Do “Business development professionals“ frequently cross-over from financial services ?

Financial services are concept based where after some level of negotiation it is difficult to differentiate and convince the client why should he choose your company above competition. 

This dilemma or pause phase will be experienced in product based companies also but it is very rare thing to happen.

Normally we human beings will try to avoid the situations where we need to confront frequently with dilemma where we are left with no options. 

So ultimately individual will end up with conclusion to look out some other option or industry to avoid this dilemma or pause. 

yes should be

yes,,, thats true

I would agree with Mr. Haranath. Personally I have no understanding of the financial role so I am not the best fit to answer your query.

yes

Yes. I would say that financial services background is a good background in business development fields.

Professionals from Financial Service with rich experience are acknowledged for sound decision making abilities, analytical skills, business acumen and problem solving skills that are very essential qualities required for a Business Development Manager.  Many with such back grounds are getting excellent postings in the Business world with good demand that offer them excellent packages, as their knowledge is not limited to the "skin level".

Yes ....... but not much

Indeed they do.