Senior Business & Client Development Manager – Finance, Funds

Blue Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a Senior Business & Client Development Manager to enhance their global funds practice. The role involves developing strategies, managing business development initiatives, and fostering relationships across teams. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in financial services or funds, with a strong track record in client development and team management.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years’ experience in business development strategies.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams and leading strategic pitches.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage strategic business development plans.
• Lead the development of targeted client campaigns and CRM initiatives.
• Build strong relationships across international BD teams.

Skills

Business Development

Client Development

Financial Services

Investment Management

Job description

Senior Business & Client Development Manager – Finance, Funds

Senior Business & Client Development Manager – Finance, Funds

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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 be experienced 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:

• 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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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