Vice President of Business Development
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Job Description
Job Title: Senior Vice President – Business Development & Strategic Growth
Experience: 10+ Years
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Senior Vice President – Business Development & Strategic Growth to lead our national business expansion initiatives in the Credit Rating Advisory and Financial Services domain. This leadership role requires a seasoned professional with a proven track record in revenue growth, strategic client acquisition, P&L management, and CXO-level relationship management.
The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving business growth, strengthening strategic partnerships, expanding market presence, and leading high-performing business development teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute long-term business development and market expansion strategies.
- Drive national revenue growth, profitability, and market share.
- Own Business Development & Marketing P&L and achieve annual revenue and margin targets.
- Build and manage relationships with Promoters, CEOs, CFOs, Managing Directors, and other senior stakeholders.
- Lead business acquisition for Credit Rating Advisory, Debt Advisory, Banking Facilitation, and related financial consulting services.
- Develop strategic partnerships with Banks, NBFCs, Rating Agencies, Financial Institutions, Investment Bankers, Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, and other ecosystem partners.
- Drive strategic account management, client retention, and portfolio growth.
- Represent the organization at industry conferences, seminars, and networking events to enhance brand visibility.
- Lead, mentor, and develop senior business development teams across multiple locations.
- Support the leadership team in corporate strategy, business transformation, expansion initiatives, and governance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- MBA (Finance/Marketing/Strategy), CA, CFA, FRM, or equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
Required Experience
- 10+ years of experience in Credit Rating Advisory, Credit Rating Agencies, Banking, Corporate Finance, Debt Syndication, Financial Services, Investment Banking, Consulting, or related industries.
- Proven success in managing large revenue portfolios and driving business growth.
- Strong experience in client acquisition, strategic account management, and market expansion.
- In-depth understanding of credit ratings, debt products, corporate financing, and financial markets.
- Experience managing multi-location business teams and senior leadership.
- Strong exposure to P&L management, business strategy, and organizational growth initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience handling CXO-level relationships and strategic business initiatives.
Key Skills
- Strategic Business Development
- Revenue Growth & P&L Management
- Credit Rating Advisory
- Corporate Finance
- Debt Advisory & Debt Syndication
- Banking & Financial Services
- CXO Relationship Management
- Strategic Partnerships
- Leadership & Team Management
- Portfolio Management
- Corporate Strategy
- Market Expansion
- Financial Advisory
- Business Transformation