Business Development Director – Institutional Asset Management – London

davies marsh; City of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established global investment group seeks a Business Development Director to expand its institutional client base in the UK. This senior role focuses on building relationships across wealth managers, family offices, and pension funds. The ideal candidate will have a strong network, a proven track record in raising assets, and relevant investment qualifications. Flexible working and attractive compensation are offered.

Benefits

Attractive base, bonus & benefits

Flexible working environment

Strong long-term growth prospects

Qualifications

• Proven track record in raising assets and winning mandates.
• Experience selling investment products or strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop new institutional and intermediary relationships.
• Achieve new business and revenue targets.
• Present and position the firm’s investment capabilities effectively.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities across complementary investment solutions.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Strong network within UK wealth and institutional investment market

Excellent communication skills

Presentation skills

Relationship-building skills

Education

Relevant qualifications (e.g. IMC, CFA, or equivalent)

Job description

Business Development Director – Institutional Asset Management

London

Attractive base, bonus & benefits

A well-established global investment group is looking for a Business Development Director to help expand its institutional client base in the UK.

This is a senior opportunity to build new relationships across wealth managers, family offices, platforms, and pension funds representing a diverse range of global investment strategies.

Key focus areas:

• Develop new institutional and intermediary relationships
• Achieve new business and revenue targets
• Present and position the firm’s investment capabilities effectively
• Identify cross-selling opportunities across complementary investment solutions
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to deliver high-quality outcomes for clients

You’ll bring:

• A strong network within the UK wealth and institutional investment market
• Proven track record in raising assets and winning mandates
• Experience selling investment products or strategies
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. IMC, CFA, or equivalent) and understanding of FCA requirements

This is a chance to join a respected, forward-thinking global investment business with a collaborative culture, flexible working environment and strong long-term growth prospects.

If you’re interested in having a discreet chat about this opportunity, please get in touch.