Global FIG BD Lead for Growth & Strategy (London)

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager for the Financial Institutions Group (FIG) in London. You will sit at the intersection of strategy, client development and market insight to drive growth across the US and globally, partnering with senior lawyers and financial institution clients.

You will shape BD plans, lead compelling pitches, and build deep client relationships while coordinating with partners across international networks to identify

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional services environment is preferred.
• Track record of influencing senior stakeholders at partner level.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to translate insights into opportunities.
• Excellent project management and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute business development plans for the FIG practice in the US and globally.
• Lead development of client pitches, proposals, panel submissions and strategic pursuits.
• Build and deepen relationships with key financial institution clients and support client programmes.
• Drive thought leadership, events, campaigns and profile-raising initiatives.
• Use client, competitor and market intelligence to inform strategy and uncover opportunities.
• Collaborate across practices, sectors and jurisdictions to support cross-border opportunities.
• Contribute to global FIG initiatives with understanding of market trends in financial services.
• Mentor junior team members and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture.

Skills

Business development

Client relationships

Stakeholder management

Project management

Commercial awareness

Market insights

Job description

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager for the Financial Institutions Group (FIG) in London. You will sit at the intersection of strategy, client development and market insight to drive growth across the US and globally, partnering with senior lawyers and financial institution clients.

You will shape BD plans, lead compelling pitches, and build deep client relationships while coordinating with partners across international networks to identify