BDM Derivatives & Structured Finance

Blue Legal; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager for their London office. The role focuses on enhancing business development strategies within the Derivatives & Structured Finance group, managing client relationships, and supporting partners in achieving their business objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional services organization required.
• Preferably with derivatives, structured finance or capital markets experience.
• Proven record of achieving business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead communication and strategic leadership for the international group.
• Prepare proposals and pitch presentations for opportunities.
• Manage strategic client relationships and coordinate targeting efforts.

Skills

Business Development

Marketing

Strategic Leadership

Job description

The Company

One of the UK’s leading law firms, with a presence across the globe, is currently looking for a Business Development Manager to join their London office. This role reports to the Global Head of Business Development and is responsible for supporting the Derivatives & Structured Finance group. It offers an opportunity to enhance business development impact within the practice and influence strategy at the partner and product group level.

The Responsibilities

• Provide focus to the delivery and direction of BD Lead on communication, coordination, and strategic leadership of the international group.
• Prepare proposals, pitch presentations, and credentials statements for DSF opportunities.
• Coach partners on their presentations and ensure best practices are followed.
• Identify client entertainment opportunities with lawyers and the CRM team, and challenge partners on hospitality and marketing spend.
• Track marketing spend against clients and teams to ensure activities align with strategic priorities.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of key clients in the market.
• Manage strategic client relationships and coordinate client targeting efforts across the DSF group.
• Collaborate with partners and senior associates to develop and execute business development strategies.
• Liaise with the Communications/PR team to enhance external profiles for selected product areas.

The Candidate

• Extensive BD & Marketing experience in a professional services organization.
• Previous derivatives, structured finance, or capital markets experience (preferred).
• Proven track record of achieving business objectives.
• Ability to motivate fee-earners and develop business development plans collaboratively.

Please note: Only candidates with relevant experience in Law Firms, Accountancy Firms, Management Consultancies, Property/Construction Firms, Financial Services Firms, or relevant Associations or Agencies will be considered. Applications outside these sectors will not be accepted.

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