Head of Business Development

Bison Bank; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

€2bn+ Private Banking platform

Executive Committee exposure

Develop international partnerships

Innovative wealth management

Digital asset initiatives

Job summary

RevOps Careers is seeking a Head of Business Development to lead the commercial execution of the bank’s growth agenda across partnerships, new market opportunities, private clients, and wealth management solutions.

You will develop strategic partnerships, acquire new clients, identify opportunities, and build scalable commercial engines, reporting to the Executive Committee.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, private banking, wealth management, or related leadership roles.
• Proven track record of growing client franchises, assets under management, revenues, and commercial performance.
• Experience leading high-performing client-facing teams with strategic execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic partnerships to drive growth and market expansion.
• Acquire new clients and cultivate long-term relationships.
• Identify new market opportunities and scalable commercial processes.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to shape the bank's growth agenda.

Skills

Strategic Partnerships

Client Acquisition

Business Development

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Execution

Job description

Role Overview

The Head of Business Development will lead the commercial execution of the Bank’s growth agenda across strategic partnerships, new market opportunities, private clients, and wealth management solutions.

What You Will Do

Key responsibilities include developing strategic partnerships, acquiring new clients, identifying new market opportunities, and building scalable commercial engines.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in Business Development, Partnerships, Private Banking, Wealth Management, or related leadership roles, with a proven track record of growing client franchises and assets under management.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Business Development, Partnerships, Private Banking, Wealth Management, or related leadership roles
• Proven track record of growing client franchises, assets under management, revenues, and commercial performance
• Demonstrated success in client acquisition, strategic partnerships, and business development
• Experience leading high-performing client-facing teams
• Strong ability to combine strategic thinking with disciplined execution

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a €2bn+ Private Banking platform
• Shape the commercial future of the Bank
• Work directly with the Executive Committee on key strategic initiatives
• Develop international partnerships and business opportunities
• Contribute to innovative wealth management and digital asset initiatives