Strategic BD Coordinator, Private Markets (Hybrid)

Ryder Reid; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder Reid seeks a Business Development Coordinator in London to support a Private Investment Funds practice. This hybrid role involves preparing client pitches, updating marketing materials, and coordinating submissions for directories like Chambers and Legal 500.

You will conduct market research, plan events with cross-team collaboration, and track activity using CRM tools. A client-facing background in professional services is preferred, with strong PowerPoint and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in business development, marketing, or a client-facing role (professional services preferred)
• Strong PowerPoint, Word, and Excel skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Collaborative mindset with confidence to work across seniority levels
• Experience with CRM and research tools (InterAction, PitchBook, Preqin) is a plus
• Interest in private markets or financial services advantageous

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of impactful client pitches, proposals, and presentations
• Maintain and develop marketing materials, credentials, and BD resources
• Coordinate legal directory and awards submissions (e.g. Chambers, Legal 500)
• Conduct market, client, and industry research to identify trends and opportunities
• Collaborate across teams to plan and execute events, campaigns, and sponsorships
• Track BD activity, client intelligence, and engagement using CRM tools
• Assist with practice planning, reporting, budgets, and internal communications
• Help raise the profile of the practice and its lawyers through targeted initiatives

Skills

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Written & verbal communication

Organised & detail-oriented

Collaborative mindset

CRM experience

Tools

InterAction

PitchBook

Preqin

Job description

Ryder Reid seeks a Business Development Coordinator in London to support a Private Investment Funds practice. This hybrid role involves preparing client pitches, updating marketing materials, and coordinating submissions for directories like Chambers and Legal 500.

You will conduct market research, plan events with cross-team collaboration, and track activity using CRM tools. A client-facing background in professional services is preferred, with strong PowerPoint and Excel skills.