Business Development Lead

S&P Global Inc.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in the UK is seeking a Business Development professional to bridge client needs and product teams. This position requires 5+ years of experience in capital markets, specifically with derivatives. Responsibilities include creating business plans, client outreach, and product innovation. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage complex relationships are essential for driving revenue growth. The company offers a collaborative environment with a focus on integrity and partnership.

Benefits

Health & Wellness benefits

Flexible time off

Continuous learning opportunities

Retirement planning

Family-friendly perks

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in capital markets with knowledge of derivatives.
• Ability to manage complex relationships and drive revenue growth.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for business discussions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating business plans and sales campaigns.
• Work closely with clients to develop new products.
• Engage in thought leadership through publications and industry events.

Skills

Business administration knowledge

Capital markets understanding

Communication skills

Teamwork

Commercial awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Management

Job description

Grade Level (for internal use): 10. The Derivatives Data and Valuation Services group provides pricing and valuation services on a broad spectrum of vanilla to complex derivatives to the largest asset managers, investment banks, fund administrators, auditing firms, and regulators. Key products include Totem, Portfolio Valuations, OTC Derivatives Data and additional add‑on services such as Initial Margin Calculation. The global team is widely regarded as the market leader for these services and maintains extremely strong relationships across the market.

The Impact: Business Development is the key between our clients/market needs and our product teams; in this role we directly influence the direction that our services take, plan for future growth, and execute on new ideas.

Key Benefits

• See your direct impact through business growth, client relationships, and expansion of services
• Work with and alongside global subject matter experts to address market needs
• Innovate and create new services/products for clients

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of business plans and sales campaigns
• Work closely with clients on build‑out of new products and services as design partners
• Perform client/prospect outreach in several ways including individual client meetings, attending seminars and conferences, participating on speaking panels, hosting roundtables and webinars
• Engage in thought leadership via various channels including industry publications, blog posts
• Work closely with sales on product commercialization and fees as well as licensing structures such as permitted use cases and delivery
• Create and develop new marketing material as well as sales presentations
• Respond to requests for proposals
• Perform competitor analysis
• Serve as an SME and point person for your allocated product providing understanding of clients, technical information, product characteristics, coaching Sales peers in terms of Sales USPs and pre‑sales questioning etc.
• Active participation in Sales Conferences/Special Events, sales collateral production, client entertainment, and association memberships. It is expected that the candidate will help drive these activities for the product line to maximize sales revenue and client retention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree: business administration/business management preferred
• 5+ years of experience in capital markets with knowledge of derivatives
• Commercial awareness
• Key requirement of managing complex relationships towards the main objective of increasing revenue streams year‑on‑year in line with the account plan
• Must be able to manage senior level meetings
• Good communication skills both written and verbal required for complex commercial and business discussions
• Teamwork – needs to build internal relationships as well as external ones. Important to have the confidence of product managers and other salespeople. Team player and willing to progress in a rapidly changing environment

EEO and Hiring Practices

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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Benefits

• Health & Wellness: health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company‑matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: it's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best‑in‑class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: from retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global. Our values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.