Business Development Consultant

Do you have proven business development and networking skills to engage senior stakeholders in the financial advisory sector?

Can you leverage your expertise in Financial Services, particularly in Financial Planning and wrapped/platform markets, to drive growth?

Do you have a successful track record in managing recruitment pipelines and building strong relationships within the financial advisory ecosystem?

About Benchmark
Benchmark is an award-winning provider of proprietary solutions that cover regulatory, platform, and investment services. Our mission is to support financial advisers at every stage of their journey-whether starting and running a financial advice business or accelerating its growth and realising its value. We empower high-quality financial advisers with innovative technology and support services, helping families achieve their needs and aspirations for peace of mind. We prioritise client outcomes, embedding the Treating Customers Fairly principles within our organisation and ensuring our duty of care to all clients, including the vulnerable.

The Role
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Senior Business Development Consultant with a strong network in the financial advisory sector. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your professional relationships to attract and identify advisers and advisory firms for our network. Key responsibilities include:

• Networking & Recruitment: Build a robust pipeline of high-quality recruitment opportunities targeting financial advice businesses and self-employed advisers, including network switchers and directly authorised firms.
• Market Engagement: Represent Benchmark Capital at industry events, networking functions, and seminars, enhancing visibility and driving recruitment initiatives.
• Stakeholder Interaction: Communicate effectively with various teams, including Membership, Partnership Directors, Service Delivery Managers, Marketing, and the UK Client Group team, ensuring alignment of recruitment strategies with business goals.
• Understanding Market Dynamics: Stay updated on market trends and competitors to position Benchmark Capital as a partner of choice among financial advisers.

What You'll Need:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field is desirable but not mandatory; relevant experience will also be considered.
• Extensive knowledge of the Financial Services industry, particularly in Financial Planning/IFA and wrap/platform markets.
• Proven success in business development, networking, and recruitment within the financial advisory ecosystem.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engaging senior decision-makers.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with IT CRM systems.
• A valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.
• A tenacious self-starter with strong analytical and decision-making abilities.

We're Looking for the Best, Whoever They Are
At Benchmark, we strive for excellent investment performance through active management. We value diversity of thought and an inclusive culture, which allows us to make better decisions. Inclusion and diversity are strategic priorities for us, and we are an equal opportunities employer-welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.

Join us at Benchmark, and help shape the future of financial advice!