Strategic Accounts Associate (U.K.)

TL;DR Kharon is seeking a full-time, London-based Strategic Accounts Associate. This role requires in-office attendance 4 days per week. Location: London, UK Annual Remuneration : £50,000 - £55,000 and discretionary annual bonus Pay Frequency : Monthly Probationary Period: 180 days Work Arrangement : Onsite, 4-days per week Supporting the U.K. Sales team and Senior Sales Leadership in preparation for meetings, calls, and presentations with clients and potential clients. Identifying opportunities to continuously improve and streamline business development and sales initiatives and operations. Taking an active role in external meetings, calls, and presentations by educating clients and potential clients with case studies of our research. Collaborating with Kharon marketing and research teams to support Kharon participation and attendance at industry events and conferences, to include drafting and editing of related proprietary material and collateral. Conducting business intelligence research on companies, industries, and geographies, with a focus on financial crime regulatory matters, trade controls and supply chain risk management. Landscaping and identifying potential leads and entry points for business development purposes globally to include at banks, companies, law firms, professional services firms, and the public sector. Providing support on the development of proposals, RFPs and RFIs. Assisting the Sales Team with training and SOPs implementation. Leverage advanced AI tools (including Gemini and/or Claude) to streamline business development workflows, automate lead-generation research, and continuously optimize sales operations. Act as a critical partner to the Sales team by leveraging AI and deep-dive research to prepare high-impact briefs, predictive insights, and tailored materials for client and prospective client engagements. A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, International Relations, Political Science, or a related field. Academic or professional exposure to global security, international relations, financial crime, compliance, or regulatory environments. 2-4+ years of experience in a business development, sales support, research, or operations role, preferably in B2B, SaaS, professional services, or financial services. Strong research and analytical skills with experience conducting company, industry, or regulatory research, especially related to sanctions, forced labour, financial crime, or ESG. Proficiency in tools such as PowerPoint, Google Slides, Excel, Sheets, and CRM systems like Salesforce and Hubspot. Experience with Sales-forward AI agents (eg. Claude or Gemini) or platforms is a MUST; be comfortable working with multiple platforms and workstreams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience drafting proposals, pitch decks, and/or sales collateral. Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple tasks and…