Associate Business Development Manager - Asset Management, London

Oxford Economics; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Oxford Economics as an Associate Business Development Manager in London. Drive growth in the asset management sector by identifying new business opportunities and building relationships. This role demands strong sales instincts and a curiosity about financial markets, making it ideal for a motivated individual looking to deepen their expertise in economic research.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Employee Assistance Program

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Workplace Nursery Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Hybrid/Flexible Working

Team Gatherings and Connection Boost!

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of B2B sales experience in financial services or data/research platforms.
• Consultative approach to selling and navigating complex client needs.
• Team player who enjoys collaboration and learning.

Responsibilities

• Grow client base by identifying and developing new business opportunities.
• Engage strategically with decision-makers through various outreach methods.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to create effective strategies.

Skills

Sales instincts

Relationship building

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Politics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

Associate Business Development Manager - Asset Management, London

Department: EMEA Asset Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London, UK

Description

Join a high-performing team and help shape the future of economic insight for the asset management industry.

Oxford Economics, a leading global economic research and consultancy firm, is looking for an ambitious and personable Associate Business Development Manager to help grow our presence in the UK asset management sector. Based in our London office, this role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Oxford Economics’ wider commercial growth across the UK and EMEA.

We're looking for someone who’s as comfortable building relationships as they are talking numbers. Someone with strong sales instincts, a curious mindset, and a natural ability to connect. This is a great role for a rising star with a genuine interest in economics, financial markets, and investment trends.

Key Responsibilities

• Grow our client base by identifying and developing new business opportunities within the UK asset management space—including institutional investors, wealth managers, and hedge funds.
• Stay ahead of the curve by keeping up with industry trends, understanding client needs, and spotting where our research and data can add real value.
• Engage creatively and strategically, using outreach methods like calls, tailored messaging, event follow-ups, and social media to connect with decision-makers.
• Lead compelling conversations, both online and in person, to understand clients’ challenges and tailor solutions from Oxford Economics’ wide-ranging offering.
• Collaborate with our economists, marketing, and sales teams to craft the right approach for each opportunity and bring fresh ideas to our go-to-market strategies.
• Keep our CRM (Salesforce) up to date with activity and pipeline updates to help hit quarterly and annual targets.
• Represent Oxford Economics at industry events, webinars, and roundtables—building your network and raising our profile within the asset management community.
• Support global growth initiatives and contribute to enterprise-level opportunities that span regions and sectors.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• A Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Politics—or another subject that shows critical thinking and curiosity.
• A demonstrable track record with at least 2 years of B2B sales experience, ideally within financial services, subscriptions, or data/research platforms.
• A consultative approach to selling, with the confidence to navigate complex client needs and guide them to solutions.
• Commercially sharp, self-driven, and motivated by building relationships and growing accounts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. You're engaging, credible, and good at reading the room.
• Organised, adaptable, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and CRM platforms like Salesforce.
• A team player who enjoys working collaboratively and is open to learning and sharing knowledge.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys connecting with people, thrives on delivering value, and wants to build deep expertise in the world of economic research and asset management.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Oxford Economics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Benefits

Here are some of the benefits we offer in the UK to ensure you feel valued, supported, and thrive at work:

- Private Healthcare

- Employee Assistance Program

- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

- Workplace Nursery Scheme

- Cycle to Work Scheme

- Hybrid/Flexible Working

- Team Gatherings and Connection Boost!