We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our successful Intermediary team in Edinburgh on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for working with Investment Managers to promote our Discretionary Fund Management and MPS services to Intermediaries in Scotland.,

Work with key Group functions (e.g. Legal, Compliance, & Intermediaries office) to develop a robust governance framework for the management of relationships with key Intermediary Accounts in the UK / Scotland as required.

Build strong internal relationships with all relevant stakeholders both internally and externally to create an open environment for good communication.

Help to build sustainable, profitable business inflows for all relevant services / "product lines" as aligned with the Intermediary business development strategy and consistent with growth of the intermediary channel.

Maintain an awareness of market conditions and be flexible and able to adapt to business and regulatory changes.

Assist in the development of new propositions, working closely with colleagues across the group to assist in increasing the number of and quality of Intermediary relationships with RBC Brewin Dolphin.

Develop and maintain effective relationships with key accounts, be the main contact for events-led marketing initiatives or equivalent engagement opportunities on behalf of RBC Brewin Dolphin.

Be involved with the wider Business Development Strategy and communicate regularly with the Intermediary Senior management team. Update / maintain a database on existing and developing Intermediary relationships. Share ideas and best practice to support engagement and AUM growth with the firms.

Work with external providers (platforms, life companies, 3rd party software providers etc) to promote RBC Brewin Dolphin's services, where appropriate

Work with the wider RBC Brewin Dolphin team to deliver against Brewin's strategic initiatives and to execute the strategy across existing and new relationships.

Whilst having previous experience in a similar role is essential, we are happy to consider those in the early stages of their career, who are keen to continue building their profession in intermediary sales., Technical knowledge - must have;

Strong market knowledge of the UK Intermediary market

Presentation skills and significant experience presenting to groups of IFAs

Current interaction and working relationships with Key Players in the UK intermediary markets

Exams and BD requirements

Should be level 4 qualified or equivalent

Preferably working towards level 6

Communication skills - excellent written, verbal & presentation skills

Stakeholder / relationship management experience - including previous work with IFAs

Key distinction of position level

Evidence of working successfully in a similar role, or experience in fund sales / asset management via IFA partnerships

RBC Brewin Dolphin is one of the UK's leading independent providers of discretionary wealth management. We offer award-winning personalised wealth management services that meet the varied needs of over 100,000 account holders, including individuals, charities, and pension funds.