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Business Development Director

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Iqeq logoIqeq · #20-01 Manulife Tower, Switzerland
Full-timeOn-site4d ago
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Responsibilities

  • Identify and develop new business opportunities through targeted research and lead generation aligned to strategy
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective clients, understanding their needs to deliver tailored proposals
  • Support the end-to-end new business process, including market research, due diligence, RFP/RFI coordination, and sales meetings
  • Track performance, maintain accurate CRM data, and gather market and competitor intelligence
  • Collaborate with the wider sales team to drive growth, communicate offerings effectively, and represent IQ‑EQ professionally

Benefits

Comprehensive remuneration and pension: motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profileWellbeing: additional social benefits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance and etcAnnual leave: our employees are entitled to 25 days paid leave plus all statutory public holidaysMaternity and paternity leave, education leave and etcFlexible working: we recognise the value of working flexibly and want to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangementsBachelor level degree qualification.Accounting and/or Financial Services experience. At least 8 years' relevant experience in client facing role in business development, ideally with a successful track record in the fund admin space.Knowledge of closed-ended and open-ended funds, private equity and hedge funds.Highly self-motivated, possesses great integrity, good organisational and interpersonal skillsEffective documentary writing & IT skills (including MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint)Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders - including our employees, clients, and local communities - while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.We're committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients' sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We're emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.Health insuranceDental insuranceFlexible scheduleEquity / stock options

Additional Information

As part of our high-performing commercial team, you'll play a pivotal role in uncovering new markets, building meaningful client relationships, and driving the expansion of a truly global business. If you're commercially curious, thrive on turning insight into action, and want to be at the forefront of winning new business in a fast-paced, international environment, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. This role supports the identification, development and conversion of new business opportunities across key markets. You'll combine proactive lead generation with in-depth research and market intelligence to build a high-quality pipeline, working closely with the wider sales team to qualify prospects and shape targeted client engagement strategies. Acting as a key coordinator during the early stages of the sales cycle, you'll contribute to proposals, support RFPs, and help deliver a seamless and professional experience for prospective clients. Alongside maintaining accurate data, tracking performance and monitoring competitor activity, you'll play a vital role in positioning IQ‑EQ's full suite of services - ensuring they are clearly articulated, commercially compelling, and aligned to client needs.

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