Business Development Director - Financial Services Recruitment

Talent Lift; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading boutique recruitment firm in Greater London is seeking an ambitious Business Development Director to drive growth in sectors such as Retail Banking, Fintech, and Insurance. This role focuses on engaging with senior clients to provide executive placements and tailored solutions. Ideal candidates should have a proven recruitment background in professional services and excellent consultative selling skills. A strong financial package and career progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Track record in recruitment within professional services.
• Strong consultative selling skills.
• Confidence engaging with C-suite and senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth across sectors including Retail Banking, Fintech, and Insurance.
• Engage directly with CXO-level clients for executive placements.
• Build and execute growth plans and win new clients.

Skills

Consultative selling skills

Client engagement

Growth plan execution

Recruitment experience

Job description

Business Development Director - Financial Services Recruitment

London / WFH hybrid working | c. £75,000 basic / £140k OTE

A leading boutique Financial Services recruitment and talent solutions firm is seeking an ambitious Business Development Director to drive growth across sectors including Retail Banking, Fintech and Insurance. This fully sales‑focused role involves engaging directly with CXO‑level clients to deliver executive placements, interim resourcing, project solutions, and advisory services.

This role requires building and executing growth plans, winning new clients, and expanding existing relationships through consultative, solution‑led sales. You will engage with senior decision‑makers, identifying their challenges and developing tailored propositions using a full range of services.

You will have a track record in recruitment within professional services along with strong consultative selling skills, and the confidence to engage with C‑suite and senior leaders.

A strong financial package is available, along with a clear pathway for future career progression. Contact us in confidence for more information.