Vice President of Business Development

Job Title: Senior Vice President – Business Development & Strategic Growth

Experience: 10+ Years

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Senior Vice President – Business Development & Strategic Growth to lead our national business expansion initiatives in the Credit Rating Advisory and Financial Services domain. This leadership role requires a seasoned professional with a proven track record in revenue growth, strategic client acquisition, P&L management, and CXO-level relationship management.

The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving business growth, strengthening strategic partnerships, expanding market presence, and leading high-performing business development teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term business development and market expansion strategies.
• Drive national revenue growth, profitability, and market share.
• Own Business Development & Marketing P&L and achieve annual revenue and margin targets.
• Build and manage relationships with Promoters, CEOs, CFOs, Managing Directors, and other senior stakeholders.
• Lead business acquisition for Credit Rating Advisory, Debt Advisory, Banking Facilitation, and related financial consulting services.
• Develop strategic partnerships with Banks, NBFCs, Rating Agencies, Financial Institutions, Investment Bankers, Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, and other ecosystem partners.
• Drive strategic account management, client retention, and portfolio growth.
• Represent the organization at industry conferences, seminars, and networking events to enhance brand visibility.
• Lead, mentor, and develop senior business development teams across multiple locations.
• Support the leadership team in corporate strategy, business transformation, expansion initiatives, and governance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• MBA (Finance/Marketing/Strategy), CA, CFA, FRM, or equivalent professional qualification is preferred.

Required Experience

• 10+ years of experience in Credit Rating Advisory, Credit Rating Agencies, Banking, Corporate Finance, Debt Syndication, Financial Services, Investment Banking, Consulting, or related industries.
• Proven success in managing large revenue portfolios and driving business growth.
• Strong experience in client acquisition, strategic account management, and market expansion.
• In-depth understanding of credit ratings, debt products, corporate financing, and financial markets.
• Experience managing multi-location business teams and senior leadership.
• Strong exposure to P&L management, business strategy, and organizational growth initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience handling CXO-level relationships and strategic business initiatives.

Key Skills

• Strategic Business Development
• Revenue Growth & P&L Management
• Credit Rating Advisory
• Corporate Finance
• Debt Advisory & Debt Syndication
• Banking & Financial Services
• CXO Relationship Management
• Strategic Partnerships
• Leadership & Team Management
• Portfolio Management
• Corporate Strategy
• Market Expansion
• Financial Advisory
• Business Transformation