Business & Partnerships Assistant

The Ardonagh Group; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for growth

Competitive salary package

Continuous training and development

Friendly working environment

Job summary

A global broking company is seeking a Business & Partnerships Assistant in Lisbon to support coordination, communication, and operational activities across their international network. This role offers significant growth opportunities within a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, 1-2 years' relevant experience, and strong organizational skills. Proficiency in tools like Microsoft Dynamics and Teams is essential, along with excellent communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in coordination or project support roles.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines.
• Curious, service-minded, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations and internal communication.
• Facilitate communication with partners and clients.
• Assist with the development of business initiatives.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Brokerslink, a global broking company founded by MDS Group, is seeking a Business & Partnerships Assistant in Lisbon to support the team in driving initiatives across its worldwide network.

This is a dynamic and hands‑on role, providing coordination, communication, and operational support across a broad international ecosystem of Partners & Affiliates. Designed as a development role, it offers increasing autonomy and responsibility as you grow within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Internal Coordination & Communication

• Support the Business & Partnerships Director, Business Development Manager and Global Partnerships Manager in daily operations, task coordination, monitoring and internal communication.
• Prepare files and reports (Word, XL, Dynamics), create presentations (Power Point), minutes and meeting materials.

2. Partner & Affiliate Communication

• Facilitate consistent communication with Brokerslink Partners, Affiliates, Client companies and Corporate prospects.
• Maintain contact databases (Dynamics, internal platform Agora), assist with correspondence and chasing answers.

3. Business Development Support (across Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits, Trade Credit)

• Support the identification, qualification, and tracking of market opportunities, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Assist on the development and coordination of new initiatives aiming at supporting cross‑country opportunities.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify profiles of potential clients and industry segments (sales database).
• Maintain and continuously update the business development database with accurate contact information, company insights, and opportunity status (Dynamics).
• Coordinate and follow up with the network to ensure timely execution of training and sales actions.
• Assist the team members with prospective client organizations (upon request) to introduce the company’s services and facilitate initial business meetings.
• Assist the team members in the implementation of business development initiatives, and the onboarding of new affiliates.
• Support the preparation and standardization of business development materials, including RFP templates, benchmark presentations, client proposals, and sales training documentation.
• Ensure all materials are regularly updated to reflect new products, services, and market insights.

4. Partnerships (Educational, Distribution, Marketing)

• Coordinate Brokerslink’s educational collaborations with RIMS and FERMA, assisting with scheduling, deliverables, and communication.
• Assist the team with the implementation of the action plans aimed at distribution, marketing, training and business development with insurers, sponsors and other partners, to ensure timely delivery of agreed activities.

5. Events & Operations

• Work with the Marketing and Operations team to assist with planning and coordination of Brokerslink events, webinars, trainings.

6. Administrative Support

• Assist team and the finance manager with tracking payments of invoices.
• Contribute to improving internal workflows and information management.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Communications, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in coordination, partnerships, or project support roles — ideally in an international or network‑based environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages such as French or Spanish are a plus.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and proactive mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams, prioritise tasks effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset, able to work across teams, cultures, and time zones.
• Curious, service‑minded, and detail‑oriented, with a problem‑solving approach.
• Enjoys connecting people and teams, bringing structure to complex projects, and taking initiative.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and digital collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint, Dynamics).

Who we are

Brokerslink is a global broking company that owns and manages a worldwide insurance broking network. We provide our partners and affiliates in 133 countries with professional, innovative risk and insurance expertise and global market access. Brokerslink delivers a powerful alternative to the world’s largest brokers. A significant portion of Brokerslink’s clients are multinational or complex organisations seeking support in risk assessment, risk management, and the design and placement of cost‑effective insurance solutions. Our clients get the best of both worlds: the expertise, services, and reach of an international giant, with the embedded local knowledge and relationships that only local brokers possess. We execute global business strategies, from relatively simple local or multi‑country placements to capital markets transactions and captive solutions, through a centralised, shared service.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for growth and career progression.
• Competitive salary package, reflecting your skills and experience.
• Continuous training and development opportunities.
• Friendly and collaborative working environment.
• Organisational culture focused on respect and innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MDS is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered and analysed regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability status.