Job Description

Business Development Executive

Hanover Square, London | Full-Time | Office-Based

Base Salary: 25,000-35,000

Commission: 10% on fees generated

OTE: 100k-150k achievable for strong performers

About Us

UCEA is a single-family office created in 1947, Headquarters in London, Mayfair since 2019, offices in Lisbon, Switzerland, Dubai, Hong Kong & Vietnam. Wealth in public trading, residential and commercial development, natural resources, energy and sustainability) that has a variety of interest and tends to invest in real estate (Buy to rent and Hospitality in Spain and Portugal, certain US primary cities secondary locations) and early-stage direct investments and venture capital and private equity globally. The family is actively looking for co-investments in post-revenue or proven models, series A, B and growth round deals in four main sectors: Energy Infrastructure (various stages including operating), Healthcare/Biotech, Sports (Equity and Debt) and Sustainability/Cleantech. The Group also incapsulates a Sports Management Company (Obsidian); an Energy Infrastructure Asset Manager (Notus Energy); a Family Office Online Platform Business (Prudential Heritage).

About the Role

UCEA is seeking a driven and commercially minded Business Development Executive to support the continued growth of the firm. This is a front-office business development role focused on originating new client relationships. You will engage with founders, business owners, and senior decision-makers, introducing UCEA's services and guiding prospects through the engagement process.

The role is well suited to individuals who enjoy working in a target-driven environment, take ownership of results, and are motivated by performance-based rewards.

Key Responsibilities

Proactively identify and engage new business opportunities through outbound outreach and professional networking

Present UCEA's services clearly and confidently to senior decision-makers

Manage conversations, address questions, and progress prospects through the sales pipeline

Convert qualified opportunities into engaged clients and signed agreements

Maintain accurate CRM records and pipeline reporting

Work towards structured activity and revenue targets

Represent the firm professionally in all external communications

What We're Looking For

Previous experience in a sales or business development role

Comfortable discussing fees and high-value professional services

Strong communication skills, particularly over the phone

Resilient, self-motivated, and results-focused

Confident, professional, and commercially aware

Desirable (but not essential):

Exposure to financial services, corporate finance, or advisory environments

Experience in outbound B2B sales or similar roles

What We Offer

Competitive base salary with a clear and attractive commission structure

Genuine earning potential linked directly to performance

Exposure to merchant banking, capital markets, and deal origination

Career progression opportunities for consistent high performers

Direct access to senior leadership in a fast-growing firm

If you're motivated by targets, enjoy building new client relationships, and want a role where performance is recognised and rewarded, we'd be pleased to hear from you.

Also, share your CV on Rohma.Kashif@ucea.pt and Shraddha.wakchaure@ucea.pt

Thank you

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

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Work Location: In person