Strategic Growth Lead, Financial Institutions

Freshfields; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshfields is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager for our global Financial Institutions Group (FIG). You will drive growth across the US and globally, partnering with partners and lawyers to identify opportunities, strengthen client relationships and raise the practice profile in a competitive market.

This role sits at the nexus of strategy, client development and market insight, offering local market influence with global reach and opportunities to shape the direction of the

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional services environment.
• Track record of influencing at partner level.
• Strong commercial awareness and translating market insights into opportunities.
• Excellent project management with multiple priorities.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgement.
• Collaborative approach across international teams.
• Curiosity about markets, clients and business development.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute business development plans for US and global FIG growth.
• Lead development of client pitches, proposals and panel submissions.
• Build and deepen relationships with key financial institution clients.
• Drive thought leadership, events and campaigns to raise the firm’s profile.
• Use market intelligence to inform strategy and uncover opportunities.
• Collaborate across practices, sectors and jurisdictions on cross-border opportunities.
• Contribute to global FIG initiatives with market trend insights.
• Mentor junior team members and foster a high-performing culture.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Business development

Strategic thinking

Project management

Communication skills

Collaboration across teams

Independent thinking

Market insight

Job description

Freshfields is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager for our global Financial Institutions Group (FIG). You will drive growth across the US and globally, partnering with partners and lawyers to identify opportunities, strengthen client relationships and raise the practice profile in a competitive market.

This role sits at the nexus of strategy, client development and market insight, offering local market influence with global reach and opportunities to shape the direction of the