Syntax Direct and Syntax’s traditional/custom index business, including outreach and early-stage conversations related to index products, index licensing, platform partnerships, and advisor-facing solutions
  • Clearly communicate Syntax’s value proposition across both product lines, including direct indexing, custom indexing, and differentiated company classification/data methodology
  • Maintain accurate records of interactions and pipeline activity in the CRM (Hubspot)
  • Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Index teams to share prospect feedback, identify recurring questions, and refine outreach strategies
  • Follow up on inbound leads and nurture them through the early stages of the sales funnel
  • Establish a feedback loop between sales, marketing, and product teams to gather insights on lead quality and refine strategies
  • Support conference and event follow-up by helping organize, prioritize, and pursue leads generated through industry meetings and events.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a smooth handoff to onboarding and client support functions

The ideal candidate will have:

  • 1–3 years of experience in sales, business development, or client-facing roles
  • Strong communication and presentation skills (verbal and written) 
  • Ability to learn and explain financial technology, index, and investment-related concepts 
  • Familiarity with CRM tools (Hubspot preferred)   
  • Self-motivated, organized and comfortable. managing multiple priorities
  • Basic understanding of invest management, RIAs, financial advisors, ETFs, indices, or wealth platforms preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint) or similar tools 
  • Willingness to travel occasionally  

Preferred skills:

  • Experience in fintech, asset management, or financial services
  • Exposure to RIAs, financial advisors, ETF issuers, asset managers, or platform providers.
  • Interest in markets, portfolio construction, direct indexing, custom indexing, or financial data.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, product, and index/data teams

Syntax is a data and technology provider to the financial services industry.  The company offers unique data sets  for public and private companies that organize the global economy based on systems theory.  Data is offered via complete database solutions, consulting services, indices and turnkey technology platforms.

For more information go to syntaxdata.com.

 

Compensation (from employer):
75000–90000 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Support outreach, manage leads, and promote financial index products to clients.

Job title

Business Development Representative - Sales and Demo Support

Experience level

1-3 years

Industry

finance

Location requirements

NYC-based; remote work not specified

Salary

75000–90000 USD per year

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationCRMMicrosoft Officefinancial concepts

Preferred skills

fintechasset managementmarketsteamwork

Specializations

financial datafinancial technologyindexingclient relations
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid City