Business Development Representative London, England, United Kingdom

EquiLend Limited; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 35.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Discretionary annual bonus

Remote work flexibility

Generous annual leave

Group life assurance

Private health and dental insurance

Company pension 7.5%

Descripción de la vacante

EquiLend Limited in London is seeking a Business Development Representative to drive growth by identifying target accounts, prospecting across channels, and building strong client relationships within the fintech space.

You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Product teams, manage opportunities in Salesforce, and book meetings/demos to advance the pipeline. A proactive, results-driven mindset with excellent communication is essential.

Formación

• 2+ years in a BDR/ SDR or similar client-facing role in B2B tech or financial services.
• Proven experience using Salesforce, ZoomInfo, Apollo, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
• Strong interest in fintech, capital markets, or financial services, with a desire to learn and grow in this industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Research and identify target accounts within the financial services sector.
• Conduct proactive outbound prospecting to generate qualified leads.
• Use CRM to track, nurture, and convert opportunities.
• Qualify inbound leads and hand off to Sales.
• Maintain communication with leads and follow-up strategies.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Product to refine messaging.
• Book qualified meetings and demos for Sales.
• Record all prospect interactions in Salesforce.
• Build knowledge of EquiLend’s products and industry trends.
• Participate in training and team development.

Conocimientos

BDR/SDR experience

CRM proficiency

Prospecting

Communication

Fintech interest

Degree preferred

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Salesforce

ZoomInfo

Apollo

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for a Business Development Representative to join us in London. The Business Development team plays a vital role in driving growth across our suite of fintech solutions, connecting with leading financial institutions worldwide. In this role, you will be on the front line of our client engagement, creating new opportunities and building strong relationships that contribute directly to our sales pipeline. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is driven by results, combining prospecting skills with a passion for curating new relationships to have a direct impact on our growth. You’ll work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Product teams, helping deliver on our outbound strategy and delivering measurable results for the business. What you’ll do

• Research and identify target accounts and prospects within the financial services sector including hedge funds, banks, broker‑dealers, asset managers, and institutional investors.
• Conduct proactive outbound prospecting through email, LinkedIn, calls, and video outreach to generate qualified leads.
• Use CRM and prospecting tools to track, nurture, and convert opportunities effectively.
• Qualify inbound leads to assess suitability and ensure seamless hand‑off to the Sales team.
• Maintain consistent communication with leads using tailored follow‑up strategies to increase engagement.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Product teams to refine messaging for different buyer personas.
• Book qualified meetings and demos for Sales and ensure a professional, accurate handover process.
• Record and manage all prospect interactions and activity in Salesforce CRM.
• Build knowledge of EquiLend’s products, industry trends, and competitive landscape to communicate value to prospects.
• Participate in regular training, coaching, and team development to continuously improve results.

What we’re looking for

• 2+ years of experience in a BDR, SDR, Sales Associate, or similar client‑facing role, ideally within B2B tech or financial services.
• Proven experience using CRM and workflow tools such as Salesforce, ZoomInfo, Apollo, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
• Strong interest in fintech, capital markets, or financial services, with a desire to learn and grow in this industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured environment.
• Self‑motivation, resilience, and a results‑driven mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to quickly build rapport and understand prospect needs.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Why Equilend?

• Be recognised for your contribution through a discretionary annual cash bonus, linked to individual and company performance.
• Work flexibly with up to 100 remote working days per calendar year.
• Take time to recharge with generous annual leave, plus public holidays.
• Access group life assurance and income protection, supporting you and your dependents.
• Private health and dental insurance, available from your first day (optional).
• Save for the future through a company pension contribution of 7.5%, when you contribute a minimum of 1.5%.

About Equilend

Equilend sits at the centre of the securities finance industry. Since 2001, we've built the infrastructure that financial institutions rely on to trade, manage, report and analyse their securities finance activities. We connect 145+ firms across 30+ markets, with around $230 billion in notional traded every day on our platform. We work with banks, broker‑dealers, hedge funds, asset managers, custodians and more across North America, EMEA and Asia‑Pacific, bringing greater efficiency, transparency, and automation to the securities finance lifecycle. If you join us, you'll be building technology that runs at real scale for some of the world's biggest financial institutions. We are proud to be Great Place to Work Certified™ in the U.S., UK, Ireland, and India, and were named Trading System of the Year, Americas Data Provider of the Year, and Asian Data Provider of the Year at the Securities Finance Times Industry Excellence Awards 2026. Diversity & Inclusion The best ideas come from teams who bring different perspectives, backgrounds and ways of thinking. We build that into how we hire, develop, and support our people. We work to ensure our teams reflect the global markets and clients we serve, creating an environment where everyone can do their best work. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know and we will work with you to make it happen. #LI-Hybrid

About Equilend

Global fintech serving 190+ financial institutions. $2.4tn+ monthly transaction volume. Great Place to Work Certified™ in 4 countries.