Global Business Development Lead

About the role

The Global Business Development Lead will shape and execute the worldwide Financial Services growth strategy for Ambition Europe Limited. Working closely with industry leadership, partners and business services teams, the role drives revenue growth, client development and market positioning across the Financial Services sector.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and evolve the global Financial Services growth strategy, expanding client portfolios and revenue.
• Lead business development initiatives across Financial Services and related practice areas, fostering cross‑practice and cross‑regional collaboration.
• Coordinate industry leadership teams and key stakeholders to deliver strategic objectives and market‑leading client outcomes.
• Drive implementation of strategic priorities, ensuring adoption across priority client and industry teams.
• Lead Financial Institutions and Regulatory (FFR) business development efforts across EMEA and the US.
• Oversee strategic planning and budgeting processes, aligning with broader firm and industry objectives.
• Champion innovation, commercial excellence and best‑practice business development approaches.

Required profile

• 10+ years of business development experience within professional services.
• Deep expertise and network within the Financial Services sector.
• Proven ability to develop and execute complex growth strategies.
• Strong leadership experience managing major initiatives and high‑performing teams.
• Commercially astute with a track record of driving revenue and market growth.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills.
• Strategic, collaborative and results‑oriented mindset.

Required skills

What we offer

• 12‑month fixed‑term contract.
• Hybrid working arrangement based in London.
• Referral scheme offering £200 shopping vouchers per successful placement.