Business Development Executive - Business Banking

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive growth in Business Banking. This role involves supporting a Relationship Manager while developing new corporate customer sectors aligned with the bank's strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance or marketing, with at least two years of relevant experience. You will foster relationships with clients and colleagues, ensuring high service standards while contributing innovative ideas to enhance revenue. Join a dynamic team that values dedication and creativity in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Hybrid working after probation

Qualifications

• Degree in a related field with relevant experience.
• Knowledge of financial services and banking regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support Relationship Manager to meet performance objectives.
• Research and implement new business sectors aligned with strategy.
• Develop and maintain new business lines targeting SMEs and Corporates.

Skills

Business Development

Customer Relationship Management

Marketing Strategy

Financial Services Knowledge

Stakeholder Engagement

Networking

Education

Degree in Marketing, Finance, or Business

Job description

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Business Development Executive - Business Banking, London

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Client:

iFAST Global Bank Ltd

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

MAIN OBJECTIVES:
The Business Development Executive – Business Banking, will be responsible for supporting an assigned Relationship Manager (RM) working in the Business Banking to meet and exceed the performance objectives of the assigned RM by establishing and developing new corporate target customer industry sectors aligned to the Bank’s strategy.

You must be focused, dedicated, always striving to exceed expectations, whilst maintaining strong and fruitful working relationships with any Business Banking Clients and your colleagues within the business to gain their trust and respect.

MAIN DUTIES

• Research, plan and implement new Business sectors to target that are aligned to the Bank’s strategy.
• Manage development projects and drive for the successful launch of new products in Business Banking.
• Develop & maintain new business line for targeting SMEs & Corporates.
• Be actively involved in all the relevant initiatives and activities across the business.
• Develop/design campaign ideas for customer attraction.
• Acquire new business opportunities with a focus on Customers in SME and corporate sectors across different industries level.
• Ensure that with new business sectors introduced service levels and facilities can be maintained and improved that will increase standards of customer service to achieve brand loyalty.
• Enable strong relationships with all 3rd parties to raise the profile of our brand in the market.
• Maintain good relationships with all colleagues within iFAST Global Bank Limited and the Group.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as and when the business requires.
• Enable strong relationships with all your colleagues and any clients to optimise utilisation of iFAST’s products and services.
• Support client retention strategies for all our new and existing customers.
• Cultivate knowledge: Participate in networking opportunities; read professional publications; grow your network.

Requirements

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Ideally educated to degree level in a marketing, finance or business-related discipline, with demonstrable relevant experience.
• Required to keep up to date with the financial services and banking regulations.
• Ensure that you understand the Regulatory Licences applicable to Financial Institutions (training can be provided)

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• You must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a finance or marketing fields, ideally within Retail or Commercial Banking Sector environment.
• Success by meeting key business targets individually and/or collectively within a team.
• Demonstrable experience of providing innovative and creative ideas to drive and increase revenue growth.
• Structured, organised and methodical in your day-to-day planning.
• Ability to interact, persuade and influence key stakeholders.
• Knowledge of UK regulatory compliance requirements, AML/Financial Crime and risk management principles is preferred.
• Speaking in both English and Cantonese is preferred. Mandarin is a plus
• Experience in dealing with Asian and/or Chinese customers is a plus
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus 8 bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• 60-40 Hybrid working after successful probation period