Business Development Manager

Are you a dynamic professional with strong commercial acumen and a passion for driving growth? Our client is seeking a strategic Business Development Manager to join their team.

About the Role

As the Business Development Manager, you will develop and manage a sustainable pipeline of opportunities across equity, debt, and funds, working closely with prospective issuers and key stakeholders in the financial ecosystem.

This market-facing role requires exceptional relationship management skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. You will represent our client as a trusted partner to CEOs, directors, advisers, investors, and intermediaries, helping companies navigate public market capital raising and listing pathways.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to grow primary markets and increase revenues from new issuers.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of listing opportunities across equity, debt, and fund securities.
• Cultivate trusted relationships with key stakeholders, including CEOs, founders, investment banks, legal firms, accounting firms, corporate advisers, and institutional investors.
• Provide strategic advice on market trends and developments to inform primary market initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional delivery across internal teams such as Listings, Policy, Product, Operations, Communications, and more.
• Represent our client at industry events and lead engagement programmes that generate new business opportunities.

What They’re Looking For

Our client is seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has the ability to influence. The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in stakeholder management, business development, investment banking, advisory services or related fields.
• Demonstrated success in building pipelines and converting opportunities into results.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent project management skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships at senior levels.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to think strategically while delivering results.

Why Join Them?

Our client is committed to fostering a healthy and supportive workplace where you can bring your whole self to work. They value innovation, collaboration, and accountability as they work together to strengthen New Zealand’s financial markets.

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Eden Crenfeldt-Smith on +6493747368.