Business Development Manager

About this role

We’re recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join one of Europe’s largest institutional asset managers and become part of a highly experienced and successful Frankfurt-based team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a collaborative, entrepreneurial and international environment, offering significant responsibility, exposure and autonomy from an early stage, while working alongside industry-leading professionals and contributing to the delivery of outstanding outcomes for institutional clients across Germany.

What you’ll be doing: Developing and maintaining strong relationships with institutional investors Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities across the German institutional market Representing the firm at client meetings, conferences and industry events Conducting market and competitor analysis, while monitoring developments affecting institutional investors Preparing and delivering high-quality client presentations and investment solutions Coordinating new business opportunities and tender processes with internal stakeholders Maintaining oversight of prospective client pipelines and business development initiatives Contributing actively to the continued growth of the firm's institutional business in Germany and across Europe Who we’re looking for: Demonstrable experience within institutional distribution, consultant relations, client relationship management, or a related function within asset management or financial services Possessing a strong understanding of institutional investors, the German institutional investment market, and the regulatory landscape affecting pension funds, insurers and other asset owners Communicating complex investment concepts clearly and effectively through strong analytical, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills Building credible relationships with institutional investors and senior stakeholders through a professional, confident and client-focused approach Identifying and developing new business opportunities through a proactive, entrepreneurial and results-oriented mindset Holding a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a related discipline, with CFA or CAIA charter-holder status or progression towards a professional investment qualification Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken Collaborating effectively within high-performing teams, leveraging strong interpersonal and networking skills in an international environment Whatever your role, we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you.