Manager, Business Development- Global FS

The Business Development Manager, Growth at GLG will be deployed in support of client relationships, strategic positioning, and as a thought partner in client negotiations and executing complex projects. 

Investment firms seek to better understand a variety of companies, situations, assets, and price dislocations. For each client, GLG deploys a highly-skilled engagement team tasked with understanding their objectives, and crafting a solution in support of their investment diligence and betterment of the fund. GLG’s work enables our clients to make better decisions, to work more effectively and productively; and, to benefit from the intelligence and experience of our 1M+ experts (The Councils).  

Specific responsibilities include (but are not limited to): 

                Directly engage and build relationships with investment professionals at GLG’s Financial Services clients and articulate GLG’s premium brand, offering and value proposition 

                Develop and negotiate professional service retainers for existing clients across the full line of GLG’s services. 

                Work creatively and collaboratively with internal colleagues—sales, marketing, legal, research, finance, technology—to deliver solutions to solve complex business issues. 

                Build account plans, set account growth objectives, and quarterback client service teams to achieve those objective 

                Effectively communicate GLG’s Mission, Vision, and Strategy 

                Find and execute on opportunities within your existing client base to cross-sell additional GLG products. 

                Represent the core values that underpin GLG’s culture 

Key performance metrics for this role include contract value growth from existing clients, pipeline development, and the adoption of new product/service offerings. The Business Development Manager will report directly to a Emerging Growth Business Unit Manager on GLG’s Business Development team and is expected to partner with our client solution team to consistently delight our customers. 

Candidates for this position should have a demonstrated ability to be creative and commercial and/or a track record of overachieving in a performance-based environment, preferably but not exclusively, in the financial services industry.  Candidates should be comfortable articulating the value of GLG’s primary research platform vis-à-vis the broader landscape of professional services offerings in the marketplace at price points ranging from $50,000 to $300,000 in annual contract value. 

An ideal candidate will have the following: 

Additional candidate qualifications include 2-4 years of demonstrated success in one or more of these fields: 

                Account Management with Financial services clients 

                Distinctive Experience in Client Solutions or other client facing roles at GLG 

                Diligence and consulting solutions to institutional investors 

                Consultant at a top-tier strategy consultancy 

                Investment professional or consultant working in a performance-driven environment 

                Enterprise-level Application Service Provider (ASP or SaaS) or senior software sale 

We seek bright, positive and flexible people who: 

                Act with the highest integrity and professionalism in all their endeavors 

                Think creatively and endeavor to improve themselves, as well as our materials and processes 

                Strong attention to detail 

                Express a desire to work in a team environment 

                Possess exceptional oral and written communication skills 

                Demonstrate the ability and initiative to handle increasing responsibility over time 

What We Offer 

While total compensation varies depending upon performance, Associates can earn full year compensation of $90,000+. This is made up of an annual base salary of $75,000 and uncapped variable compensation that’s linked to individual performance.

Benefits: All U.S. GLGers also have access to benefits such as:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your first day of employment


• Flexible paid time off. No pre-determined limits on vacation time, plus 10 company holidays


• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans with an employer match (subject to annual limits & vesting)


• Tuition reimbursement program for eligible courses including language skills courses


• Paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement


• Free wellbeing support with the Calm app, Maven and EAP, and free long-term therapy & counselling assistance through Pathways


• Other work perks and benefits available based on final job location

Compensation: GLG is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation is based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. Certain roles may also be eligible for incentive compensation.

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