Business Development Director (Protection & Compliance)
Location: London, Essex & Kent (Field-based)
Salary: £60,000 – £68,000 basic | OTE: £70,000 – £80,000
Benefits: £500/month car allowance, Private Medical Insurance + extensive benefits package
The Opportunity
We’re working with a highly respected intermediary services business that supports directly authorised mortgage brokers and IFAs through a market-leading mortgage, protection and compliance proposition.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Business Development Director to cover London, Essex and Kent. This is a relationship-led, compliance-focused role, managing existing accounts while driving new business across the region.
You’ll be responsible for promoting a compelling adviser proposition into directly authorised firms, working closely with mortgage brokers and IFAs to help them grow their businesses while remaining fully compliant.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a company with a genuinely strong culture, clear values, and long-term career prospects.
Package & Benefits
- £60,000 – £68,000 basic salary
- OTE £70,000 – £80,000
- £500 per month car allowance
- Private Medical Insurance
- Generous benefits package
- Supportive, collaborative culture within a well-established business
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and develop a portfolio of existing adviser firms, ensuring high levels of engagement and retention
- Identify and onboard new directly authorised mortgage and IFA firms across your territory
- Clearly articulate the full proposition, including mortgage services, compliance support and wider adviser benefits
- Act as a trusted partner to clients, understanding their business needs and delivering tailored solutions
- Drive account growth through increased product penetration and adviser engagement
- Maintain strong relationships with key decision makers within client firms
- Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure seamless onboarding and ongoing support
- Operate in a highly compliant manner, embedding regulatory best practice in all client interactions
- Consistently meet and exceed growth and revenue targets
About You
- Previous experience as a Mortgage Broker or Financial Adviser
- Business Development experience is advantageous but not essential
- Proven understanding of the UK intermediary market
- Highly self-motivated, driven and commercially minded
- Strong relationship builder with a customer-first mindset
- Confident presenting to business owners and senior stakeholders
- Comfortable discussing compliance-led propositions with directly authorised firms Organised, professional and able to manage a large territory effectively
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £60,000.00-£80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home
Experience:
- Mortgage/IFA: 3 years (required)
Work Location: On the road
