Business Development Director - Workplace Pensions

Synchronicity Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic fintech company in the UK is searching for a Business Development Director to drive growth through the intermediary market. The successful candidate will manage a panel of advisers, deliver on ambitious targets and build trusted relationships within the pensions landscape. Candidates should have a strong network, proven success in new business development, and in-depth knowledge of pension investment solutions and technology in finance. This is a senior role offering an exciting opportunity for industry professionals.

Qualifications

• Proven success in the intermediary market and winning new defined contribution (DC) business.
• Ability to influence and present confidently at all levels.
• Knowledge of sustainable and responsible investing practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a panel of UK advisers to acquire new DC business.
• Deliver against annual targets to drive growth.
• Plan and execute campaigns to maximize new business opportunities.
• Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Strong existing network of advisers

Confident presentation skills

Deep knowledge of UK pension investment solutions

Understanding of technology in pensions

Job description

Are you a results-driven sales professional with deep knowledge of the DC pensions landscape?

Are you seeking a new role that will see you assist the growth of one of the UK's most forward thinking providers? If so then look no further!

Our client is a fast-growing, award-winning fintech business that is reshaping the retirement and workplace savings market. As an industry leader, they now manage over £7bn in assets and are on a mission to improve financial wellbeing for their members through the innovation of pensions offerings.

They are now seeking a high-performing Business Development Director to drive growth through the UK intermediary market.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Business Development, you will take ownership of a panel of advisers and employee benefit consultants, developing strategic relationships and delivering new defined contribution business.

This is a senior, outward-facing role where you will act as a true ambassador for the organisation, combining market expertise, commercial acumen, and credibility across the pensions ecosystem.

If you thrive on building influential partnerships, winning complex new business, and shaping the future of retirement through technology and sustainable investment, this is an opportunity you will not want to miss out on.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing and growing a panel of UK advisers to acquire new DC business.
• Delivering against annual targets, driving profitable and sustainable growth.
• Planning and executing campaigns to maximise new business opportunities.
• Building trusted relationships with key intermediaries, trustees, lawyers, and internal stakeholders.
• Representing the business in the market as a senior, credible industry figure.

What We’re Looking For

• A strong existing network of advisers and employee benefit consultants.
• Proven success operating across the intermediary market and winning new DC business.
• Confident presentation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Deep knowledge of UK pension investment solutions, including sustainable and responsible investing.
• A strong understanding of how technology is transforming pensions and financial wellbeing.

If you feel that this could be the role for you, please apply with a copy of your CV and if there is an alignment, one of the team will be in touch to discuss further!