Business Risk Services Business Development Director

Company: Grant Thornton LLP

Location: London

Posted: May 10th, 2026

Business Risk Services Business Development Director

At Grant Thornton we do things differently – looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.

Job Description

Develop and implement strategic business development plans to drive growth in our Business Risk Services offering.

Identify, establish and pursue opportunities, partnerships and client relationships with potential clients, nurturing leads and opportunities across risk consulting, programme assurance, tech, data and AI.

Engage prospective clients through effective communication and presentations to showcase our services and value proposition.

Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders and industry influencers to enhance our market presence.

Represent our firm at industry events, conferences and networking opportunities to build strategic partnerships and alliances.

Prepare regular reports and presentations summarising business development activities, progress and outcomes.

Qualifications

Practice experience and experience of driving opportunities and lead nurturing across the risk consultancy space.

Experience with FTSE 250 companies and a proven network.

Proven track record of lead generation, sales and identifying cold targets.

Strong understanding of market dynamics, industry trends, and competitive landscapes.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.

Ability to break down silos and barriers.

Self‑motivated and result‑oriented.

Flexibility: we will consider reduced hours and job shares to support work‑life balance.

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