Senior Business Development Manager - 6 Months

Senior Manager, Business Development & Marketing (6‑Month FTC)

Location: Global / Multi‑jurisdictional
Reports to: Chief Business Development & Marketing Officer

A leading international professional services firm is seeking an experienced Senior Business Development & Marketing Manager for a 6‑month fixed‑term contract. The role supports its global corporate services, funds and fiduciary business, driving a proactive BD strategy and strengthening internal processes across key markets in Europe, the US and Asia.

This senior position partners closely with directors and senior stakeholders to target new business opportunities, enhance BD best practice, manage a high‑performing team, and deliver data‑driven client development activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of BD plans across service lines.
• Use data and research to identify and prioritise new client and intermediary opportunities.
• Drive both internal cross‑selling and external new business acquisition.
• Work with BD data, research and client development teams to target key markets.
• Utilise CRM systems (InterAction or similar) to optimise BD processes and insights.
• Strengthen BD reporting, dashboards and firm‑wide behaviours.
• Run planning and review meetings with service line teams; monitor budgets and activity.
• Translate service line BD plans into clear individual BD actions and targets.
• Support development of marketing collateral.
• Lead and advise on major pitches, proposals and high‑value opportunities.
• Coordinate BD trips, suggest targets, improve meeting effectiveness and manage itineraries.
• Identify conference opportunities, secure speaking roles and research attendee targets.
• Plan and deliver BD events aligned to targeting goals.
• Support BD training initiatives to encourage cross‑selling and service understanding.
• Manage BD budgets and ensure timely reporting of progress and spend.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Degree desirable.
• Proven success designing and delivering effective BD strategies.
• Strong stakeholder management at all seniority levels.
• Excellent communication, analytical and relationship‑building skills.
• Confident client‑facing presence with strong networking ability.
• Experienced people manager with a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset.
• CRM experience (preferably InterAction).

Culture & Inclusion

The firm is committed to an inclusive, diverse and supportive environment. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds, and reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

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