FIG Business Development Leader — US & Global Growth

0400 FBD USA LLP; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshfields US LLP, based in New York, seeks a Business Development Manager within the Financial Institutions Group (FIG) to shape and execute the US and global BD strategy. You will work with US and international colleagues, FIG partners, and financiers to drive growth and strengthen client relationships.

You will lead tailored pitches, RFP responses, and panel submissions, delivering high-quality strategic initiatives while coordinating with multiple stakeholders across offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 5+ years’ experience in a professional services firm, with focus on corporate–financial services preferred.
• Strong emotional intelligence, independent thinking, execution and sound judgment.
• Excellent collaboration skills and ability to build internal and external relationships.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple US and global stakeholders.
• Proven multi-tasking and project management skills with ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Excellent written, presentation and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations.
• Curiosity and drive to grow into a well-rounded BD practitioner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite; experience with Foundation, Salesforce and SharePoint desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support business development strategy for FIG in the US, aligning with global FIG priorities.
• Develop tailored pitches, RFP responses and panel submissions with swift, client-focused delivery.
• Manage and strengthen key client relationships across major US and global financial institutions.
• Deliver US-based FIG thought leadership content, events, campaigns, and directory/award submissions.
• Track client targeting, relationship mapping and contact history to generate strategic insights.
• Contribute US market intelligence to inform global FIG initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups and offices to identify cross-border opportunities.
• Coach and mentor junior team members and regional colleagues to ensure high-quality execution on live projects.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Stakeholder management

Ability to work under pressure

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

SharePoint

Foundation

Pitchbook

Mergermarket

Refinitiv

CapitalIQ

Preqin

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

SharePoint

Job description

Freshfields US LLP, based in New York, seeks a Business Development Manager within the Financial Institutions Group (FIG) to shape and execute the US and global BD strategy. You will work with US and international colleagues, FIG partners, and financiers to drive growth and strengthen client relationships.

You will lead tailored pitches, RFP responses, and panel submissions, delivering high-quality strategic initiatives while coordinating with multiple stakeholders across offices.