Join a global leader in financial intelligence and data technology, supporting decision-making across banking, insurance, and investment management sectors. As a Business Development Representative, you will drive new business growth by identifying market opportunities, engaging financial institutions, and presenting high-value data solutions. This role offers significant revenue impact, exposure to senior stakeholders, and opportunities to collaborate with expert sales, product, and analytics teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve and exceed annual sales targets while building a strong pipeline across banks, insurers, and asset managers
• Generate qualified leads through outbound prospecting, targeted outreach, and collaboration with marketing and relationship managers
• Conduct discovery meetings to understand client pain points and propose customised financial intelligence solutions
• Demonstrate platform capabilities and explain how tools integrate into client workflows
• Track industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitive developments influencing financial institutions
• Build trust-based relationships and ensure client satisfaction through responsive support
• Manage the entire deal cycle including contracts, order processing, and coordination with Product, Legal, and Finance teams

Required Skills and Qualifications

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 5+ years in client-facing or analytical roles within investment banking, private equity, asset management, or financial data firms
• Proven success in quota-carrying sales positions with a hunter-oriented approach
• Strong understanding of financial institutions and capital markets

Soft Skills:

• Results-driven mindset with entrepreneurial energy
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities
• Collaborative team player effective across departments and global teams

Language Requirements:

• Japanese: Native
• English: Business level

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience selling financial data, SaaS platforms, or workflow tools to buy-side or sell-side institutions