Senior Marketing & Business Development Manager – Financial Institutions Sector Lead

Totum Partners; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international professional services firm is seeking a Financial Institutions Sector Lead in London (Hybrid). In this role, you will drive the sector strategy and lead business development initiatives while managing high-profile projects. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in professional services and excellent relationship-building skills. Competitive salary with bonuses and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus and benefits

Referral programme with vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in business development within professional services.
• Strong understanding of the financial institutions sector.
• Proficient in leading teams and delivering strategic projects.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively.
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Drive sector strategy and business development initiatives.
• Manage high-profile projects and support thought leadership delivery.
• Mentor team members and foster collaboration across practices.

Skills

Business development experience

Knowledge of financial institutions sector

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Proactive and solutions-focused mindset

Job description

Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive, with bonus and benefits

Join a dynamic team at a leading international professional services firm as the Financial Institutions Sector Lead. This is a unique opportunity to drive sector strategy, lead business development initiatives, and make a tangible impact on client relationships and market positioning.

Role Overview

As the driving force behind the sector’s growth, you will craft and implement a comprehensive plan that aligns with the wider business vision. You’ll provide valuable insights to inform decision‑making, build strong connections with colleagues and clients, and champion innovative communication approaches. Your remit will include managing high‑profile projects, supporting the delivery of thought leadership, and ensuring the smooth running of sector‑specific activities. You’ll also mentor team members, foster collaboration across practices and regions, and play a key role in identifying new opportunities for the firm.

Requirements

• Background in business development within professional services.
• Knowledge of the financial institutions sector.
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver strategic projects.
• Excellent relationship‑building and communication skills.
• Commercially minded, proactive, and solutions‑focused.

If this sounds like you please apply or get in touch with [e-mail] for further information.

Referral Programme

If this role isn't quite the right one for you, but you know someone who would excel in it, why not take advantage of our referral programme? We offer £300 of high street gift vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role.

Equal Opportunities

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.