Strategic Accounts Associate (U.K.)

Kharon kharon.com Open · verified Oct 18, 2026

Hybrid London Full-time Junior Account Management

At a glance

Junior Account Management role at Kharon. London · full-time · £50,000–£55,000 base.

SalaryStated by Kharon

£50,000 – £55,000

Base salary for this role, in GBP per year, as published in the posting.

RoleAccount Management

SeniorityJunior

LocationLondon

WorkplaceHybrid

EmploymentFull-time

Base pay£50,000–£55,000

PostedOct 5, 2026 · 13d ago

Role brief

growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Prepare the U.K. sales team and senior leaders for client meetings, calls and presentations
Join external conversations and explain research through relevant case studies
Research companies, industries and regions, focusing on financial crime rules, trade controls and supply-chain risk
Find global prospect leads and entry points across banks, businesses, law firms and public-sector organizations
Use AI tools and research to build client briefs, sales materials, proposals and process improvements

What you bring

At least two years in business development, sales support, research or operations, preferably in B2B or related services
A bachelor's degree, ideally in business, international relations, political science or a related area
Hands-on experience with sales-focused AI tools such as Claude or Gemini is required
Strong research skills, plus experience drafting proposals, pitch decks or sales collateral

Who this fits

This junior role suits someone who combines detailed research with practical support for sales and client engagements. You'll work in London and attend the office four days each week.

From the employer

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 deadlines across teams. Highly organised, timeliness of follow-up, extreme accuracy and attention to detail.
Keen sense of judgment, initiative, ownership, and follow-through, and high level of credibility, trust, and integrity.