Senior Business Development Director, Syndicated Loans – London
hace 8 días
London
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. You’ll 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 firm’s 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 You’re an established BD professional in syndicated lending, with a strong reputation and trusted client relationships. You will bring: • Proven business development experience within loans, 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 you’d like a confidential discussion, feel free to get in touch.