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GLAS

Senior Business Development Associate

GLAS

. Develop business leads and secure introductions to potential new clients across Spain and the wider Iberian region .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeMadrid • SpainSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates strong business development capabilities with a focus on relationship-building and stakeholder management in the Spanish financial services market. Proficient in developing sales strategies, managing client interactions, and contributing to team success while maintaining a proactive and results-driven approach.

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Business Development ExperienceFluent Spanish And EnglishStrong Relationship-Building SkillsKnowledge Of Spanish Loan And Bond MarketsStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills
Sales Pipeline ManagementClient Calling PlansFee Proposal PreparationCRM ManagementCommercial Judgement
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsInfluencing SkillsSelf-MotivationTime ManagementCoaching And Mentoring
Industry Keywords
Financial ServicesIberian RegionDebt FundsPrivate Equity FirmsProfessional Advisers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop business leads and secure introductions to potential new clients across Spain and the wider Iberian region
  • Support the effective management of the Spanish sales pipeline
  • Coordinate opportunities throughout the collaborative sales process, from origination through to closing
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of the Business Development strategy for Spain
  • Identify, develop and maintain relationships with key target clients
  • Build relationships with sponsors, corporates, debt funds, debt advisers, banks and law firms operating in the Spanish market
  • Create and maintain effective client calling plans
  • Support and share knowledge with junior Business Development colleagues
  • Identify opportunities to broaden GLAS’s service and product offering in Spain
  • Attend relevant loan, bond and restructuring market conferences and industry events
  • Work closely with Marketing to create high-quality pitch materials for client meetings
  • Represent GLAS at client entertainment and networking events
  • Prepare and deliver fee proposals for new opportunities, liaising with Business Development colleagues to ensure pricing consistency
  • Monitor outstanding fee proposals and ensure appropriate follow-up
  • Support won mandates from inception through to closing to help deliver a strong client experience
  • Provide regular updates on deal and meeting activity at Business Development sales meetings
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date management information using internal CRM and reporting systems
  • Escalate key commercial terms in facility documentation that require further discussion or negotiation
  • Support internal approval requests for products or services outside the GLAS Terms of Reference
  • Build and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships
  • Work closely with key internal stakeholders to develop a detailed understanding of GLAS’s services and unique selling points
  • Undertake business travel across Spain and the wider Iberian region as required

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Relevant sales or business development experience within financial or professional services
  • Fluent Spanish and English language skills, both written and spoken
  • Strong ability to communicate with and influence senior stakeholders
  • Experience working successfully within complex, matrixed organisations
  • Strong relationship-building, communication and influencing skills
  • Sound commercial judgement and a proactive approach to business development
  • Results-driven, resilient and able to perform effectively under pressure
  • Self-motivated and enthusiastic, with the ability to work effectively on own initiative
  • Ability to support, coach and share knowledge with junior colleagues
  • Strong knowledge of the Spanish loan and bond markets
  • Demonstrable track record of contributing to sales and client-calling objectives
  • Knowledge of key sectors and transactions across Spain and the wider Iberian region
  • Established relationships with Spanish and international banks and financial institutions
  • Relationships with private equity firms, sponsors, specialist fund managers and other relevant market participants
  • Relationships with major Spanish and international law firms and professional advisers
  • Collaborative approach across all GLAS business units
  • Strong self-motivation and effective time management
  • Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
  • Commitment to supporting and developing colleagues
  • Innovative and commercially focused thinking

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Base salary + bonus
  • 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Long service award
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Flexible retribution
  • Career development and long-term success support
  • Inclusive, diverse workplace environment
  • Opportunities to contribute, develop and thrive