Business Development Manager

At Macquarie Wealth Solutions, we partner with financial advisers to help them grow their businesses and deliver exceptional outcomes for their clients. We are looking for a commercially minded and relationship-driven Business Development Manager to join our high-performing team and drive the acquisition of new adviser relationships across the wealth management market. This is an exciting opportunity to represent one of Australia's leading wealth businesses, providing advisers with access to market-leading investment, platform, and wealth solutions while building a strong network and profile within the financial advice community.

As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, developing and converting new business opportunities within the Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) and dealer group market. You will proactively build relationships with advisers, licensees and key industry stakeholders, developing a deep understanding of their business models, growth objectives and client needs. By leveraging your market knowledge and consultative sales approach, you will position Macquarie's wealth solutions to deliver meaningful value and long-term partnerships. Success in this role will come from your ability to build credibility quickly, uncover opportunities, influence key decision-makers and execute a disciplined business development strategy.

What you offer:

• Experience in business development, relationship management or sales within financial services, wealth management, platforms or investments.
• Knowledge of, or a strong interest in, the financial adviser market and broader wealth management industry.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with external clients and senior stakeholders.
• Strong prospecting, influencing and negotiation skills with a track record of achieving growth targets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor your approach to different audiences.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to identify and convert new business opportunities.
• A growth mindset, resilience and a results-focused approach.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple internal teams.
• An existing network of Financial Advisers, licensees or industry contacts will be highly regarded.

What we offer:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year
• Up to 5 additional service bonus leave days per year
• Up to 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work, and 6 weeks’ paid leave for non-primary caregivers
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Up to 12 months’ gender affirmation leave, including 6 weeks’ paid leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits including skin and health checks, and flu vaccinations
• Access to a wide range of salary packaging options
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance. We provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment.