Business Development Associate Senior - GFIs

Capgroup; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Professional development resources

Charitable contribution matching and

Job summary

Capital Group in London seeks a high-performing Business Development Associate for the Global Financial Intermediaries team. You will partner with BDMs to manage major strategic accounts, drive engagement across fund selectors, and support initiatives across markets.

The role combines account planning, client engagement, market intelligence, and cross-functional mobilization to grow partnerships with global financial institutions.

Responsibilities

• Support and progressively lead engagement with fund selectors, research teams and investment committees across priority GFI relationships.
• Develop a detailed understanding of client manager selection frameworks, research priorities and due diligence requirements.
• Coordinate responses to information requests and manage pipeline activity within Salesforce.
• Prepare, execute and follow up on client meetings, due diligence sessions and industry events.
• Build relationships with fund selectors, research analysts and senior stakeholders to deepen partnerships.

Job description

\"I can be myself at work.\"

You are more than a job title. We want you to feel comfortable doing great work and bringing your best, authentic self to everything you do. We value your talents, traditions, and uniqueness-and we're committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging in a respectful workplace.

We intentionally seek diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, investing in a culture designed to celebrate differences. We believe that belonging leads to better outcomes and a stronger community of associates united by our mission. At Capital, we live our core values every day: Integrity, Client Focus, Diverse Perspectives, Long-Term Thinking, and Community.

\"I can influence my income.\"

You want to feel recognized at work. Your performance will be reviewed annually, and your compensation will be designed to motivate and reward the value that you provide. You'll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Your company-funded retirement contribution will factor in salary and variable pay, including bonuses.

\"I can lead a full life.\"

You bring unique goals and interests to your job and your life. Whether you're raising a family, you're passionate about where you volunteer, or you want to explore different career paths, we'll give you the resources that can set you up for success. Enjoy generous time-away and health benefits from day one, with the opportunity for flexible work options

Receive 2-for-1 matching gifts for your charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love

Access on-demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones

Role Summary

Global Financial Intermediaries (GFIs) are among Capital Group's most important strategic relationships and represent a significant long-term growth opportunity across wealth, discretionary, insurance, sub-advisory and digital distribution channels. These firms operate across multiple geographies, business lines and client segments and increasingly require coordinated engagement across markets.

We are seeking a high-performing Business Development Associate to join the GFI team in London. The individual will partner closely with Business Development Managers responsible for Capital Group's largest strategic accounts while supporting broader fund selector, discretionary and strategic account initiatives across the GFI team.

This is a commercially focused business development role combining strategic account planning, client engagement, market intelligence, relationship development and cross-functional mobilisation. The successful candidate will play a meaningful role in helping Capital Group deepen partnerships with some of the world's largest financial institutions while contributing directly to business growth, strategic initiatives and client outcomes.

Over time, the individual will be expected to assume increasing ownership of strategic projects, client relationships and commercial activity across assigned accounts.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Account Development

Partner with Business Development Managers to support Capital Group's most significant global financial intermediary relationships.

Contribute to the development, execution and ongoing management of account plans across priority strategic accounts.

Identify opportunities to deepen relationships across advisory, discretionary, retail, insurance, sub-advisory and digital distribution channels.

Develop a strong understanding of client organisations, key decision-makers, strategic priorities and competitive positioning.

Coordinate activity across markets, functions and client segments to support delivery of account objectives.

Support mobilisation around strategic initiatives, product launches and partnership opportunities across assigned firms.

Maintain visibility of pipeline activity, relationship developments and commercial opportunities within Salesforce.

Client Engagement & Relationship Management

Support the preparation, execution and follow-up of client meetings, due diligence sessions, conferences and industry events.

Participate actively in client meetings, developing relationships with fund selectors, research analysts, discretionary portfolio managers and senior stakeholders.

Build knowledge of client investment processes, business priorities and decision-making frameworks.

Over time, assume ownership of selected client relationships, projects and engagement initiatives.

Represent Capital Group professionally in client-facing situations and contribute to strengthening long-term partnerships.

Manager Selection & Investment Due Diligence

Support and progressively lead engagement with fund selectors, research teams and investment committees across priority GFI relationships.

Develop a detailed understanding of client manager selection frameworks, research priorities, due diligence requirements and approval processes.

Coordinate responses to requests for information, d