Senior Business & Client Development Manager – Finance, Funds

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm and financial service provider is seeking a Senior Business & Client Development Manager for their London office. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in business development within professional services, particularly in financial services or Funds. This role involves strategic planning, client engagement, and managing business development initiatives to enhance the firm's profile and client base.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in business development in professional services.
• Strong expertise in financial services or Funds, Investment Management sector.
• Proven success in managing teams and leading strategic pitches.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to create and manage strategic business development plans.
• Lead the development and delivery of targeted client campaigns.
• Serve as the main BD contact for the funds practice.

Skills

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Market Analysis

Job description

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Senior Business & Client Development Manager – Finance, Funds, London

Blue Legal is partnered with a leading international law firm and financial service provider who are recruiting for a Senior Business & Client Development Manager to join their London office. The ideal candidate will have experience within a law firm or professional services environment, with knowledge of Financial Services or Funds, and contribute to the development of the vision and strategy for the global funds practice.

The Responsibilities:

1. Partner with key stakeholders to create and manage strategic business development plans, develop a strong pipeline, and support budget allocation and oversight aligned with annual objectives.
2. Act as the BD lead for global funds initiatives and working groups, driving key events such as partner offsites and ensuring coordinated execution of related actions.
3. Lead the development and delivery of targeted client campaigns and CRM initiatives, ensure cohesive client engagement across regions, and manage strategic pitches and post-matter debriefs.
4. Build strong relationships across international BD teams, drive joint initiatives, and ensure consistent implementation of best practices throughout the global funds group.
5. Serve as the main BD contact for the funds practice, maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the service offering, and support the BD leadership team in strategic and cross-functional projects.
6. Maintain regular contact with internal stakeholders, industry bodies, and business services functions to share insights, foster alignment, and support firm-wide business objectives.

The Candidate:

1. Over 10 years’ proven success in developing and implementing BD strategies within high-performance and professional services environments, with strong expertise in financial services or Funds, Investment Management sector.
2. Demonstrated experience managing teams, leading strategic pitch processes, and driving client relationship development across diverse, multicultural environments.
3. Strong understanding of marketing and BD strategy, with the ability to identify commercial opportunities arising from market or client changes and align them with firm goals.
4. Advanced client development skills, excellent project management capabilities, and a strong track record of building effective networks to enhance the firm’s profile and client base.

Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm, or a high-profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered. We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.