London Business Development Executive - Financial Services

Maples Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Vacation packages

Education assistance

Pension plan

Life insurance

Travel insurance

Mental wellness programme

Sports clubs

Job summary

The Maples Group seeks a London-based Business Development Executive to empower the BD team. You’ll support plans across offices, align with partners, identify new opportunities and help grow client relationships and referrals.

You’ll coordinate BD trips, prepare high-quality materials, and manage CRM data to enable measurable results. A strong emphasis on collaboration and cross-border activity defines this role.

Qualifications

• A degree or professional qualification in Marketing, Business, or a related field; postgraduate preferred.
• Approximately two years' BD or marketing experience, ideally in legal or professional services.
• Understanding of financial services industry and global legal market.
• Experience working in international, matrix organisations and supporting multiple regions.
• Proficient with CRM systems and data reporting best practices.
• Strong drafting, proofreading, and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial mindset with interest in market trends and opportunity development.
• Excellent MS Office skills and strong organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of BD plans and budgets with senior BD managers.
• Translate practice group goals into specific BD tasks with partners and teams.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to develop new and existing clients.
• Plan and execute BD trips with target lists, briefings and CRM follow-up actions.
• Prepare pitch materials, proposals, RFPs and credentials statements for client-facing use.
• Conduct market and client research to inform strategic planning and pursuit activity.
• Coordinate legal directory and award submissions and assist with interviews.
• Maintain client data in the CRM and generate reporting for stakeholders.

Skills

Relationship management

Project management

Communication skills

Team player

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Degree in Marketing or Business

Tools

InterAction CRM

Job description

The Maples Group seeks a London-based Business Development Executive to empower the BD team. You’ll support plans across offices, align with partners, identify new opportunities and help grow client relationships and referrals.

You’ll coordinate BD trips, prepare high-quality materials, and manage CRM data to enable measurable results. A strong emphasis on collaboration and cross-border activity defines this role.