Business Development Executive

Skillfinder International; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology provider is seeking a Business Development Executive to help banks modernize operations with innovative solutions. This role involves building client relationships in the US market and requires a minimum of 3 years in B2B business development. The offer includes a £40,000 base salary, performance-based bonus, and comprehensive benefits with a predominantly remote work model.

Benefits

£40,000 base salary + performance-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits: pension, private medical, life insurance

25 days' holiday

Upskilling opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in B2B business development, ideally within software or financial services.
• Confident leading conversations with senior stakeholders via phone, video, and email.
• Resilient, self-motivated and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identifying and mapping potential clients in the financial services sector.
• Building strong relationships through strategic outreach.
• Managing a pipeline of prospects from cold introduction to formal engagement.

Skills

B2B business development experience

Excellent communication skills

Relationship-building

Organisational skills

Job description

Business Development Executive – Fintech Solutions for US Financial Markets (Remote, EST Hours)

Join a fast-growing financial technology provider helping banks and wealth managers modernise operations with innovative software solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to focus on business development across the US market, building relationships with senior decision-makers.

You’ll be working in a strategic, consultative role where you connect with potential clients, identify needs, and coordinate expert-led demos that showcase value. Your work will directly contribute to the company’s growth in a dynamic, global industry.

What you'll be doing

• Proactively identifying and mapping potential clients in the financial services sector

• Building strong relationships through strategic outreach, discovery calls, and remote presentations

• Acting as the first point of contact to understand prospect needs and coordinate expert-led demos

• Managing a pipeline of prospects from cold introduction through to formal engagement

• Working closely with product specialists to support the sales lifecycle

What we're looking for

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in B2B business development, ideally within software or financial services

• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organisational skills

• Confident leading conversations with senior stakeholders via phone, video, and email

• Resilient, self-motivated and proactive with a knack for opening doors and spotting opportunities

• Comfortable working remotely, predominantly in US EST hours

The Offer

• £40,000 base salary + performance-based bonus = OTE £50,000

• Comprehensive benefits: pension, private medical, life insurance

• 25 days’ holiday

• Predominantly remote model with occasional travel to London

• Join a collaborative team, with upskilling opportunities to gain more involvement in running software demos / presentations