Oxford Economics · 2 months ago
Senior Business Development Manager- Banking
Oxford Economics, a leading economic forecasting and consulting firm, is looking to hire a Senior Business Development Manager to spearhead our growth within the Banking sector across the United States. This role involves driving high-impact engagement with key players in the banking industry and shaping the company's go-to-market strategy.
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Responsibilities
Own and lead Oxford Economics’ new business strategy within the banking vertical across the Americas, with a specific focus on acquiring new clients for our subscription-based research, data platforms, and consulting solutions
Identify and engage senior decision-makers across strategy, research, risk, economics, and product teams within Tier 1 and regional banks
Partner with sector leads and senior economists to craft and deliver tailored value propositions that align with banking clients’ business goals, regulatory needs, and market-facing strategies
Shape and execute strategic outreach campaigns through a mix of targeted outbound activity, industry event participation, referrals, and partnership building
Deliver high-impact product demonstrations and consultative sales pitches that highlight the relevance of Oxford Economics’ solutions to banking use cases (macroeconomic risk, inflation, stress testing, regulatory planning, etc.)
Manage complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles with confidence, influencing internal and external stakeholders to drive deal momentum
Actively contribute to sector-specific business planning, advising on pricing strategy, product enhancements, and market positioning in collaboration with product and economist teams
Maintain a high-quality sales pipeline in Salesforce, with diligent recordkeeping, forecasting, and opportunity management to support senior leadership reporting
Support cross-border and enterprise-wide sales opportunities in partnership with international offices and global account teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from a recognized university; background in Economics, Finance, or Business preferred
Minimum 4–6 years of successful B2B sales experience, including proven success in a complex solution-selling environment
Track record of closing six-figure+ deals and managing long sales cycles with senior financial decision-makers
Deep understanding of the banking industry, including challenges related to macroeconomic risk, regulatory planning, and strategic forecasting
High commercial acumen with strong consultative sales skills and the ability to translate complex research and data into compelling business value
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence presenting to senior executives
Strong organisational skills with a proactive and persistent approach to lead generation, sales follow-up, and opportunity management
Proficiency in Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint), and digital outreach tools
Preferred
Experience selling economic data, research subscriptions, or analytical tools into financial institutions
Prior experience selling into corporate strategy, risk, or economics teams at banks
A strong interest in global macroeconomics and financial markets, with the ability to engage thoughtfully with economists and researchers
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment where collaboration and accountability are key
Company
Oxford Economics
Oxford Economics is a research firm specialized in economic research.
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Funding
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2026-01-20
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