FIG Growth Lead — Global Business Development

Freshfields; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshfields seeks an experienced and commercially minded Business Development Manager to join the global Financial Institutions Group. You will shape growth strategies, develop client pitches, and manage strategic pursuits with senior stakeholders across an international network.

The role blends strategy, client development and market insight, offering local market influence with global reach. You will collaborate across jurisdictions to drive cross-border opportunities and thought leadership in

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional services environment is preferred.
• Track record of influencing at partner level.
• Able to translate market insights into practical business opportunities.
• Excellent project management with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident working independently with sound judgement.
• Collaborative attitude with international teams.
• Curiosity about markets, clients and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute BD plans that grow the FIG practice in the US and globally.
• Lead development of client pitches, proposals, and strategic pursuits.
• Build and deepen relationships with key financial institution clients and programmes.
• Drive thought leadership, events, campaigns and profile-raising initiatives.
• Use market intelligence to inform strategy and uncover opportunities.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practices for cross-border opportunities.
• Contribute to global FIG initiatives with market trend insights.
• Mentor junior team members and foster high performance.

Skills

Stakeholder influence

Commercial acumen

Client development

Project management

Communication

Relationship building

Independent work

Cross-border collaboration

Job description

Freshfields seeks an experienced and commercially minded Business Development Manager to join the global Financial Institutions Group. You will shape growth strategies, develop client pitches, and manage strategic pursuits with senior stakeholders across an international network.

The role blends strategy, client development and market insight, offering local market influence with global reach. You will collaborate across jurisdictions to drive cross-border opportunities and thought leadership in