Business Development Manager

Legal & General (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor. 

We've been safeguarding people's financial futures since 1836, and strive to build a better society, while improving the lives of our customers and creating value for shareholders. 

We are one of the world's largest asset managers and provide powerful asset origination capabilities. Together, these underpin our retirement and protection solutions: we are an international player in pension risk transfer, in UK and US life insurance, and in UK workplace pensions and retirement income. 

Our global asset management business provides our clients and partners with complex, responsible investment solutions, working internationally across public and private markets. 

At L&G Asset Management Europe, we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. As a Business Development Manager, you'll play a key role in driving our wholesale strategy across Germany and Austria. You'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values innovation, integrity, and client success.

What you'll be doing:

• Partnering with the Head of Wholesale Distribution to deliver our German wholesale strategy
• Managing and growing a portfolio of B2B and B2B2C clients across ETFs and pooled funds
• Building strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Representing L&G Asset Management at key client meetings, events, and presentations
• Collaborating with product, marketing, compliance, and finance teams
• Analysing market trends and competitor activity to inform strategy
• Supporting the development of tailored client engagement plans
• Promoting L&G Asset Management's full product range with a focus on ETFs and digital retail channels

Who we're looking for:

• Experience in asset management, private banking, or financial services sales
• Proven ability to build and manage strong client relationships
• Knowledge of ETFs and the European investment landscape
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and functions
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with strong analytical thinking
• A degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field (CFA or Master's a plus)

Whatever your role, we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
• At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays

At L&G, we believe it's possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. 

If you join us, you'll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time, term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand, we accommodate requests when we can. 

It doesn't matter if you don't meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our purpose.