Business Development Representative

Business Development Representative

Full-Time 31500 - 38500 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Join a dynamic sales team, opening and closing your own deals while learning the FX market.
  • Company: Fast-growing, founder-led FX company based in Canary Wharf with a hands-on CEO.
  • Benefits: Competitive base salary, high OTE potential, equity for top performers, and ongoing training.
  • Other info: No corporate red tape, just hustle and genuine opportunities for career advancement.
  • Why this job: Be part of a thriving business with real ownership and the chance to build lasting client relationships.
  • Qualifications: Ambitious individuals eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.

The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.

Our client is looking for ambitious individuals to join them as they scale from an already-fast-growing independent to one of the leading names in FX.

Based in Canary Wharf, this is a business that’s grown 30% year-on-year since 2017 and they’re not slowing down.

They’re privately owned, founder-led, and built by people who still get on the phone with clients.

No corporate red tape, no committee decisions just a fast-paced desk with real ownership on the table for people who want to get stuck in.

Who are they?

An independently owned FX company specialising in tailored currency hedging, doing £1.6 billion in annual FX flow with a current EBITDA valuation of £25–30 million.

Founder led who has no plans to sell and no interest in slowing the growth down.

Their CEO is hands‑on and still client‑facing leading from the front, not from behind a desk.

It’s a business built on hustle, and they’re looking for people who want to build alongside them.

The Role

  • You’ll join a full cycle sales team, opening and closing your own deals.
  • No sales targets for your first 6–8 months the focus is on learning the market properly before you’re let loose.
  • Ongoing development sessions three times a week, plus daily theoretical FX training from experienced trainers.
  • You’ll be supported by senior closers who are actively in the market helping you close deals, not just managing you from a distance.
  • Real clients, real volume. Around 60 leads a month and 8 verified meetings, working with clients exchanging over £2k a month.
  • Client retention here runs at 70%, so you’re not just closing and moving on you’re building relationships that stick.
  • What’s on Offer
  • Base salary £35,000
  • OTE Y1: £50k, Y2: £80k, Y3: £100k+ (top performers exceed this comfortably)
  • Equity for high performers
  • A genuine seat at the table in a business that’s still writing its own rules
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Business Development Representative employer: Alignd

Join a dynamic and rapidly growing FX company in Canary Wharf, where ambition and hard work are rewarded with real ownership and equity opportunities. With a strong focus on employee development through ongoing training and hands-on support from senior closers, this is an environment that fosters growth and meaningful client relationships without the constraints of corporate bureaucracy. Experience a vibrant work culture that values hustle and innovation, making it an excellent place for those looking to make a significant impact in their careers.

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Contact Details:

Alignd Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Business Development Representative

Sales Skills
Client Relationship Management
Market Knowledge
Negotiation Skills
Communication Skills
Adaptability
Team Collaboration