Business Development Professional Jobs in California
Business Development Professional jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in technology, life sciences, enterprise software, and financial services and roles available from entry-level associate through senior director. The largest hiring markets are the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where employers like Salesforce, Google, and Thermo Fisher Scientific consistently recruit business development talent. The most in-demand specialties are SaaS and cloud partnerships, healthcare technology, and strategic alliances for enterprise clients. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Wealth Management
Across Wealth Management, Goldman Sachs helps empower clients and customers around the world to reach their financial goals. Our advisor-led wealth management businesses provide financial planning, investment management, banking and comprehensive advice to a wide range of clients, including ultra-high net worth and high net worth individuals, as well as family offices, foundations and endowments, and corporations and their employees. Our consumer business provides digital solutions for customers to better spend, borrow, invest, and save. Across Wealth Management, our growth is driven by a relentless focus on our people, our clients and customers, and leading-edge technology, data and design.
Private Wealth Management (PWM)
Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management (PWM) specializes in creating comprehensive wealth management plans for ultra high net worth individuals and families, as well as select institutions, including foundations and endowments. PWM Teams work one-on-one with clients to advise and deliver customized strategies drawn from our deep investment experience, diverse wealth management capabilities and global reach. Our Private Wealth Advisors (PWAs) deliver an unparalleled investment platform inclusive of the full product and service offerings of Goldman Sachs and beyond, which may include tax and estate planning, philanthropic planning and private banking and lending services. As client needs evolve, this close relationship allows the team to offer complementary services and new opportunities by leveraging the resources of Goldman Sachs and beyond.
Business Development Professionals (BDPs) will work alongside Private Wealth Advisors (PWAs) in the day-to-day coverage of existing client relationships and new business generation. In this role, the BDP will gain the investment expertise to build and monitor client portfolios as well as exposure to various methods for sourcing new client relationships. This is meant to be a longer-term role where you will work closely with PWAs to provide scale and leverage for their existing business while they continue to pursue new client relationships over time.
HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL
- Work closely with PWAs to provide exceptional day-to-day coverage of existing client relationships
- Conduct client-facing analyses for client portfolios, spanning strategic and tactical asset allocation as well as portfolio risk / return
- Monitor macroeconomic trends and internal research publications, considering their potential impact on client portfolios
- Act as the PWM team’s central point of contact for client relationship management in Salesforce
- Assist in the day-to-day management of client accounts, including portfolio implementation and re-balancing across asset classes
- Drive team efficiency by streamlining operations flows, strategic business planning, and support / service infrastructure
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor’s degree required (CPA, JD, or MBA degrees welcome)
- Related financial services experience of 3+ years
- Interest in pursuing a career as a Private Wealth Advisor
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and think clearly under pressure
- Strong interest in the financial markets and good investment sense/commercial instinct
- Ability to multi-task and work with a variety of partners across the firm
- Entrepreneurial spirit coupled with a desire to work in a team-oriented environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and foster a strong network of relationships
- Creative approach to problem solving
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- SIE, Series 3, 7 and 63 (must be obtained within three months of employment)
- Obtaining CFA Charter and/or CFP highly encouraged and will be sponsored in accordance with firm policy
Salary Range
The expected base salary for this San Francisco, California, United States-based position is $75,000-$160,000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.
Benefits
Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.
We Offer Best-In-Class Benefits
Healthcare & Medical Insurance
We offer a wide range of health and welfare programs that vary depending on office location. These generally include medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, accidental death, labor accident and business travel accident insurance.
Holiday & Vacation Policies
We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.
Financial Wellness & Retirement
We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities.
Health Services
We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.
Fitness
To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on-site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre-approved amount).
Child Care & Family Care
We offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.
Benefits at Goldman Sachs
Read more about the full suite of class-leading benefits our firm has to offer.
Opportunity Overview
CORPORATE TITLE
Associate
OFFICE LOCATION(S)
San Francisco
DIVISION
Asset & Wealth Management
Wealth Management
Across Wealth Management, Goldman Sachs helps empower clients and customers around the world to reach their financial goals. Our advisor-led wealth management businesses provide financial planning, investment management, banking and comprehensive advice to a wide range of clients, including ultra-high net worth and high net worth individuals, as well as family offices, foundations and endowments, and corporations and their employees. Our consumer business provides digital solutions for customers to better spend, borrow, invest, and save. Across Wealth Management, our growth is driven by a relentless focus on our people, our clients and customers, and leading-edge technology, data and design.
Private Wealth Management (PWM)
Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management (PWM) specializes in creating comprehensive wealth management plans for ultra high net worth individuals and families, as well as select institutions, including foundations and endowments. PWM Teams work one-on-one with clients to advise and deliver customized strategies drawn from our deep investment experience, diverse wealth management capabilities and global reach. Our Private Wealth Advisors (PWAs) deliver an unparalleled investment platform inclusive of the full product and service offerings of Goldman Sachs and beyond, which may include tax and estate planning, philanthropic planning and private banking and lending services. As client needs evolve, this close relationship allows the team to offer complementary services and new opportunities by leveraging the resources of Goldman Sachs and beyond.
