Transaction Management | Permanent
Base salary: £100,000 – £140,000 + competitive package
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 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
Interested?
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.