Senior Business & Client Development Manager – Finance, Funds

Blue Legal; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm seeks a Senior Business & Client Development Manager in London. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in business development, particularly within financial services, and will be responsible for managing strategic initiatives and client engagement. This role requires strong leadership and project management skills to enhance the firm's profile and client base.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years’ experience in business development within professional services.
• Expertise in financial services or Funds, Investment Management sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic business development plans and support budget allocation.
• Lead global funds initiatives and client campaigns.
• Build relationships across international BD teams.

Skills

Business Development

Client Engagement

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Networking

Job description

Home Senior Business & Client Development Manager – Finance, Funds

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

Blue Legal is partnered with a leading international law firm and financial service provider 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, contributing to the development of the vision and strategy for the global funds practice.

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, ensuring 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 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.

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