Senior Business & Client Development Manager – Finance, Funds

Blue Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency in London is seeking a Senior Business & Client Development Manager to focus on finance and funds. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in business development strategies within professional services and financial sectors, ensuring client relationship management and strategic pitch execution. This permanent role offers a competitive salary aligned with market rates.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of proven success in developing BD strategies.
• Experience managing teams and leading strategic pitch processes.
• Strong understanding of marketing and BD strategy.

Responsibilities

• Partner with key stakeholders to create and manage strategic plans.
• Act as the BD lead for global funds initiatives and events.
• Develop and deliver targeted client campaigns.

Skills

Business development strategy

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Project management

Marketing strategy

Job description

Overview

Senior Business & Client Development Manager – Finance, Funds

Location: London

Salary: Market Rate

Salary band: Dependant upon experience

Contract type: Permanent

Date posted: 16th May 2025

The Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Build strong relationships across international BD teams, drive joint initiatives, and ensure consistent implementation of best practices throughout the global funds group.
• 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.
• 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

• 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.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams, leading strategic pitch processes, and driving client relationship development across diverse, multicultural environments.
• 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.
• 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.

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