Senior Business Development Leader
Worldhire Global
Posted by a Verified Recruiter
Industry
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Locations
New York City, United States | Chicago, United States
Work mode
onsite
Job type
full-time
Annual salary
$300,000 - $400,000 ($300 Thousand - $400 Thousand)
Minimum experience
15+ years
Posted
26th August, 2026
Required skills
wholesale bankingcorporate bankingenterprise technology salesconsulting salesprofessional servicesstrategic business developmentC-suite relationshipsdigital transformationcloudAIdata modernizationnegotiationaccount plan execution
About the company
Worldhire is a global hiring and talent discovery company building a platform-led ecosystem We help companies identify and engage experienced professionals across global markets, with expertise in leadership hiring, specialist recruitment, contract hiring, talent advisory, and cross-border search. Worldhire is building the future of trusted talent discovery.
About the role
Role Title: Senior Business Development Leader (MD) - Banking & Financial Services
(2 positions- One for Corporate/Institutional payments, the other for Wholesale/Corporate/ Transaction banking)
Location: New York, New Jersey, Chicago
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly accomplished Senior Business Development Leader to drive market growth, originate net-new opportunities, and establish high-value strategic partnerships within the Wholesale/Corporate banking and Payments sectors. This senior, revenue-focused role demands an executive presence capable of originating and closing complex, multi-year technology, consulting, and digital transformation engagements. The ideal candidate brings deep domain authority, an established C-suite network, and a blended consultative seller/hunter mindset.
Key Responsibilities
Revenue Generation & Growth: Own and exceed annual sales targets ranging from
$5M to $50M+, driving net-new revenue and expanding wallet share across strategic
accounts.
Sales Lifecycle Execution: Lead end-to-end pursuit lifecycles-from opportunity
origination and solution positioning through multi-stakeholder negotiations and contract closure.
Executive Relationship Management: Should have an established C-Suite network.
Cultivate long-term, trusted-advisor relationships with C-level executives (CIOs, CTOs,
CDOs, Heads of Payments/Transformation) across Tier 1 banks and financial
institutions.
Account & Market Strategy: Formulate and execute strategic account plans to acquire
new logos and expand footprint within existing institutional clients.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with internal product, consulting,
delivery, and solution architecture teams to craft compelling, high-impact client
propositions.
Industry Representation: Serve as a market-facing leader at industry forums, executive roundtables, and client engagements.
Required Qualifications
Experience: 15+ years of success in wholesale/corporate banking and enterprise
technology sales, consulting sales, professional services, or strategic business
development.
Industry Expertise: Deep domain knowledge in Wholesale/Corporate Banking, Corporate Payments, Transaction Banking, Treasury/Cash Management.
- Experience originating from or leading sales pursuits within top-tier Consulting, Advisory, or Technology Consulting firms like Deloitte, KPMG, EY, PwC, Grant Thorton etc
- Active network of C-suite relationships across Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 Banks, FinTechs, Credit Unions, and Payment companies
Solutions Mastery: Proven track record selling enterprise platforms, digital
transformation, cloud, AI, data modernization, and managed services into financial
institutions.
Track Record: Demonstrated ability to originate and close large, complex, multi-year
technology deals while consistently exceeding quota.
Sales Capability: Exceptional executive communication, negotiation, and account plan
execution skills with a strong hunter mentality.
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