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New Business Development Executive
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A New Business Development Executive at Data Intellect who proactively identifies and secures new enterprise clients in financial services, managing the full sales cycle from lead generation to contract close.
About this role
New Business Development Executive
We are hiring a driven and resilient New Business Development Executive to join our established business development function.
This is a new business focused role targeting large financial services enterprises. You will be responsible for identifying, engaging and securing new clients. This role is ideal for a true “hunter” who thrives on opening doors, building relationships from scratch and converting complex opportunities into revenue.
If you are tenacious, commercially sharp and motivated by winning new business in complex enterprise environments, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively identify and target new enterprise opportunities within investment banks, asset managers, broker-dealers, and other large financial institutions.
- Generate and qualify new leads through strategic outreach and networking.
- Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact through to contract close.
- Build relationships with senior stakeholders across Compliance, Risk, Surveillance and Technology teams.
- Present and articulate the value of our specialist capabilities.
- Maintain accurate pipeline reporting and meet agreed new business targets.
- Collaborate with internal teams to deliver compelling proposals and RFP responses.
Qualifications
Experience & Skills
- 2-5 years proven track record in new business sales, ideally within financial services or regulatory technology.
- Experience selling into large enterprise organisations.
- Strong prospecting and pipeline development skills.
- Resilient, self-motivated and target-driven.
- Confident communicating with senior stakeholders.
- Ability to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder sales processes.
Additional Information
Why Join Data Intellect?
- Opportunity to be part of a growing specialist consultancy with strong market demand.
- Exposure to leading financial services organisations.
- Competitive salary and performance-based commission.
- Clear development opportunities within the commercial team
- Flexible working – we offer hybrid working so our people can achieve that elusive work/life balance.
- Healthcare cover – dependent on region, UK is provided by Benenden Health, including 24/7 GP & Mental Health Helpline.
- Generous referral scheme – we love to see referrals coming through and referring a friend means cash for you!
- Regular social events, prizes and giveaways – our talented social committee work hard all year round to provide exciting events across all regions and they’re open to suggestions.
Data Intellect is a specialist data and technology consultancy with deep expertise in capital markets. We build high-performance systems that power trading, risk and analytics for some of the world’s most demanding clients. Our expertise spans kdb+, AI, data engineering, regulatory technology and enterprise platforms. We’re growing, fast!
Fair Employment & Equal Opportunities
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available throughout the assessment and selection process.
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