RACHEL LUFSCHANOWSKI
London
Summary
Business development professional with a background in client strategy, account growth, and market research within the financial services sector. Strong communicator with a track record of leading initiatives and deepening client relationships. Adept at breaking into new markets and supporting complex financial technology projects.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director – Business Development
Phi Partners
London, UK
04.2025 - Current
- Promoted twice within one year into leadership, guiding strategy across Tier 1 banking clients
- Led market research across India, South America, and Europe to shape nearshoring strategy
- Delivered £600k+ GP across Capital Markets, Summit, and Quant portfolios
- Managed key commercial relationships and supported internal delivery planning
- Mentored junior team members and improved outreach efficiency
- Provided research and commercial support for international banking initiatives, including impact- and risk-focused projects
- Contributed to proposals and talent planning for institutions with development goals and loan portfolio transformations
- Supported cross-regional communication and client mapping aligned with ESG-driven mandates
Senior Sales Associate
Phi Partners
London, UK
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Drove account development across North America and led client campaign strategy
- Collaborated with directors on bid planning, proposals, and account targeting
- Contributed to 30+ live opportunities with high close success
Junior Sales Associate
Phi Partners
London, UK
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted foundational market research and supported early-phase outreach
- Maintained CRM accuracy and supported delivery team planning
Supervisor to Sales Team
Fjällräven
Boulder, CO
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed a 9-person team; top-grossing store in Fenix Outdoor US for two quarters
- Led donation campaign for 600+ wildfire-affected families
- Built partnerships with 20+ local businesses
Sales Associate
Fjällräven
Boulder, CO
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Exceeded quotas and organized a volunteer event boosting same-day sales by 15%
Customer Experience Representative
Longmont Florists
Longmont, CO
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Maintained 300–400 customer records and supported client engagement
- Reduced expenses by 8% through improved inventory management
Customer Relations Specialist (Volunteer)
Jewish Community Center
Austin, TX
06.2016 - 08.2019
- Managed 100–200 community relationships and promoted key events
- Organized 200+ person statewide events and supported outreach logistics
- Recognized for strong team coordination and interpersonal communication
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - General Psychology
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, COData Analyst in SQL -
DataCamp
Skills
- Leadership Communication
- Emotional Intelligence
- Analytical Thinking
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
- Excel
- R Studio
- SQL
- PostgreSQL
- Mac
- PC
- Microsoft platforms
- Google platforms
Certification
- Leadership Training Course, 2020
- AWS Cloud Certification, 2022
- Microsoft Certificate, 2022
- Avalanche Rescue Certification, 2022
- Business Professionals of America, 2022
- Data Analyst in SQL, 2022
Timeline
Associate Director – Business Development
Phi Partners
04.2025 - Current
Senior Sales Associate
Phi Partners
01.2024 - 04.2025
Junior Sales Associate
Phi Partners
04.2023 - 01.2024
Supervisor to Sales Team
Fjällräven
12.2021 - 08.2022
Sales Associate
Fjällräven
09.2021 - 12.2021
Customer Experience Representative
Longmont Florists
04.2021 - 09.2021
Customer Relations Specialist (Volunteer)
Jewish Community Center
06.2016 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - General Psychology
University of Colorado Boulder
Data Analyst in SQL -
DataCamp