Business Development Manager - Finance

Leaders with Ambition podcast

Real stories. Proven lessons. Hear career stories from senior leaders across professional services.

Real stories. Proven lessons. Hear career stories from senior leaders across professional services.

• Posted 25 May 2026
• Salary60000
• LocationLondon
• Job type Contract
• DisciplineLegal Finance & Accounting
• Reference557158_1779734888

Back to jobs

Business Development Manager - Finance

Business Development Manager - Financial Services (14‑Month FTC)
Location: Global firm (hybrid working)

A leading global law firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to support strategy, growth and client engagement across its Financial Services sector. This 14‑month fixed‑term role sits within a high‑performing, international Clients & Markets team and works closely with senior stakeholders across EMEA and APAC.

The Role
The Business Development Manager will:




A globally connected role, hybrid working, strong professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package including wellbeing support, flexibility, family-friendly policies and international opportunities.

Location: Global firm (hybrid working)

A leading global law firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to support strategy, growth and client engagement across its Financial Services sector. This 14‑month fixed‑term role sits within a high‑performing, international Clients & Markets team and works closely with senior stakeholders across EMEA and APAC.

The Role

The Business Development Manager will:

• Drive delivery of the FS sector strategy and support cross‑border collaboration.
• Identify market opportunities using client and sector insights.
• Manage opportunity pipelines, pitches, and major pursuits.
• Support client development, thought leadership, and profile‑raising campaigns.
• Deliver integrated marketing activity and events.
• Provide strategic advice to partners and contribute to practice planning.

• Experienced BD professional from a legal or professional services environment.
• Strong project management, commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Confident working with senior stakeholders and influencing across teams.
• Proactive, organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

A globally connected role, hybrid working, strong professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package including wellbeing support, flexibility, family-friendly policies and international opportunities.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply. https://www.ambition.co.uk/refer-a-friend