Business Development Representative – Financial Services HI Partners | Remote – Europe Contract Type: Freelance / Independent Contractor (B2B) About HI Partners HI Partners is an international recruitment and strategic growth firm specialising in Private Banking, Wealth Management, Asset Management, Family Offices and the wider financial services industry. We partner with leading financial institutions across European and international markets, supporting their recruitment needs and long-term business growth. As part of our expansion, we are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Business Development Representative with an established background in financial services recruitment to help grow our client portfolio and establish new recruitment partnerships. The Opportunity As a Business Development Representative, your primary responsibility will be to identify, approach and acquire new clients for HI Partners. You will work directly with the Founder, focusing on developing business opportunities, building relationships with decision-makers and securing recruitment agreements. Our dedicated recruitment consultants will manage candidate sourcing, selection and recruitment delivery, allowing you to concentrate on business development and client acquisition. We are looking for someone who already understands the recruitment industry and the financial services market, and who can leverage their existing experience and professional network to generate new business opportunities. This is an individual contributor role offering significant autonomy, attractive earning potential and opportunities for professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Client Acquisition Identify and approach prospective clients within Private Banking, Wealth Management, Asset Management, Family Offices and related financial services sectors. Generate new business opportunities through outbound prospecting, networking, referrals and existing professional relationships. Engage with key decision-makers, including HR Directors, Heads of Talent Acquisition and senior executives. Present HI Partners' recruitment services and value proposition to prospective clients. Lead commercial discussions and negotiate recruitment agreements. Convert prospects into active, revenue-generating clients. Client Relationship Development Build and maintain strong relationships with acquired clients. Identify clients' current and future recruitment needs. Generate additional recruitment opportunities within existing client accounts. Collaborate with recruitment consultants to ensure smooth coordination and effective delivery. Develop long-term partnerships that generate recurring business. Commercial Growth Build and maintain a structured pipeline of prospective clients. Monitor business development activities, commercial opportunities and revenue generation. Identify new market opportunities and potential strategic partnerships. Contribute to the expansion of HI Partners across European and international markets. Your Profile Required Experience & Qualifications Proven professional experience within the recruitment or executive search industry, specifically covering financial services. Demonstrated experience in business development, client acquisition or managing recruitment client relationships. Strong understanding of Private Banking, Wealth Management, Asset Management, Family Offices or related financial services markets. Experience engaging with hiring managers, HR Directors, Talent Acquisition teams and senior decision-makers within financial institutions. Good understanding of recruitment processes, commercial agreements, recruitment fees and client expectations. Proven ability to identify new business opportunities and develop long-term client relationships. Strong communication, negotiation and commercial skills. Proactive, self-motivated and results-oriented mindset. Ability to operate independently in a remote, international environment. Excellent written and spoken English. Additional Advantages An established professional network within European financial institutions. Previous experience acquiring recruitment clients for a recruitment agency or executive search firm. Existing relationships with decision-makers within Private Banking, Wealth Management or Asset Management. Experience developing recruitment business across multiple European markets. Additional European languages. Please note: This opportunity is specifically intended for professionals with previous experience in financial services recruitment. Candidates with general B2B sales experience but no relevant recruitment industry background will not be considered. Collaboration & Remuneration Freelance / Independent Contractor arrangement (B2B). Competitive compensation Attractive, uncapped commission structure. Additional client acquisition and performance-based incentives. Fully remote collaboration across Europe. Direct collaboration with the Founder. Access to a dedicated recruitment delivery team. Significant autonomy in developing new client relationships. Long-term collaboration opportunity within a growing international recruitment business. Applicants must be registered as self-employed professionals or operate through a legal entity capable of issuing invoices. Join HI Partners If you have a strong background in financial services recruitment, enjoy developing new business relationships and want to contribute directly to the growth of an international recruitment firm, we would like to hear from you. HI Partners – Connecting Capital. Creating Growth.