Business Development Manager, United Kingdom
We are seeking a Business Development Manager (BDM) to play a pivotal role in growing and broadening the support base for our SIPP proposition within the UK financial adviser market. This is a senior, high‑impact role combining new business origination with relationship deepening. The role will suit someone who thrives in a low‑infrastructure environment, is comfortable building their own momentum, and takes pride in developing structure, insight and opportunity. This is a permanent role and geographic location is flexible (outside London), with a genuinely UK‑wide remit.
Responsibilities
* Identify, prioritise and pursue new adviser relationships capable of delivering long‑term, repeat SIPP business.
* Actively manage and deepen relationships with existing key introducers, recognising that adviser‑level engagement does not automatically translate into firm‑wide support.
* Build strong working relationships with advisers, paraplanners, research teams and support staff.
* Apply sound judgement in targeting adviser firms, recognising where our proposition is well‑differentiated and where it is not.
* Support the business as proposition changes are introduced, including in commercial property SIPPs.
* Manage and convert suitable non‑advised enquiries in line with regulatory boundaries and internal policies.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in business development within the SIPP and adviser market is essential.
* An established network of financial adviser contacts, with the ability and appetite to continually expand it.
* Strong commercial judgement and the discipline to focus on high‑value opportunities.
* Clear understanding of regulatory requirements and boundaries.
* Exposure to DFMs, national advice firms, banks and large adviser groups.
* Experience handling non‑advised pension enquiries.
* Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. financial planning or pension‑related).
Benefits
* Competitive discretionary annual bonus
* Generous pension scheme
* Core benefits including private medical cover, life assurance, group income protection, and up to 30 days holiday per year with holiday trading.
* Comprehensive range of voluntary benefits such as electric car leasing scheme, tech scheme, cycle‑to‑work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, sports allowance (up to 50% of gym/sports membership), travel insurance, paid volunteering, and retailer discounts.
Happy to talk flexible working.
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require reasonable adjustments or want more information on accessibility, please let us know.
Location: Cheltenham (flexible, UK‑wide).
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