Business Development Operations Specialist

Zenith Global , now part of IQ-EQ, a leading global investor services group, is a financial intermediary pursuant to Article 106 of the Italian Banking Act (TUB), specialised in structured finance transactions. Founded in 2000, Zenith Global manages more than 300 securitisation special purpose vehicles (SPVs) and approximately €50 billion in assets in its role as Master Servicer.

With more than 220 professionals across its Milan and Rome offices — with women representing over 63% of the workforce and 80% of management — in 2024 Zenith Global obtained the UNI/PdR 125:2022  Gender Equality Certification  and was recognised as a  Great Place to Work  for two consecutive years, in 2024 and 2025. Since 2017, the company has maintained the highest “Strong” rating assigned by S&P Global Ratings.

A market leader in real estate securitisations with over 60% market share, Zenith Global has also continued to innovate by developing, as a proof of concept, the first securitisation transaction using blockchain technology. Zenith Global performs all roles and activities connected with a securitisation transaction, from the incorporation of special purpose vehicles (SPVs) and their administrative, accounting and corporate management to cash and payment services, as well as Master Servicing, Back-up Servicing, credit portfolio management, regulatory activities and structuring services.

Zenith Global puts people at the centre, championing continuous development, diversity, inclusion and gender equality—core values of its corporate culture.

To strengthen its  Business Development  team, Zenith Global is seeking a  Business Development Operations Specialist  who will report directly to the Chief Business Development Officer and contribute to the continued development of the Function and the consolidation of the key areas of responsibility outlined below.

Key responsibilities:

Support the operational management of business opportunities, from the qualification stage through to the launch of new initiatives.
Prepare and coordinate commercial, contractual and project documentation to support Business Development activities.
Manage the collection, organization and updating of information relating to clients,  prospects  and transactions.
Prepare periodic reporting, KPIs and analyses to support the Business Development leadership team.
Support the preparation of presentations, commercial proposals and other documentation intended for clients and stakeholders.
Ensure proper document filing and compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Preferred qualifications:

Degree in Economics, Finance or a quantitative/scientific discipline
Ideally a previous experience in Financial Services
Strong English, both written and spoken
Strong MS Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Collaborative and proactive, with interest in structured finance

What we offer:

A role in a dynamic, growing and inclusive environment, with flexible working and the option to work remotely up to three days per week
The opportunity to develop specialist risk management skills in structured finance within a solid organisation with a global footprint
The opportunity to take ownership of and independently manage key processes and projects within the Function
The opportunity to work closely with structured finance specialists and analyse securitisation transactions from the structuring phase onwards.