Financial Services Business Development Lead

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. Research to generate and contribute to target lists .

Posted 10/20/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in outbound business development and cold outreach, with a strong focus on establishing relationships with C-suite executives in the financial services sector. Proficient in utilizing CRM platforms and professional networking tools to drive market entry strategies and business development opportunities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Outbound Business DevelopmentExecutive SearchC-Suite EngagementCRM PlatformsFinancial Services Experience

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Hard Skills

Cold OutreachBusiness Development ResearchExecutive SearchNetworkingMarket Entry Strategy

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingAutonomous Operation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office 365SalesforceHubSpotZoho CRMLinkedIn Sales Navigator

Industry Keywords

C-Level ExecutivesFinancial ServicesFractional Leadership RecruitmentRegulated Financial ServicesUS Market

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research to generate and contribute to target lists
Execute targeted cold outreach and outbound calling campaigns to secure new senior client engagements across the US market
Establish, nurture, and maintain high-trust relationships with C-level executives in target financial services firms
Drive market entry strategy and qualify potential business development opportunities independently
Drive US expansion for a premier recruitment provider of on-demand C-suite leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven track record in outbound business development, cold outreach, or executive search/advisory sales
Prior exposure to executive search, fractional leadership recruitment, or regulated financial services (FCA/PRA or US equivalent environments) - highly beneficial
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with an articulate, executive-ready presence
Demonstrated capability in opening doors and engaging directly with C-suite and senior leaders
Ability to operate autonomously as an independent contractor supporting UK/US crossing business hours
Experience with business development research
Experience networking within the US financial services or corporate leadership sector - highly beneficial
Own laptop, reliable internet connection and phone
Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)
CRM Platforms (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, or Zoho CRM)
Professional Networking Platforms (LinkedIn Sales Navigator) beneficial OR experience in using LinkedIn

Benefits

Comp & perks

Total remote-work flexibility with lightweight weekly commitment (5–10 hours per week)
Contractor manages their own schedule, provided all timeline constraints and deadlines are met
Professional exposure to top-tier financial leadership markets
Highly autonomous, outcome-focused environment
Flexible contract basis