Growth & Business Development Officer - Boston, MA

Berkshire Bank; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Bank's Clarendon Private division in Boston seeks an entrepreneurial VP to lead growth in organic client acquisition and relationship expansion within high-net-worth segments.

Reporting to the President, the role combines growth strategy, relationship development, and disciplined execution, leveraging an established network and a personal, relationship-driven approach to build a repeatable platform for long-term client engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Significant experience in business development, relationship management, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with senior executives, founders, and sophisticated professionals.
• Strong network and ability to originate opportunities and build pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategy for organic growth and new client acquisition.
• Identify attractive client segments, communities, and markets for growth.
• Articulate and amplify a compelling narrative around Clarendon's capabilities.
• Gather market feedback to refine positioning.
• Source, cultivate, and qualify relationships with prospective clients at the top of the market.
• Build and deepen relationships with centers of influence who can create pathways to clients.
• Manage a disciplined pipeline from initial relationship to qualified prospect.
• Partner with advisors to ensure seamless client handoffs.
• Create opportunities for prospects to engage with Clarendon through events and roundtables.
• Represent Clarendon at conferences to expand presence in target markets.
• Establish KPIs and reporting to measure pipeline quality and conversion.

Skills

Relationship management

Business development

Networking

Sales leadership

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Financial markets knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Officer: VP

Division: Clarendon Private

Department: Wealth Advisory and Investment Mgmt

Reports to: President

Grade: 13

Salary Range: $96,089-$177,069

Actual compensation within the pay range will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location.

Location: Boston, MA - 131 Clarendon St

Principal Objective

Clarendon Private (\"Clarendon\") is seeking an entrepreneurial, relationship-driven professional to lead the firm's organic growth and new client acquisition efforts.

This person will expand Clarendon's reach among high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, while cultivating relationships with centers of influence and strategic partners. Serving as a senior ambassador for the firm, they will identify prospective clients, create meaningful opportunities for engagement, and partner with wealth advisors to convert qualified opportunities into long‑term client relationships.

The role combines growth strategy, relationship development, and disciplined execution. The ideal candidate brings an established network, strong commercial instincts, and an entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to build a repeatable growth platform while preserving Clarendon's personal, relationship-driven approach.

Key Accountabilities

Growth Strategy

• Develop and execute a strategy for organic growth and new client


• Identify attractive client segments, communities, and markets for


• Articulate and amplify a compelling narrative around Clarendon's capabilities and customized client


• Gather market feedback to continually refine positioning and

Relationship Development & New Clients

• Source, cultivate, and qualify relationships with prospective clients, including founders, executives, business owners, and individuals approaching significant liquidity or financial transition events.


• Build and deepen relationships with centers of influence, including attorneys, accountants, bankers, investors, and other trusted service providers who can create pathways to prospective clients.


• Develop trust over time and identify the appropriate moment to introduce Clarendon and its advisory


• Manage a disciplined pipeline from initial relationship through qualified prospect, advisor engagement, and


• Partner with Clarendon wealth advisors throughout the prospect process, ensuring a seamless handoff to the client team.

Engagement & Visibility

• Create opportunities for prospects to experience Clarendon through events, roundtables, and educational


• Represent Clarendon at conferences and industry gatherings to build relationships and expand presence in target markets.


• Develop opportunities for clients and partners to introduce the firm within their

Growth Infrastructure & Accountability

• Build and manage a disciplined pipeline and CRM process, with clear stages from relationship to conversion


• Establish KPIs and reporting to measure pipeline quality, conversion, and


• Lead regular pipeline reviews with leadership and


• Use data and market feedback to continually refine the firm's growth

Education

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Experience

• Significant experience in business development, relationship management, or a related field.

Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with senior executives, founders, and sophisticated professionals.


• Strong, expandable professional network.


• Track record of originating opportunities and building pipelines.


• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build new initiatives from the ground up.


• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with strong strategic and analytical capabilities.


• Ability to operate independently while collaborating closely with advisors and leadership.


• High degree of judgment, discretion, and professionalism.


• Appropriate securities or investment adviser licensing, or willingness to obtain following hire.


• Demonstrated knowledge of financial markets and Macroeconomics

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