Business Development Specialist (City of London)

Job Title: Business Development Specialist

Location: London

Working type: Hybrid

Salary range: £80k – £95k

We’re seeking an experienced and driven Business Development Specialist to join a leading financial services provider specialising in asset servicing. This is a client-facing role focused on supporting their growth by driving new client acquisition and expanding service offerings across target markets

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in line with commercial strategy and client selectivity policies.
• Represent the business externally at client meetings, industry events, and trade shows.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments, including Marketing, Legal, Risk, Compliance, Operations, and IT.
• Develop and implement strategic action plans to target and win new clients.
• Respond to RFPs and RFIs, collaborating with internal teams to produce compelling proposals.
• Negotiate service terms, prepare pricing proposals, and ensure the administrative and legal completeness of new client files.
• Oversee onboarding processes and ensure compliance with KYC and risk assessment protocols.
• Monitor market trends and competitor offerings to ensure commercial competitiveness.

You will need:

• Proven experience in B2B sales, preferably within asset servicing, banking, or financial services.
• Strong understanding of financial products and services.
• Skilled in prospecting, negotiating, and closing commercial agreements.
• Familiarity with compliance regulations, risk evaluation, and KYC procedures.

Inventum Group is passionate about equity, diversity and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply for vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics. If you require any adjustments to apply for a role with us, please let us know in whatever way suits you best. Inventum Group is a Recruitment and ED&I Consultancy Business.