Junior Business Development Executive (New Business)
Data Intellect Open · verified Oct 22, 2026 At a glance
Junior Business Development role at Data Intellect. London · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Find prospective clients among investment banks, asset managers, broker-dealers and other large financial institutions
- Use outreach and networking to create leads, then assess which ones merit sales follow-up
- Take new deals from first conversation through contract signature, coordinating proposals and RFP replies with internal teams
- Build connections with senior Compliance, Risk, Surveillance and Technology contacts, and explain the value of specialist capabilities
- Keep pipeline records current and deliver against agreed new-business goals
What you bring
- At least two years of success winning new business, preferably in financial services or regulatory technology
- You have sold to large enterprises and can build a prospect pipeline through focused outreach
- You can communicate confidently with senior contacts and steer deals involving multiple decision-makers
Who this fits
This junior role suits a self-directed, resilient seller who enjoys opening new accounts and working toward targets. It is based in London with hybrid working.
From the employer
We’re hiring a motivated and tenacious Junior Business Development Executive to help accelerate growth within our established Business Development team. You'll focus on creating and converting new business opportunities within large financial services enterprises.
This role is perfect for a true "hunter" who thrives on opening doors, building relationships from scratch, uncovering opportunities and driving them through to successful outcomes. If you're commercially sharp, resilient in the face of challenge and energised by winning new business, we'd 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.
Experience & Skills
- 2+ 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.
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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