A leading European fund administration and trustee services provider is hiring a Senior Business Development Director to help drive the next phase of UK growth by originating new agency and trustee mandates.
This is a high-impact, front-office role for a senior BD professional with an established network across sponsors, funds, lenders and law firms, and deep experience in Loans agency and trustee services within syndicated lending.
Youll join a business known for its high-touch, relationship-driven model where transactions are overseen end-to-end by dedicated professionals, not passed between teams or offshored. With a growing footprint across major European financial centres, the firm offers genuine influence, visibility and long-term progression.
Why this opportunity stands out
Play a pivotal role in shaping UK business development strategy for a growing European platform
Leverage your existing client relationships to originate new mandates in agency and trustee services
Work closely with senior stakeholders across London and continental Europe
Enjoy flexible working and exposure to major industry conferences
Join a collaborative, entrepreneurial, low-ego culture that values expertise, autonomy and long-term relationships
The role
As Senior Business Development Director, you will be responsible for expanding the firms UK presence through relationship-led origination and strategic market engagement.
Key responsibilities include:
Business Development & Market Engagement
Originate new agency and trustee mandates through your established sponsor, fund and law firm network
Execute a UK-focused BD strategy aligned with wider European growth plans
Represent the firm at leading European conferences and industry events
Transaction & Internal Collaboration
Work closely with transaction management and operations teams across multiple European offices
Support complex loan closings and ongoing mandates, ensuring a consistently high client experience
Stay close to market developments to identify new opportunities and areas for innovation
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Mentor and support a junior team member
Participate in regular cross-border strategy discussions with senior leadership
Provide structured pipeline updates and commercial insights to management
About you
Youre an established BD professional in syndicated lending, with a strong reputation and trusted client relationships.
You will bring:
Proven business development experience within loan administration, trustee services or fund administration
A demonstrable track record of originating mandates via sponsors and/or law firms
Strong understanding of loan closing mechanics and transaction lifecycles
The confidence to operate autonomously while collaborating across international teams
Excellent relationship-building, communication and organisational skills
This role suits someone who wants visibility, influence and the chance to build something meaningful within a growing European platform without the bureaucracy of a large institution.
If youd like a confidential discussion, feel free to get in touch.
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