Business Development Director

Our client is a corporate intelligence and risk advisory firm providing independent intelligence and advice to support informed decision-making. Serving top leaders in industry, banking, and private equity, they help create value, reduce risks, and solve complex commercial, political, and security challenges. Using insights from a global network and an experienced in-house team, they address issues in geopolitics, policy, transactions, strategy, and disputes.

About the Role

We are hiring a Business Development Director to be based in the London headquarters. Ideal candidates will have a mid-career B2B sales record, strong academic background, and a passion for global affairs, politics, and business. Excellent communication skills and client engagement experience are essential. Knowledge of business intelligence or strategic advisory is a plus but not mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Development: Expand client portfolio and explore new markets. Drive marketing initiatives.
2. Quality Assurance: Manage client briefs and ensure precise, structured reporting. Apply critical judgment to information analysis.
3. Network Growth: Build relationships with current and new network members.

Candidate Qualities

1. Proven Business Developers: Track record in winning and delivering insights to demanding clients with a strong network.
2. Entrepreneurial Thinkers: Resourceful, energetic, and driven to expand business capabilities.
3. Skilled Networkers: Build lasting relationships with clients and global contacts.
4. Team Players: Collaborative, resilient, and committed to shared success.
5. Eager Learners: Deep curiosity about global affairs, politics, and business.
6. Critical Thinkers: Analyse complex information and form nuanced judgments.
7. Clear Communicators: Deliver concise, actionable insights under tight deadlines.

Our client is built on fostering long-term relationships with a select group of blue-chip clients, prioritizing trust and shared values over short-term profit. They take pride in their work, strive to be a positive force in our community, and partner with clients who align with our principles.

Benefits

They offer:

• Competitive salary and pension
• Discretionary performance-related bonus
• Private medical and life insurance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous holiday allowance
• Additional benefits

Our client is committed to staff development, providing a blend of on-the-job learning, coaching, and tailored training programs.