Business Development Director (Ref: 9c7-8)

Business Development Director (Ref: 9c7-8)A leading Financial Services compliance consultancy is seeking a Senior Sales professional to spearhead growth in the private markets sector, targeting Private Equity, Venture Capital, and other alternative investment firms. In this pivotal role, you’ll combine hands-on business development with leadership of a high-performing sales team. You’ll be responsible for executing the go-to-market strategy, building and deepening relationships with senior decision-makers, and driving revenue across a rapidly expanding client base.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a sales strategy to grow market share in private markets.

Act as both an individual contributor and a mentor to the sales team.

Build deep, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across PE, VC, and other private market firms.

Identify client challenges and position compliance solutions that deliver measurable value.

Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a seamless client experience from pitch to delivery.

Requirements

Proven track record in sales within financial services, ideally with exposure to compliance, regulatory, or consulting solutions.

Strong network within private markets (PE, VC, alternative asset management).

Demonstrated ability to both lead a sales team and deliver individual revenue targets.

Commercially astute, with excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Entrepreneurial mindset, able to operate in a high-growth, client-focused environment.

This is an opportunity to lead from the front, shape sales strategy, and play a key role in expanding a specialist consultancy’s footprint in one of the most exciting and dynamic areas of financial ..... full job details .....