Business Development Associate

Intro

Theres FX Hedging. And then theres Bound.

As businesses scale globally theyre exposed to currency volatility that can hit margins hard especially when markets get uncertain. 96% of the FTSE 500 hedge that risk. Only 4% of SMEs do.

Bound exists to close that gap. Weve built modern technology-driven hedging technology that lets finance teams set it forget it and let it run instead of chasing brokers and second-guessing spreadsheets.

Were backed by $25M from investors behind Wise Klarna N26 Stash and Xero and were growing fast 3 year-on-year with our GTM function alone up 4 this year. Were consistently ahead of target and were just getting started.

The role

The Business Development Associate (BDA) is the entry point into Bounds sales organisation the first step on a clear career path: Business Development Associate Business Development Manager Account Director Head of Desk.

This is a foundational role for someone who wants to build a career in B2B sales within fintech. Youll be the engine that keeps the top of the funnel full generating and qualifying leads booking prospects into events and supporting the day-to-day running of the sales team. You wont be expected to close deals in this role but youll get direct exposure to the full sales cycle the FX market and how a fast-growing fintech sales team actually operates.

Lead Generation

• Conduct proactive outreach via phone email and LinkedIn to engage finance leaders at target companies
• Work with Marketing to convert campaign responses into qualified opportunities following up on content engagement webinar attendees and inbound enquiries
• Research target accounts to identify key stakeholders and personalise outreach

Booking Clients for Events

• Own outreach and invitations for Bound events booking qualified prospects and clients in
• Coordinate confirmations reminders and follow-ups to maximise attendance
• Use events as a structured cadence tool for stalled or deferred prospects working closely with the desk to re-engage them

Sales Support

• Support BDMs ADs and HoDs and the wider team with day-to-day administration call prep account research and follow-up scheduling
• Maintain accurate up-to-date records of all prospect and client interactions in HubSpot
• Help prepare materials for meetings demos and events

Filling the Funnel

• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of qualified opportunities to hand over to the desks
• Provide feedback to Marketing and the desks on lead quality and campaign effectiveness
• Develop a working understanding of Bounds product the FX market and the challenges finance teams face managing currency exposure

• 01 years experience in a client-facing sales or outreach-driven role (internships and placements count)
• Comfortable with high-volume outreach across phone email and social channels
• Resilient and motivated by targets
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Curious and eager to learn about financial markets and treasury management
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative fast-paced environment

• Rapid growth & funding: Weve grown our business significantly and are backed by top-tier investors
• Wide market impact: Our solutions support businesses across multiple sectors helping them hedge currency risk confidently
• Culture of excellence: Bound values ambition curiosity and collaboration youll work closely with leadership and make a tangible impact from day one
• Exposure & learning: Gain deep knowledge of fintech FX markets and sales in a role built to accelerate your career with a clear path to Business Development Manager
• Trusted & secure: FCA regulated combining innovation with transparency and security