RecruitMyMom

Financial Services Business Development Lead

RecruitMyMom  •  Remote  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

This is a remote position. Drive US expansion for a premier recruitment provider of on-demand C-suite leadership. Working fully remotely for 5 - 10 hours per week on a flexible contract basis, your primary responsibility will be direct, proactive outreach, leveraging cold calling and executive prospecting to build relationships with senior decision-makers across US financial institutions. Scope of Work & Key Guidelines: Research to generate and contribute to target lists. Execute targeted cold outreach and outbound calling campaigns to secure new senior client engagements across the US market. Establish, nurture, and maintain high-trust relationships with C-level executives in target financial services firms. Drive market entry strategy and qualify for potential business development opportunities independently. Requirements Required Subject-Matter Expertise: Proven track record in outbound business development, cold outreach, or executive search/advisory sales. Prior exposure to executive search, fractional leadership recruitment, or regulated financial services (FCA/PRA or US equivalent environments) - highly beneficial. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with an articulate, executive-ready presence. Demonstrated capability in opening doors and engaging directly with C-suite and senior leaders. Ability to operate autonomously as an independent contractor supporting UK/US crossing business hours. Experience with business development research. Experience networking within the US financial services or corporate leadership sector - highly beneficial. Have your o wn laptop, reliable internet connection and phone. Software: Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) CRM Platforms (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, or Zoho CRM) Professional Networking Platforms (LinkedIn Sales Navigator) beneficial OR experience in using LinkedIn. Benefits Project Timeline & Engagement Terms: Total remote-work flexibility with lightweight weekly commitment (5–10 hours per week) - project time line TBC. The contractor manages their own schedule, provided all timeline constraints and deadlines are met. Professional exposure to top-tier financial leadership markets. Highly autonomous, outcome-focused environment. Target Start Date: Early November 2026, exact date TBC. Independent Contractor / Part-Time (5–10 hours per week). Focus: Outbound Business Development & Executive Relationship Building (USA Market)

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About RecruitMyMom

RecruitMyMom is a leading South African recruitment agency, connecting local and global businesses with top-tier talent—ranging from skilled professionals to C-Suite executives. We recruit for permanent, contract, freelance and fractional roles, including maternity cover, virtual assistants, and executive-level hires.

We specialise in placing highly skilled professionals, with a strong track record in helping experienced mothers grow their career, return to the workforce, transition careers, and secure flexible opportunities. Our tailored approach ensures the perfect match between employer needs and candidate aspirations, making hiring efficient, seamless, and impactful.

For international companies hiring in South Africa, we also provide Employer of Record (EOR) Professional Services, ensuring compliant and hassle-free workforce management.

Whether you need in-office professionals, remote specialists, or fractional C-Suite leaders, RecruitMyMom is your trusted recruitment partner—helping you build a high-performing, flexible, and future-ready workforce.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Cape Town, ZA
Year Founded
2012
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