Business Development Professionals (BDPs) will work alongside Private Wealth Advisors (PWAs) in the day-to-day coverage of existing client relationships and new business generation. In this role, the BDP will gain the investment expertise to build and monitor client portfolios as well as exposure to various methods for sourcing new client relationships. This is meant to be a longer-term role where you will work closely with PWAs to provide scale and leverage for their existing business while they continue to pursue new client relationships over time.
HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL
- Work closely with PWAs to provide exceptional day-to-day coverage of existing client relationships
- Conduct client-facing analyses for client portfolios, spanning strategic and tactical asset allocation as well as portfolio risk / return
- Monitor macroeconomic trends and internal research publications, considering their potential impact on client portfolios
- Act as the PWM team’s central point of contact for client relationship management in Salesforce
- Assist in the day-to-day management of client accounts, including portfolio implementation and re-balancing across asset classes
- Drive team efficiency by streamlining operations flows, strategic business planning, and support / service infrastructure
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor’s degree required (CPA, JD, or MBA degrees welcome)
- Related financial services experience of 3+ years
- Interest in pursuing a career as a Private Wealth Advisor
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and think clearly under pressure
- Strong interest in the financial markets and good investment sense/commercial instinct
- Ability to multi-task and work with a variety of partners across the firm
- Entrepreneurial spirit coupled with a desire to work in a team-oriented environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and foster a strong network of relationships
- Creative approach to problem solving
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- SIE, Series 3, 7 and 63 (must be obtained within three months of employment)
- Obtaining CFA Charter and/or CFP highly encouraged and will be sponsored in accordance with firm policy
Salary Range
The expected base salary for this San Francisco, California, United States-based position is $75,000-$160,000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.
Benefits
Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.
We Offer Best-In-Class Benefits
Healthcare & Medical Insurance
We offer a wide range of health and welfare programs that vary depending on office location. These generally include medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, accidental death, labor accident and business travel accident insurance.
Holiday & Vacation Policies
We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.
Financial Wellness & Retirement
We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities.
Health Services
We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.
Fitness
To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on-site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre-approved amount).
Child Care & Family Care
We offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.
Benefits at Goldman Sachs
Read more about the full suite of class-leading benefits our firm has to offer.
Opportunity Overview
CORPORATE TITLE
Associate
OFFICE LOCATION(S)
San Francisco
DIVISION
Asset & Wealth Management
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Business Development Professional Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Alvarez & Marsal84
- KPMG46
- BKF Engineers36
- Bank of America35
- Bayer23
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services365
- Technology & Software190
- Accounting & Auditing180
- Investment & Asset Management81
- Banking & Financial Services76
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in business development professional jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field required by most California employers
- Demonstrated ability to build and manage a B2B sales pipeline or partner network
- Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, widely used across California technology companies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive-level presentations and proposals
- Familiarity with contract negotiation and partnership agreement structures common in California's tech sector
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with product, legal, and finance teams in fast-moving environments
Business Development Professional Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a business development professional in California?
There is no state-issued license required to work as a business development professional in California. Most California employers expect a bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, economics, or a related field, with some technology and life sciences companies preferring an MBA. Candidates strengthen their profile with experience in sales, account management, or strategy roles and with industry-recognized credentials such as the Certified Business Development Professional designation.
Which companies hire business development professionals in California?
Employers hiring business development professionals in California right now include Alvarez & Marsal, KPMG, and BKF Engineers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of technology, biotechnology, and enterprise software headquarters means hiring is especially active among companies building partner ecosystems and expanding into new vertical markets.
Which California cities have the most business development professional jobs?
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego have the most business development professional openings in California. The Bay Area and Los Angeles account for the bulk of postings due to their dense clusters of technology firms, venture-backed startups, and media and entertainment companies, while San Diego draws consistent demand from the life sciences and defense technology sectors anchored there.
Are there remote business development professional jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 32% of business development professional openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the role centers on digital communication, virtual deal cycles, and cloud-based CRM work. Roles focused on early-stage partnership development and inbound lead qualification are the most likely to be fully remote.
How can I get hired as a business development professional in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a business development representative or sales development representative role, which large California technology companies such as Salesforce, Adobe, and Oracle run as structured entry programs designed for recent graduates. Candidates from account management, marketing coordination, or customer success backgrounds move into business development frequently. A bachelor's degree in business or a related field, combined with demonstrated proficiency in Salesforce or a comparable CRM, gives applicants a concrete edge in California's competitive entry-level market.
Where can I find and apply to business development professional jobs in California?
You can find and apply to business development professional jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and experience levels. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly from the listing.
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