Senior Business & Client Development Manager – Finance, Funds

Overview

Senior Business & Client Development Manager – Finance, Funds

Location: London

Salary: Market Rate

Salary band: Dependant upon experience

Contract type: Permanent

Date posted: 16th May 2025

The Responsibilities

• Partner with key stakeholders to create and manage strategic business development plans, develop a strong pipeline, and support budget allocation and oversight aligned with annual objectives.
• Act as the BD lead for global funds initiatives and working groups, driving key events such as partner offsites and ensuring coordinated execution of related actions.
• Lead the development and delivery of targeted client campaigns and CRM initiatives, ensure cohesive client engagement across regions, and manage strategic pitches and post-matter debriefs.
• Build strong relationships across international BD teams, drive joint initiatives, and ensure consistent implementation of best practices throughout the global funds group.
• Serve as the main BD contact for the funds practice, maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the service offering, and support the BD leadership team in strategic and cross-functional projects.
• Maintain regular contact with internal stakeholders, industry bodies, and business services functions to share insights, foster alignment, and support firm-wide business objectives.

The Candidate

• Over 10 years’ proven success in developing and implementing BD strategies within high-performance and professional services environments, with strong expertise in financial services or Funds, Investment Management sector.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams, leading strategic pitch processes, and driving client relationship development across diverse, multicultural environments.
• Strong understanding of marketing and BD strategy, with the ability to identify commercial opportunities arising from market or client changes and align them with firm goals.
• Advanced client development skills, excellent project management capabilities, and a strong track record of building effective networks to enhance the firm’s profile and client base.

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