Business & Investment Lead

Ted Immigration Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing immigration advisory firm in London seeks a dedicated senior commercial and investment professional to drive its scaling strategy and manage external investments. The successful candidate will have senior-level experience in business development and investment management, with a proven track record in capital raising. Candidates are expected to bring strong analytical and financial negotiation skills, as well as international business exposure, particularly in the UK and Asia. This is a critical role for ensuring sustainable growth in a dynamic firm.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in business development and investment management.
• Track record in capital raising and asset management.
• International business exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute firm-wide business growth and scale-up strategy.
• Source and manage external investments.
• Lead investor relations and funding negotiations.
• Establish partnerships with referral networks and corporates.
• Implement governance and reporting for sustainable expansion.

Skills

Business development

Investment management

Financial strategy

Financial negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Firm has transitioned from a small founder‑led practice into a fast‑growing regulated immigration advisory firm, with increasing enquiry volumes, broader client demographics, and opportunities for institutional partnerships and external capital. While the Director, Ted, provides the firm’s regulated immigration expertise and client delivery, the next phase of growth requires a dedicated senior commercial and investment professional to structure scale‑up strategy, attract and manage external investment, formalise partnerships, and professionalise business development functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute firm‑wide business growth and scale‑up strategy, including new markets, service lines, and strategic partnerships
• Source, structure, and manage external investment, including HNW, family office, and institutional capital
• Lead investor relations, financial modelling, commercial forecasting, and funding negotiations
• Establish partnerships with overseas referral networks, corporates, and professional intermediaries
• Implement governance, reporting, and commercial controls to support sustainable expansion
• Advise the Director on capital allocation, risk management, and long‑term strategic positioning

Required Skillset

1. Senior‑level experience in business development, investment management, and financial strategy
2. Proven track record in capital raising, investor engagement, and asset management
3. Strong financial, analytical, and commercial negotiation skills
4. International business exposure, particularly across UK, Asia, and cross‑border structures
5. Ability to operate independently at senior management level within a regulated professional services firm