Manager, Business Development, EMEA Capital Markets - Structured Finance bei White & Case

Business Development Manager (18-month FTC)
EMEA Capital Markets - Structured Credit sub-section in EMEA
London, UK

Are you ready to make your mark as part of our Business Development team? Then you’ve come to the right place. At White & Case, we’ll support you, give you responsibility and welcome you as an integral member of our global team from day one.

The role focuses on developing and implementing the sub-section's marketing and business development strategies. This includes leading the preparation of client pitches and capability statements in collaboration with partners; liaising with business development (BD) professionals across Industries and Sections to identify opportunities in EMEA Structured Credit and Derivatives (SC&D) sub-section; and managing practice materials, events, and thought leadership. Additionally, the position oversees communications, press releases, directory submissions, and awards.

Working within the EMEA Capital Markets Business Development team, this role will be to support the EMEA Structured Credit and Derivatives partners within the broader Capital Markets practice, to assist with a range of marketing activities including pitches. 

Our Practice Area

We represent clients in all stages of domestic and international litigation, before trial, appellate, regulatory and alternative dispute resolution tribunals across the world. Renowned for the global breadth and local depth of our experience in this field, we are trusted advisors to the world’s leading financial institutions, largest corporations, sovereign governments, executives and directors. As well as guiding clients through their most complex and significant litigation challenges, we also help them steer clear of disputes, by developing and implementing risk management and compliance measures.

As an associate joining our practice, you will be given responsibility for a wide range of important tasks for our firm’s clients. Responsibilities will vary from matter to matter, but, generally speaking, we are seeking an associate with the experience, intelligence and proactive drive to serve as a key associate on matters. In that role, the ideal candidate will supervise legal research, manage certain aspects of discovery, and play an important role in deposition discovery, expert witness preparation, and contested court hearings and trials, among other tasks. We are looking for a go-getter who can succeed within the context of a team of lawyers and support staff, and interact professionally with judges, opposing counsel and clients.

The work can be demanding, but is also rewarding—offering excellent opportunities for learning and development. We foster a collegial working environment where partners are friendly and accessible, and colleagues always supportive and open to questions. Your professional development will also be enhanced by regular interaction with colleagues across the firm’s global network, with specialist knowledge of such practice areas as Antitrust/Competition, International Arbitration, Intellectual Property and Environment & Climate Change.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with partners to help develop and implement the sub-section’s marketing strategy and related BD initiatives
• Enhancing visibility of the firm's SC&D expertise, collaborating with partners and associates
• Partnering with Marketing Communications to deliver thought leadership, strengthening the firm's reputation and client engagement
• Managing directory submissions (Legal 500 and Chambers), awards nominations and league table entries, including by preparing the initial drafts for review by the partners
• Managing and driving the preparation of pitches, capability statements and other client presentation materials, working in collaboration with partners
• Liaising with BD professionals in other Sections and Industry Groups to identify opportunities for EMEA SF&D practices
• Helping to organise conferences, events and thought leadership campaign 
• Managing the process for press releases, brochures and other communications (external and internal)
• Managing CRM and other marketing technology tools 

Qualifications and Skills

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, with a record of business development experience in a professional services firm or financial institution, preferably with related business development expertise.
• Responsive, proactive, resilient, and highly organised, demonstrating a positive attitude and effectiveness with peers and professionals at all levels.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proven track record of project management, including delivery of pitches.
• Sound knowledge of relevant practice areas.
• Proficient in systems and database management, including experience systems, CRM applications, AI tools, and Microsoft Office.
• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Able to perform well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

What We Offer

When you join us, you’ll be working directly with partners, business leaders and many other inspiring colleagues across our global network of offices. We live by our values—to be pioneering, united and human—and we believe that you’ll experience them from your first day. We will give you the support and development opportunities that will help you achieve your potential.

We believe that consistent high performance merits reward and support. Our compensation package reflects your calibre as a Business Development professional, and our benefits are designed to support your changing needs and priorities across different life stages.

About White & Case

We are a global law firm with longstanding offices in the markets that matter today. Our on-the-ground experience, our cross-border integration, and our depth of local, US and English-qualified lawyers help our clients work with confidence in any one market or across many.

Location and Reporting

This role is based in London, and reports to the EMEA Structed Credit and Derivatives Partners and the Associate Director, Business Development – EMEA Capital Markets.

Our standard office hours are 09:30-18:00, with a current requirement for 3 days in the office per week.

Equal Opportunity Statement

White & Case is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

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