Senior Business Development Executive

Senior Business Development LeaderLocation: New York City (Hybrid Work Model)DiligenceVault is an AI-powered due diligence and decision-intelligence software for investors, allocators, and asset managers. Our platform transforms how complex diligence is executed - using AI, automation, and workflow intelligence to dramatically reduce friction, time, and risk. We're trusted by leading allocators, asset managers, consultants, and wealth investors, and have built the industry's largest network of over 20,000 firms.The Role We're looking for a senior, hands-on business development leader to own and scale revenue growth through strategic partnerships, enterprise sales motion design, and market expansion. This is a high-impact role reporting directly to executive leadership, with clear influence over company strategy, positioning, and long-term growth. This role is ideal for someone who has closed complex B2B deals, understands buy-side financial services or diligence-driven workflows, and thrives at the intersection of AI, SaaS, and enterprise value creation.What You'll DoOwn and scale business development and strategic partnerships across asset and wealth management ecosystemBuild and execute the enterprise and mid-market go-to-market strategy in collaboration with Sales, Product, and MarketingIdentify, structure, and help close high-value commercial partnerships (platform partnerships, data partnerships, channel relationships)Lead complex, multi-stakeholder deal cycles - from first conversation to contract executionDevelop repeatable BD playbooks, pricing frameworks, and partnership modelsRepresent the company at industry events, conferences, and executive forumsMentor and help scale a high-performing BD / partnerships team over timeWhat We're Looking For7+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, or enterprise salesStrong background in B2B SaaS, with experience selling into financial services, institutional and wealth investing, or professional servicesProven track record of closing large, complex deals with long sales cyclesDeep comfort engaging with C-suite, partners, and investment professionalsStrong strategic thinking paired with hands-on execution and deep platform and solutions knowledgeHigh curiosity and fluency around AI, automation, and modern data platformsNYC-based (or willing to be), with comfort working in a continuously innovating and product focused environmentOpen to travelling up to 20% timeNice to HaveExperience in diligence, data platforms, workflow automation, or investment technologyPrior experience as an allocator or in investor relations role is a strong plusExisting relationships across allocators, PE, VC, asset management, or consulting ecosystemsPrior experience helping scale a company from growth stageWhy Join UsWork on a category-defining diligence platform solving real, high-stakes problems across Manager Research, ODD, ESG, Legal, Tax and Compliance Oversight as well as RFP/DDQ automation, distribution support and investor reportingDirect influence on company strategy and long-term trajectorySmart, low-ego team with deep domain expertiseBased in NYC, with flexibility and trust built into the culture