Business Development Executive – FinTech Recruitment

About the role

Join Forsyth Barnes as a Business Development Executive in London, focusing on the fast‑growing FinTech recruitment market. You will work in a full‑cycle commercial role where your sales performance is directly rewarded through uncapped commission.

Key responsibilities

• Generate new business via calls, LinkedIn, email, networking and targeted outreach.
• Build and maintain relationships with hiring managers and senior decision‑makers in FinTech companies.
• Develop a personal client portfolio within the FinTech technology sector.
• Source, headhunt and engage high‑calibre candidates.
• Manage client and candidate conversations throughout the recruitment process.
• Negotiate terms, close placements and earn commission.

Required profile

• 1–5 years of experience in a target‑driven B2B sales environment.
• Proven ability to work to targets and KPIs.
• Confident with outbound business development and relationship building.
• Competitive, resilient, self‑motivated and money‑driven.
• Coachability and a willingness to learn.

Required skills

What we offer

• Uncapped commission up to 50% with no thresholds.
• Realistic earnings potential: Year 1 £35k–£55k+, Year 2 £45k–£85k+, Year 3 £60k–£100k+.
• 12‑week structured training programme and dedicated sales coaching.
• Merit‑based progression and promotions based on performance.
• High‑achiever incentives such as luxury holidays and exclusive events.