Strategic BD Advisor, New Business – Finance

Latham & Watkins; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k plan

11 paid holidays per year

PTO 23 days first year

Well-being programs

Professional development programs

Employee discounts

Affinity groups

Job summary

Latham & Watkins seeks a Business Development Advisor – New Business to drive high‑quality proposal documents, credentials statements, and RFP responses. You will manage timelines, lead core teams, and coordinate input from BD colleagues, lawyers, and firm resources to deliver compelling client materials.

You’ll tailor content for diverse audiences, ensure strict information governance, and support in‑person client presentations while maintaining strong win‑themes and messaging across pitches.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) years managing and leading strategic initiatives with credentials, proposals, tenders, or other written sales tools.
• Eight (8) years of relevant work experience in legal, financial services, or professional services.
• Ability to articulate deal structures and key terms in pitch materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop credentials statements, pitch documents, and responses to RFPs.
• Lead kickoff meetings to establish messaging, milestones, and core team.
• Collaborate with BD teams, lawyers, and firm resources for responses.
• Prepare the response team for in-person client presentations.
• Protect confidential and proprietary information.

Skills

Structured finance

Project finance

Leveraged finance

Capital markets

Pitch management

Deadline-driven

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Refinitiv

Bloomberg

Dealogic

Pitch management tools

Job description

Latham & Watkins seeks a Business Development Advisor – New Business to drive high‑quality proposal documents, credentials statements, and RFP responses. You will manage timelines, lead core teams, and coordinate input from BD colleagues, lawyers, and firm resources to deliver compelling client materials.

You’ll tailor content for diverse audiences, ensure strict information governance, and support in‑person client presentations while maintaining strong win‑themes and messaging across pitches.