Senior Business & Client Development Manager – Finance, Funds

Blue Legal is partnered with a leading international law firm and financial service provider who are recruiting for a Senior Business & Client Development Manager, to join their London office. The ideal candidate will be experienced within a law firm or professional services environment, with knowledge of Financial Services or Funds and contribute to the development of the vision and strategy for the global funds practice.

The Responsibilities:

• Partner with key stakeholders to create and manage strategic business development plans, develop a strong pipeline, and support budget allocation and oversight aligned with annual objectives.
• Act as the BD lead for global funds initiatives and working groups, driving key events such as partner offsites and ensuring coordinated execution of related actions.
• Lead the development and delivery of targeted client campaigns and CRM initiatives, ensure cohesive client engagement across regions, and manage strategic pitches and post-matter debriefs.
• Build strong relationships across international BD teams, drive joint initiatives, and ensure consistent implementation of best practices throughout the global funds group.
• Serve as the main BD contact for the funds practice, maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the service offering, and support the BD leadership team in strategic and cross-functional projects.
• Maintain regular contact with internal stakeholders, industry bodies, and business services functions to share insights, foster alignment, and support firm-wide business objectives.

The Candidate:

• Over 10 years’ proven success in developing and implementing BD strategies within high-performance and professional services environments, with strong expertise in financial services or Funds, Investment Management sector.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams, leading strategic pitch processes, and driving client relationship development across diverse, multicultural environments.
• Strong understanding of marketing and BD strategy, with the ability to identify commercial opportunities arising from market or client changes and align them with firm goals.
• Advanced client development skills, excellent project management capabilities, and a strong track record of building effective networks to enhance the firm’s profile and client base.

Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or a high profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered. We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.