Business Development Director

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Business Development Director to join its intermediary partnerships team. The candidate will focus on building profitable relationships with IFAs and investment firms, driving growth through strong investment knowledge and strategic partnership development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in financial services, specifically in the intermediary space.
• Strong understanding of investment products and UK intermediary landscape.
• Experience distributing funds and/or discretionary management services.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop strategic partnerships with intermediaries.
• Promote investment services, including portfolio management and multi-asset funds.
• Contribute to the wider business growth strategy.

Skills

Relationship Management

Negotiation

Influencing

Education

QCA Level 4 qualified or equivalent

Job description

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Are you an experienced Business Development Director in the UK intermediary market with strong investment knowledge and a track record of driving growth?

A well established DFM are looking to hire a Business Development Director to join their intermediary partnerships team. This homebased role will focus on creating long-term, profitable relationships with IFAs, restricted advisers, and discretionary investment firms across the South West and M4 corridor.

Key responsibilities:

• Build and develop strategic partnerships with intermediaries
• Promote a broad suite of investment services, including discretionary portfolio management, multi-asset funds, and AIM IHT portfolios
• Confidently discuss investment propositions and structures including pensions, ISAs, bonds, GIAs, trusts, and platforms
• Represent the firm in a professional and compliant manner
• Contribute to the wider business growth strategy and meet individual objectives

What we're looking for:

• A minimum of 10 years' experience in financial services, with particular expertise in the intermediary space
• Strong understanding of investment products and the UK intermediary landscape
• Excellent relationship management, influencing, and negotiation skills
• Ideally QCA Level 4 qualified (or equivalent)
• Experience distributing funds and/or discretionary management services

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on autonomy, values long-term client partnerships, and is motivated by results.

To find out more or express your interest, please get in touch or apply directly.