Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager / Director – Investment Management

Woods Foster; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm is seeking a Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager/Director in London. The role involves developing strategic plans, managing key accounts, and driving business development within financial services. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in strategic partnerships, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to shape a new position with significant influence in a reputable firm.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in strategic partnerships, business development, or sales within financial services.
• Strong network of contacts across nationals and large adviser firms.
• Confident and credible when engaging with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic plan for partnerships.
• Act as the primary relationship lead for key accounts.
• Identify and convert new commercial opportunities.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Business development

Negotiation skills

Networking

Commercial acumen

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Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager / Director – Investment Management, London

Client: Woods Foster

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

25.08.2025

Expiry Date:

09.10.2025

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic plan to win, grow, and retain partnerships with nationals and networks. Act as the primary relationship lead for key accounts, ensuring strong alignment and mutual value creation. Identify and convert new commercial opportunities, leveraging your existing network and industry insight. Negotiate partnership agreements and commercial terms, ensuring compliance and commercial viability. Collaborate with internal teams (investment, marketing, operations) to deliver tailored solutions and exceptional partner experiences. Monitor performance against agreed objectives, using data-driven insight to optimise strategies. Represent the business at industry events, conferences, and partner forums to raise profile and strengthen relationships.

About You:

• Proven track record in strategic partnerships, business development, or sales within financial services – ideally investment management or a related sector. Strong network of contacts across nationals, networks, and large adviser firms. Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and ability to close high-value agreements. Confident and credible when engaging with senior stakeholders at C-suite and board level. Highly self-motivated, results-driven, and able to thrive in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.

Why Join?

• Play a pivotal role in shaping a newly created position with autonomy and influence. Be part of a forward-thinking, growing investment management group with a strong reputation.

If you are a driven strategic partnerships professional with the vision, relationships, and commercial skills to succeed, we would love to hear from you.