Director Business Development - Private Wealth

Victus Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Business Development to spearhead growth in their Private Wealth division. This exciting role involves collaborating across jurisdictions, nurturing key relationships, and developing bespoke solutions for high-net-worth clients. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in business development within financial services, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to relationship building. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development in financial services.
• Degree-level education or equivalent; advantageous qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth in the Private Wealth division through strategic planning.
• Build relationships with intermediaries and industry partners.

Skills

Business Development

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Self-Motivation

Education

Degree-level education

Business or Financial Qualification

Job description

Director Business Development - Private Wealth

Director Business Development - Private Wealth

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Base pay range

This position is responsible for driving growth across the Private Wealth division, promoting a comprehensive suite of private wealth and family office services to a wide network of intermediaries and business introducers. The successful candidate will identify and develop new business opportunities, leveraging strong sector knowledge, established networks, and a track record in business development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple jurisdictions (Jersey, Guernsey, and the Isle of Man) and the Head of Intermediaries to design and implement strategic business development plans aligned with growth targets.
• Build and nurture trusted relationships with a broad range of professional intermediaries and industry partners, particularly in London and key international markets.
• Represent the firm’s unique service proposition through regular engagement with intermediaries and by introducing relevant internal specialists when appropriate.
• Work alongside experienced colleagues to develop bespoke solutions for international family offices, UHNWIs, and their families, addressing complex, multi-jurisdictional needs.
• Attend and represent the company at relevant industry events, conferences, and networking functions to generate new contacts and identify business opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver impactful presentations and proposals to prospective clients and intermediaries; contribute to broader marketing initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of business development activity and outcomes to support effective financial reporting.

Skills and Requirements:

• Proven experience in business development within a professional or financial services environment, ideally in trust, fiduciary, or family office sectors.
• Degree-level education or equivalent; a business, financial, or relevant professional qualification is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed business development targets.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence and close successful deals.
• Proactive, resilient, and capable of building long-term relationships.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a confident and credible presence.
• Self-motivated with the ability to operate independently while contributing to the firm’s wider growth objectives.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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