Business Account Manager

Overview

As a Business Development Manager at a regulated financial services firm, you will drive growth by shaping strategic partnerships and pursuing new business opportunities. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to design and execute growth plans and support lending and commercial objectives. This role offers exposure to senior leaders and external partners, within a structured, compliance-focused environment. You’ll help expand the network and influence business performance while maintaining a strong risk management culture.

Pay / Benefits

• exposure to senior business leaders
• professional networking
• skills development
• experience in a regulated financial services environment
• standard 35-hour working week

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities and partnerships to support organisational growth
• Monitor and analyse market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities
• Contribute to the development and execution of business development strategies and sales plans
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, business partners, and external organisations
• Deliver presentations and proposals to prospective and existing customers and partners
• Support the achievement of lending and commercial objectives while ensuring positive customer outcomes
• Handle customer queries, concerns, and complaints effectively at the first point of contact
• Develop and implement business plans to achieve agreed performance targets and KPIs
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including anti-money laundering and conflict of interest policies
• Complete required control and compliance activities accurately and within timescales
• Provide customers with accurate, relevant, and compliant information at all times
• Adapt to changing priorities and meet challenging deadlines
• Share best practice with colleagues and support collaboration across teams
• Promote strong risk management and maintain stakeholder engagement

Key requirements

• Proven experience in business development, relationship management, or a similar commercial role
• Strong track record of meeting and exceeding customer and business objectives
• Experience delivering professional presentations to customers and stakeholders
• Excellent relationship-building and networking skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective time management, diary management, and organisational abilities
• Familiarity with relevant technology platforms and CRM systems
• Understanding of risk, audit, and compliance requirements within a regulated environment

• Relationship-building
• Communication
• Time management
• organisational abilities
• CRM systems
• Technology platforms

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