Senior Business Development Manager (Banking)

Placements24; Southampton; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Significant bonus

Equity options

Remote work setup

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive growth in Banking & Finance. This fully remote role focuses on identifying opportunities, building client relationships, and expanding market share across sectors worldwide.

You will lead strategic initiatives, collaborate with sales, marketing and product teams, and negotiate major deals. The ideal candidate brings extensive BD experience in financial services, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing or related field; MBA preferred.
• Significant proven experience in business development, sales or relationship management within banking/financial services.
• Demonstrated success in identifying and closing complex deals.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and strategic partnerships within the financial services sector.
• Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies to achieve revenue targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and industry leaders.
• Lead client presentations, proposal development, and contract negotiations.
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs to inform business strategy.
• Collaborate with internal teams (sales, marketing, product) to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences.

Skills

Relationship management

Sales strategy

Negotiation

Lead generation

Remote team management

Education

MBA

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance

Tools

CRM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Senior Business Development Manager to drive growth within their Banking & Finance division. This fully remote role involves identifying new business opportunities, building strong relationships with potential clients, and developing strategies to expand market share. You will be instrumental in expanding our client's reach and impact across various sectors, leveraging your deep understanding of the financial industry. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional to lead initiatives from anywhere, contributing significantly to the company's success and growth trajectory.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and strategic partnerships within the financial services sector.
• Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies to achieve revenue targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and industry leaders.
• Lead client presentations, proposal development, and contract negotiations.
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs to inform business strategy.
• Collaborate with internal teams (sales, marketing, product) to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Significant proven experience in business development, sales, or relationship management within the banking industry or financial services.
• Demonstrated success in identifying and closing complex deals.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and market analysis capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage a remote team effectively.
• Proficiency in CRM software and other sales enablement tools.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary, significant bonus, and potential equity options.
• Comprehensive remote work setup support and benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape the future growth of a leading financial services provider.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements allowing for excellent work-life balance.