Business Development Specialist

About FundTQ

FundTQ is a growing investment banking and financial advisory firm working with entrepreneurs, promoters, startups, and established businesses on strategic transactions and capital-raising opportunities.

We are looking for a dynamic, proactive, and result-oriented Business Development professional who can build strong relationships with founders, promoters, CXOs, and senior decision-makers and generate qualified business opportunities for our investment banking team.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities by connecting with startup founders, promoters, CXOs, and senior decision-makers.
• Conduct proactive outreach through cold calling, LinkedIn, email, networking, referrals, and other channels.
• Understand client business requirements and identify relevant opportunities across fundraising, M&A, business valuation, and other financial advisory solutions.
• Build, manage, and continuously strengthen a pipeline of prospective clients.
• Qualify leads and assess prospects based on their business requirements and potential fit.
• Schedule meetings between prospective clients and the internal investment banking team.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with founders and key stakeholders.
• Follow up consistently with prospects throughout the sales cycle and drive lead conversion.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of leads, interactions, follow-ups, and opportunities in the CRM.
• Collaborate closely with the investment banking team to ensure a smooth transition of qualified opportunities.
• Stay updated on startup ecosystem developments, fundraising trends, M&A activity, and broader financial market developments.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• 2 -4 years of experience in Business Development, B2B Sales, Financial Services, Investment Banking, or a related industry.
• Proven experience in lead generation, cold calling, prospecting, and client acquisition.
• Strong ability to engage and communicate confidently with founders, promoters, CXOs, and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation, persuasion, networking, and relationship-management abilities.
• Highly proactive, target-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
• Strong follow-up skills with a focus on converting prospects into qualified business opportunities.
• Candidates with experience in financial services, investment banking, wealth management, consulting, or B2B financial sales will be preferred.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is comfortable with outbound sales, enjoys speaking with senior decision-makers, takes ownership of targets, and has a strong business-development mindset.

• If you are ambitious, confident, and excited about working closely with entrepreneurs and senior business leaders, we would love to hear from you.

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