Business Development Manager - Corporate and Entrepreneurs

Quilter Investors Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in the UK seeks a professional for relationship management and business development, focusing on collaboration with internal teams and key intermediaries. The role requires strong communication and analytical skills, as well as the ability to build and nurture connections in the corporate finance and legal sectors. We value integrity, curiosity, and collaboration, and offer a dynamic environment for growth and inclusivity.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Inclusive culture

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build and nurture relationships across professional services.
• Strong communication skills for high-quality materials and presentations.
• Experience with platforms like Beauhurst for prospecting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with intermediaries and clients.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support client onboarding.
• Analyze market activity to support business development planning.

Skills

Relationship building

Public speaking

Written communication

Analytical skills

Networking

Job description

* Build and develop strong relationships with business owners, entrepreneurs and key professional services firms (corporate finance, legal, tax and accountancy).* Work collaboratively with the BDM team, Financial Planners and Investment Managers to support and grow relationships with key intermediary firms across the UK.* Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of Quilter Cheviot’s products and services, and when these are appropriate for prospects and clients.* Build a strong understanding of key intermediary services and identify opportunities for reciprocal referrals where appropriate.* Provide training and insight to solicitors, accountants, professional partners and internal stakeholders on Quilter Cheviot’s offerings and the entrepreneur/corporate segment.* Use prospecting tools to identify high‑potential prospects and share targeted intelligence with CECE members.* Collate and analyse information about target intermediaries and market activity to support business development planning.* Identify opportunities to introduce Quilter Cheviot’s technical support teams to intermediaries and coordinate their involvement where beneficial.* Develop and manage a “panel” of key intermediary relationships and be accountable for the ongoing servicing and development of those connections.* Support the onboarding process for new clients by liaising effectively with intermediaries and internal teams to ensure seamless handovers.* Contribute to and deliver CECE meeting actions, share market insights, and support the refinement of the corporate and entrepreneur proposition.* Help prepare and coordinate bespoke, high‑impact pitches, bringing together the right internal specialists and trusted third‑party partners.* Communicate Quilter Cheviot’s proposition confidently through presentations, written material and social media (e.g., LinkedIn).* Gather and present feedback from intermediaries and prospects to help identify service gaps and maintain competitiveness.* Maintain clear visibility of sales opportunities, activity levels and pipeline development, keeping management and the wider team informed.* Ensure all engagement and communication aligns with FCA Consumer Duty requirements, even when not interacting directly with clients.* Attend relevant team meetings, summarise key actions and ensure timely follow‑up.* Be willing to travel occasionally to meet intermediaries, prospects or internal teams as required.* Proven ability to build, nurture and convert relationships across professional services, intermediary networks, and the entrepreneur community.* Ideally brings an existing network within corporate finance, corporate law, tax/accountancy or related sectors (desirable, not essential).* Support the Corporate & Entrepreneur Centre of Excellence (CECE) to share insights and take ownership of CECE meeting outputs and actions.* Uses platforms like Beauhurst to identify prospects and support CECE members with targeted insight, prospect lists, and relationship‑building opportunities* A confident public speaker, comfortable presenting to groups including professional services partners, advisers and business owners.* Strong written communication skills, capable of producing high‑quality materials (PowerPoint, Excel) follow‑ups and thought leadership where needed.* Confidently advocates for Quilter Cheviot’s Corporate & Entrepreneur proposition across external channels, including social media platforms such as LinkedIn.* Works closely with the Head of Client Development, financial planners, investment managers and marketing to drive aligned outcomes.* Thrives in a cross-functional environment, ensuring that prospects and introducers experience seamless handovers and consistent messaging.**Do the right thing:** We act with integrity and are proudly committed to going above and beyond in service of our clients and the support we provide our communities. **Always curious:** We continuously seek new ideas and knowledge so we’re one step ahead of our clients’ needs. We look for inspiration everywhere and encourage experimentation, recognising that this is how we create brilliant solutions for brighter futures. **Embrace challenge:** We aim high to transform our potential into meaningful outcomes. With ambition as our driving force and a steadfast commitment to growth, we succeed for the good of every generation. **Stronger together:** Combining our diverse talents, we accomplish more collectively than we ever could do alone. We speak openly, actively listen, and support each other, and constructively challenge and embrace new ideas. We seek empowerment and demonstrate ownership and trust, with the confidence to make impactful decisions.We create brighter financial futures for every generation.We do this by guiding our customers and their families through the complexity of planning for their financial future, responding to their rapidly evolving needs and giving them peace of mind. And, with all that’s happening in the world today, our role in society has never been more meaningful.Our impressive talents and capabilities set us apart, but our unwavering commitment to our customers is what defines us. We truly believe that we have all the ingredients to be the very best in our industry, and we want great people with the care and creativity that we need, to help us get there.We are passionate about building an inclusive culture where everyone’s contribution is valued, and our people can thrive. No matter what your role is or where you sit, your voice will matter. We hope you like what you hear and are interested in learning more about joining us.We believe our workplace needs to work for you, so we offer an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, so our talent acquisition team are on hand to discuss your needs. Please contact us to learn more.