Job title: Senior Options Relationship Manager
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Financial Services
Functional Expertise: Sales & Marketing
Salary: GBP £100,000.00
Location: London
Job published: 07-01-2025
Contact name: Matthew Hill
Contact email: matthew@venari.group

Job Description

Senior Options Relationship Manager

As a Senior Options Relationship Manager, you will be instrumental in cultivating and managing strong, long-term relationships with clients in the dynamic and fast-paced financial markets. Your expertise in options trading, derivatives, and risk management will be vital in ensuring customer satisfaction, driving loyalty, and achieving revenue growth. You will collaborate closely with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions that add value and ensure top-tier service.

Role Overview:

  • Client Relationship Development: Establish and maintain meaningful relationships with key clients, ensuring their needs are met and revenue targets are achieved. Tailor solutions to enhance customer satisfaction and retention.

  • Options Trading Expertise: Demonstrate a deep understanding of options trading and financial products. Use your expertise in the markets to navigate complex transactions and help clients manage risks effectively.

  • Revenue Expansion: Lead efforts to drive revenue growth both individually and within your team. Leverage your industry knowledge and sales strategies to identify and capitalize on new business opportunities, expanding the client base and increasing market share.

  • Leadership and Team Development: Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to your team of Business Development Managers (BDMs). Motivate and guide them to reach their full potential in a competitive environment, and model high-performance standards.

  • Fostering Continuous Improvement: Advocate for ongoing learning and improvement within the team. Encourage training and staying updated on industry trends to ensure the team remains ahead of market developments.

  • Operational Excellence: Uphold and promote industry best practices, ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Cultivate a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

  • Collaborative Marketing Strategy: Partner with the marketing team to design client acquisition and retention strategies. Offer feedback and insights from client interactions to shape marketing campaigns and materials effectively.

  • CRM and Performance Reporting: Use a CRM system to manage client information and sales activities, while generating detailed reports on performance, market trends, and client needs to drive strategic decisions.

Qualifications & Attributes:

  • At least 7 years of experience in a senior Front Office (FoH) role within options trading or financial derivatives.
  • Qualifications such as CF30 and CISI membership are a plus.
  • A growth-focused mindset, with the ambition, drive, and resilience necessary to thrive in a competitive market.
  • Proven leadership skills, with a passion for mentoring and developing others.
  • Confidence in providing strategic insight and challenging senior management from a client-first perspective.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.
  • Strong sense of accountability, both for your personal performance and the development of your team.

Hybrid Work Model

Our team works in the office Monday through Thursday. We trust you to manage your week effectively and deliver results, whether you are in the office or working remotely. Your contributions will play a key role in accelerating the growth and development of the business in a complex and dynamic financial market.