Business Development/Research Associate

re you commercially curious, analytically strong, and excited by the world of venture-backed technology? This role offers the chance to join a leading European growth capital provider, helping founders scale without giving up equity.

What you’ll do:

• Identify and research high-growth European tech companies aligned with the firm’s investment thesis
• Monitor venture funding rounds, investor syndicates, and sector trends to surface timely opportunities
• Execute personalised, insight-led outbound campaigns to founders and CFOs
• Lead introductory conversations to assess fit for venture debt solutions
• Partner with deal leads to progress qualified prospects and maintain CRM accuracy
• Track and report on origination metrics, experimenting with outreach strategies to improve conversion

What we’re looking for:

• 4+ years’ experience in research-driven sourcing, origination, or sales development (VC/PE/financial services ideal)
• Proven ability to engage senior decision-makers (founders, CEOs, CFOs)
• Excellent communication, research, and time management skills
• Analytical mindset with commercial curiosity
• Proactive, self-directed, and comfortable working remotely
• Proficiency with CRM and outbound tools

Benefits:

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonus
• 25 days’ holiday plus public holidays
• Direct collaboration with the investment team
• Training in venture finance, deal origination, and start-up ecosystems

This role is fully remote

Base salary is £40-50k plus bonus of 20% for targets being met.

Thank you for your interest in the above position. Whilst we’d love to get back to everyone who applies to our roles, we are a small team so will only be in touch if your application is successful. In the meantime, you can view our other permanent and temporary vacancies on our website. We wish you all the best in your job search ~ Bis Recruit