Description
We are seeking a Business Development Manager to join our Equity Primary Markets team for the Americas. You will communicate the benefits of listing on the London Stock Exchange to companies, investors, and advisors, and help guide them through the process of accessing growth capital and liquidity.
The London Stock Exchange has the highest proportion of international companies among its issuers of any major exchange. Our team has attracted close to 120 Americas companies to list in London in the last 10 years, with the majority from the US and Canada.
As a Business Development Manager, you will:
- Build and strengthen relationships with key partners and influencers that support London's capital markets
- Enhance LSE's markets to provide an industry-leading client experience and journey
- Communicate and share information openly and honestly
- Prepare high-quality communications that are well-structured, persuasive, and concise
- Analyse issues to identify commercial, realistic, and pragmatic solutions
- Demonstrate knowledge and expertise to have credibility with colleagues and clients
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in equity capital markets or a corporate finance-related business development or relationship management role
- Proven relationships at corporate and founder/institutional shareholder level across the region
- Professional qualification preferred
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to create rapport with senior executives across a wide range of corporates/advisors
- Experience of managing and developing junior staff
- Understanding of using AI in an applied manner within appropriate ethical, legal, and commercial boundaries
- Comfort in using social media for content promotion and business development within LSEG policies and guidelines
- Willingness to travel extensively across the Americas region on a regular basis
- Flexibility in relation to working hours
- Spanish language skills relevant to the region will be a key asset
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package
- Anticipated base salary: $115,500 - $192,500
- Eligible for Annual Incentive Plan (AIP/bonus plan)
- LSEG Benefits program, including Annual Wellness Allowance, Paid time-off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending & Health Savings Options, Prescription Drug plan, 401(K) Savings Plan, and Company match