Development Executive

Specialist Risk Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday plus birthday half-day

Company pension scheme

Private medical cover

Life insurance

Income protection

Sick pay

Charity and volunteering days

Job summary

Specialist Risk Group (SRG) is expanding its UK client base with a Development Executive role focused on growing presence in your specialist area. You will develop trusted relationships, create a robust pipeline, and work with colleagues across the Group to drive sustainable growth.

This role requires strong commercial awareness, experience in insurance or risk markets, and excellent networking and presentation skills. Travel across the UK will be required as part of building SRG's footprint.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial awareness and proven client-relations track record.
• Experience growing a portfolio in insurance, risk or related markets.
• Excellent networking and senior-stakeholder engagement skills.
• Collaborative, cross-team approach with a commercial mindset.
• Willingness to travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop relationships with new and existing clients, partners and introducers.
• Generate new business opportunities through networking, referrals and pipeline activity.
• Act as a brand ambassador with insurers, affinity partners, introducers and key trading contacts.
• Share market and sector knowledge to support cross-team collaboration and referrals.
• Create and maintain a healthy pipeline aligned to annual growth plans.
• Support marketing activity linked to your specialist area.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Client relationship management

Insurance/risk market experience

Networking

Stakeholder engagement

Presentation skills

UK travel

Job description

Who are we?

At Specialist Risk Group (SRG), we specialise in delivering expert risk solutions for complex, high-stakes challenges across a range of sectors. From professional indemnity insurance to bespoke risk management services, our work demonstrates both precision and adaptability, reflecting our commitment to helping clients navigate even the most demanding scenarios.

Our dedication to excellence and innovative thinking underpins everything we do. Guided by our mantra, “Difficult. Done Well.”, we tackle challenges that others shy away from, delivering solutions that are both robust and forward-thinking

Powered by a team of highly skilled specialists, we combine deep industry knowledge with strategic insight to turn complex problems into practical, actionable solutions. We work closely with our clients, understanding their ambitions and risks, to provide tailored strategies that support growth, resilience, and long-term success

With a focus on collaboration, expertise, and precision, SRG shapes the way organisations manage risk—transforming complexity into opportunity and helping clients achieve outcomes they can rely on.

About The Role

As a Development Executive at Specialist Risk Group, you’ll play a pivotal role in growing our UK client base within your specialist area. Working closely with colleagues across the Group, you’ll focus on building strong relationships, generating high-quality opportunities, and strengthening SRG’s footprint through partnerships, referrals and market insight. This is a role for someone who enjoys being visible in the market and contributing to sustainable growth.

You’ll be responsible for driving new business growth within your specialism by developing trusted relationships, maintaining a strong market presence, and creating a robust pipeline of opportunities across the UK.

What you will be doing

• Building and developing relationships with new and existing clients, partners and introducers
• Generating new business opportunities through networking, referrals and pipeline activity
• Acting as a brand ambassador with insurers, affinity partners, introducers and key trading contacts
• Sharing market and sector knowledge to support cross-team collaboration and referrals
• Creating and maintaining a healthy pipeline aligned to annual growth plans
• Supporting marketing activity linked to your specialist area

Who we are looking for

This role suits someone with strong commercial awareness and a proven background in developing and sustaining client relationships.

• Experience growing a portfolio within insurance, risk or a related specialist market
• Strong networking skills and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders
• A collaborative approach with a focus on shared success across teams
• Commercial mindset with the ability to spot and progress opportunities
• Comfortable presenting to groups and representing the business at events
• Willingness to travel across the UK as required

What you will get

When you join SRG, you’re stepping into more than just a role, you’re becoming part of a high performing team that backs your ambitions and celebrates your success. We’ll give you the space, support, and opportunities to grow your skills, explore new challenges, and shape a career you’re proud of.

And because we believe great work should be rewarded, here’s what you can look forward to:

• From 26 days holiday plus an extra half-day off to celebrate your birthday month
• Company pension scheme to help secure your future
• Private medical cover for peace of mind
• Life insurance, income protection and sick pay to support you when you need it
• Charity and volunteering days so you can give back to causes you care about

What to expect

At SRG, our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, respectful culture, one where people feel empowered, valued, and equipped for growth. We embrace new ideas, adapt to challenges, and celebrate shared success.

We’re committed to making our recruitment process and workplace accessible to everyone. If you have a disability or require any adjustments, whether during the hiring process or in your day-to-day role, we’ll work with you to ensure you have the support you need. Just let us know how we can help.