Funds BD & Strategy Specialist

Justia, Inc.; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is hiring a Senior Specialist, Client Development - Funds to support global BD initiatives for the funds practice. You will organize information, perform research on clients, competitors, markets, and trends, and manage funds data in the CRM while coordinating with the CDE team and practice groups.

The role emphasizes presentation development, publication submissions, and maintaining online and bios content across channels, requiring strong communication and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Must be flexible and willing to work additional hours as needed.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly competitive and demanding environment.
• Strong attention to detail and self-motivated to produce accurate, timely and complete work product.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent research and analytical abilities.
• Strong project management skills, initiative and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills to make sound decisions and provide solutions.
• Ability to interact well and build professional relationships through networking and collaboration while maintaining high customer service.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and finalize customized presentations, pitch decks, and RFP responses for new business opportunities and client meetings reflecting the Firm’s funds leadership.
• Publicize initiatives, services and matters internally and externally in line with Firm policy.
• Stay abreast of industry developments and trends and provide market insights.
• Research and analyze clients, competitors, markets, trends and industries.
• Maintain funds-related CRM data and attorney biographies, deal lists, rankings, and client contacts.
• Collaborate with the Senior Funds CDE team to communicate key initiatives.
• Aggregate key metrics to inform BD strategies.
• Prepare submissions for funds directories and publications.
• Maintain website content and attorney bios across channels.
• Coordinate marketing material creation with Graphics and vendors.
• Foster relationships across CDE, practice groups, and departments.

Skills

5+ years experience

MS Office

Written communication

Verbal communication

Research skills

Project management

Presentation skills

Networking

CRM experience

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/English/communications/marketing

Tools

CRM system

Content Pilot (CRM/product suite)

Job description

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is hiring a Senior Specialist, Client Development - Funds to support global BD initiatives for the funds practice. You will organize information, perform research on clients, competitors, markets, and trends, and manage funds data in the CRM while coordinating with the CDE team and practice groups.

The role emphasizes presentation development, publication submissions, and maintaining online and bios content across channels, requiring strong communication and