Talent and Business Development Associate

About The Role

About the Role

FDM is looking for ambitious, commercially driven individuals to join our team as a Talent & Business Development Associate.

This is a unique opportunity to build a career that combines recruitment, client engagement, and business development. You'll develop expertise in talent acquisition while gaining exposure to sales, account management, and client relationship management, working with some of the world's leading financial institutions and technology organizations.

For individuals who demonstrate strong commercial aptitude, relationship-building skills, and high performance, opportunities may arise to progress into Business Development and Account Management roles.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• Source and engage high-quality technology and business professionals
• Conduct candidate screening and qualification interviews
• Build talent pipelines aligned to client demand
• Manage candidate processes through to placement
• Develop strong relationships with candidates and consultants

Business Development & Client Engagement

• Support Account Managers and Business Development teams
• Participate in client meetings and account discussions
• Research prospective clients and market opportunities
• Assist with account growth initiatives and client outreach
• Develop a strong understanding of FDM's services and solutions

About You

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Commercially minded with an interest in sales and business development
• Highly motivated, ambitious, and resilient
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Desire to build a long-term career in business development, sales, or account management

Why Join FDM?

• Exposure to recruitment, sales, and account management
• Clear career development opportunities
• Work with leading global organizations
• Ongoing coaching and mentorship from experienced professionals
• Entrepreneurial and high-performance culture
• Competitive compensation and incentive opportunities

Ideal Candidate

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys building relationships, is motivated by commercial success, and wants to develop a long-term career in business development and account management while gaining a strong foundation in talent solutions.

Alternative Titles

• Talent & Business Development Associate ✅
• Recruitment & Business Development Associate
• Talent & Client Solutions Associate
• Recruitment & Client Solutions Associate
• Commercial Talent Associate
• Business Development Associate
• Client Solutions Associate

About Us

About FDM

FDM powers the people behind tech and innovation. We spot trends, find top talent, and help businesses stay ahead.

With 35+ years of experience, we coach, mentor, and launch fresh thinkers from diverse backgrounds into world-class careers. Partnering with top global companies, we deliver the right talent at the right time-while guiding our people toward exponential growth.

🌍 Global impact - 18 centers across North America, APAC, the UK, and Europe

🚀 25,000+ careers launched - and counting

🤝 300+ trusted client partners

Additional Considerations

FDM Group, Inc. is registered to operate and hire employees in select states within the US. We will consider employment applications exclusively from candidates who are either residing in one of the following states or willing to relocate to them: Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.