BD Manager: Corporate & Funds Growth

Ryder Reid; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder Reid is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join a leading professional services environment, supporting Corporate and Finance practice groups across key international markets. You will drive strategic BD initiatives, strengthen client relationships, and deliver high-quality pitches and proposals.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will conduct market research, identify growth opportunities, lead campaigns with marketing, and track ROI.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Business Development Manager role within legal or professional services.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Experience delivering successful BD campaigns and client growth initiatives.
• Excellent pitch, proposal, and written communication skills.
• Commercially focused, highly organised, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Exposure to Corporate, Banking & Finance, Investment Funds, or FinTech sectors would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development plans aligned with commercial objectives.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to drive growth and enhance client relationships.
• Lead pitches, proposals, RFPs, and client presentations.
• Conduct market, sector, and competitor research to identify opportunities.
• Deliver client development, cross-selling, and profile-raising initiatives.
• Partner with marketing teams on campaigns, events, and thought leadership activity.
• Track BD activity, pipeline progress, and ROI.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

Pitching & proposals

Written communication

Campaign management

Client growth

Strategic planning

Job description

Ryder Reid is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join a leading professional services environment, supporting Corporate and Finance practice groups across key international markets. You will drive strategic BD initiatives, strengthen client relationships, and deliver high-quality pitches and proposals.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will conduct market research, identify growth opportunities, lead campaigns with marketing, and track ROI.