Director - Business Development

IQ-EQ • New York, NY

2d • $150,000 - $180,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position will be at the forefront of driving growth and nurturing relationships with existing prospects. You’ll lead strategic initiatives, forge meaningful connections, and position IQEQ as a trusted partner in our clients' success stories. This role offers the perfect blend of leadership, strategy, and hands-on execution, ideal for a visionary who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, applied mathematics, or a related field
• Bring over 5 years of proven success in business development or client relationship roles within financial services, private equity, or asset management
• Have a strong ability to drive strategic initiatives, understand competitive landscapes, and close high-value deals
• Demonstrate exceptional leadership, financial acumen, and expertise in P&L management, budgeting, and financial modeling
• Excel in communication, presenting complex ideas clearly, and thrive in fast-paced, data-driven environments with a focus on results and innovation

Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships at the executive and operational levels with prospects, becoming an expert on their organizational structure and strategic goals; and develop a clear understanding of the political and business landscape of prospects to ensure optimal engagement
• Act as the primary point of contact for prospect relationships, continuously broadening engagement across C-suite and other key decision-makers, while ensuring alignment with the prospect’s strategic goals, offering tailored solutions and positioning IQEQ as integral to their business model
• Stay ahead of industry trends and competitors to adapt strategies that ensure long-term client retention and growth, and provide feedback to internal teams on product functionality and market trends to drive continuous innovation
• Lead the creation of a prospect-specific value proposition that differentiates IQEQ in a competitive marketplace, and collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver bespoke solutions that meet client needs, and leverage IQEQ's global network to create a holistic and comprehensive strategy for client engagement
• Lead cross-functional teams in the preparation of proposals and presentations that showcase IQEQ's capabilities and expertise
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and alignment on prospect strategies, and maintain up-to-date records of all prospect activities and engagements through our CRM system

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including 4 weeks of PTO that increases over time
• Sick time
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with a company match (subject to eligibility)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Mental health support
• Additional ancillary insurance plans
• Paid parental leave
• Hybrid work schedule
• Commission eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director