Financial Relationship Director

Financial Relationship Director

Salary:  Between £55,000 - £65,000 per annum Location: London

Type: Full Time  Postal/Zip Code:  SW19

Big Society Capital is a social investment organisation established with capital from dormant bank accounts and the main UK high street banks. Our ambition is to build the social investment market in the UK by improving access to finance for social sector organisations and by raising investor awareness of investment opportunities that provide a social as well as a financial return.

As a Financial Relationship Director you will work alongside and support the Head of Marketing in increasing the understanding and activity of financial organisations, including mainstream banks, asset managers, family offices and financial advisors, in the social investment market. This relates largely to Big Society Capital’s role as market champion.

You will be a self-starter, responsible for building relationships and maintaining two-way information flow and dialogue with financial institutions.

You will spot new opportunities to introduce social investment to financial organisations, build a network of engaged institutions, share research and best practice and manage the ongoing relationships with financial partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Build relationships with key individuals in financial institutions

Represent BSC at financial sector and social investment forums

Understand institutions’ core business and identify opportunities to align their interests and goals with those of the social investment sector

Work with financial institutions to overcome barriers to their increased engagement with social investment

Required:

5 yrs + managing relationships for financial institutions

Knowledge and experience of banking/financial Services

Excellent client relationship and business development skills.

Experience of presenting to a financial audience

Experience of social or responsible investment would be an advantage

Please apply in writing with a short covering letter and CV.

Closing date for applications is 25th November 2013.  Interviews will be held week beginning 9th December 2013