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 Business Development: Expand client portfolio and explore new markets.
Drive marketing initiatives.
Quality Assurance: Manage client briefs and ensure precise, structured reporting.
Apply critical judgment to information analysis.
Network Growth: Build relationships with current and new network members.
Candidate Qualities Proven Business Developers: Track record in winning and delivering insights to demanding clients with a strong network.
Entrepreneurial Thinkers: Resourceful, energetic, and driven to expand business capabilities.
Skilled Networkers: Build lasting relationships with clients and global contacts.
Team Players: Collaborative, resilient, and committed to shared success.
Eager Learners: Deep curiosity about global affairs, politics, and business.
Critical Thinkers: Analyse complex information and form nuanced judgments.
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.
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.