A leading European fund administration and trustee services provider is hiring a Senior Business Development Director to help drive the next phase of UK growth by originating new agency and trustee mandates.This is a high-impact, front-office role for a senior BD professional with an established network across sponsors, funds, lenders and law firms, and deep experience in Loans agency and trustee services within syndicated lending.You’ll join a business known for its high-touch, relationship-driven model — where transactions are overseen end-to-end by dedicated professionals, not passed between teams or offshored. With a growing footprint across major European financial centres, the firm offers genuine influence, visibility and long-term progression.Why this opportunity stands outPlay a pivotal role in shaping UK business development strategy for a growing European platformLeverage your existing client relationships to originate new mandates in agency and trustee servicesWork closely with senior stakeholders across London and continental EuropeEnjoy flexible working and exposure to major industry conferencesJoin a collaborative, entrepreneurial, low-ego culture that values expertise, autonomy and long-term relationshipsThe roleAs Senior Business Development Director, you will be responsible for expanding the firm’s UK presence through relationship-led origination and strategic market engagement.Key responsibilities include:Business Development & Market EngagementOriginate new agency and trustee mandates through your established sponsor, fund and law firm networkExecute a UK-focused BD strategy aligned with wider European growth plansRepresent the firm at leading European conferences and industry eventsTransaction & Internal CollaborationWork closely with transaction management and operations teams across multiple European officesSupport complex loan closings and ongoing mandates, ensuring a consistently high client experienceStay close to market developments to identify new opportunities and areas for innovationLeadership & Stakeholder ManagementMentor and support a junior team memberParticipate in regular cross-border strategy discussions with senior leadershipProvide structured pipeline updates and commercial insights to managementAbout youYou’re an established BD professional in syndicated lending, with a strong reputation and trusted client relationships.You will bring:Proven business development experience within loans, trustee services or fund administrationA demonstrable track record of originating mandates via sponsors and/or law firmsStrong understanding of loan closing mechanics and transaction lifecyclesThe confidence to operate autonomously while collaborating across international teamsExcellent relationship-building, communication and organisational skillsThis role suits someone who wants visibility, influence and the chance to build something meaningful within a growing European platform — without the bureaucracy of a large institution.If you’d like a confidential discussion, feel free to get in touch. #J-18808-Ljbffr