Platform Business Development Manager (M&G Wealth Platform)

Location: Home based in the UK; travel required

Company

M&G is a financial services company combining asset management and insurance expertise to provide long-term investment and savings solutions.

What you will do

• Identify and sign up adviser firms to the M&G Wealth Platform, agreeing account plans, asset transition targets, and timelines.
• Coordinate client segmentation and asset transition processes to integrate and embed the platform.
• Build relationships with business owners, advisers, and key administration staff at adviser firms.
• Explain the platform proposition, service differentiators, and business value to prospective and existing users.
• Coordinate due diligence, platform presentations, user training, and accreditation activities.
• Generate leads, support marketing campaigns, and collaborate with internal sales and stakeholder teams.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the financial advice marketplace, adviser back-office operations, adviser propositions, and their success drivers.
• Understanding of the Wrap Platform market and web-enabled applications, including common IFA back-office systems.
• Track record working with IFA firms on strategic change, development, sales, or relationship management.
• Strong consultative selling, negotiation, presentation, interpersonal, and customer relationship skills.
• Commercial acumen, strategic thinking, numeracy, and experience preparing investment business cases and client proposals.
• Flexibility regarding working hours and travel commitments; relevant financial services qualifications are desirable, with willingness to pursue further qualifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements and workplace adjustments are available.
• Pension scheme of up to 18%, including employer contributions.
• Share Save and Share Incentive Plan, plus financial wellbeing support.
• 38 days of annual leave including bank holidays, with the option to purchase five additional days.
• Private healthcare, critical illness cover, life assurance, and comprehensive paid parental leave.
• Inclusive culture with employee-led networks and professional development opportunities.