BD Senior Advisor, FRG / IF presso Linklaters

Your role will be to support the execution of Business Development (BD) strategies aimed at driving growth for Investment Funds and Financial Regulatory Group (FRG) services and support the alignment of BD initiatives with the firm's overall strategy as well as Client and Sector strategies. You will make use of insights and data-led intelligence to identify opportunities, facilitate cross-selling, help with building client and internal stakeholder relationships, and contribute to client-centric BD activities.

Key responsibilities

• Provide support in driving growth across Investment Funds and FRG services by assisting in Business Development (BD) plan development and implementation.
• Collaborate with global BD teams to ensure the local office remains connected to the global network and strategies.
• Help to ensure that local Investment Funds and FRG client targeting strategies align with global BD growth objectives and firm strategy.
• Participate in building and maintaining relationships and interconnectivity across broader Business Development & Marketing (BDM) function, including Clients & Sectors teams, to drive growth in priority sectors and market opportunities, and help to create compelling Investment Funds and FRG-led go-to-market campaigns to engage target clients.
• Support the execution of focused Investment Funds and FRG, sector, and client growth plans, helping to facilitate cross-selling opportunities within global product teams.
• Provide timely and high-quality contributions to win strategies and assist with developing market-leading pitch and panel submissions.
• Use specialized knowledge to support the use of data-led insights for horizon scanning, opportunity spotting, pipeline management and client targeting/development for Investment Funds and FRG services.
• Conduct analysis of market information and monitor external trends to assist in shaping BD initiatives and goals.
• Assist in the effective utilization of MarTech and data infrastructure to provide proactive, targeted Investment Funds and FRG insights.
• Help to ensure alignment with global processes and the effective use of the Firm's shared services.
• Review data-led insights for opportunity spotting and pipeline management, ensure market trends are continuously monitored and adjust strategies to drive profitable revenue growth.
• Ensure the BD team operates efficiently, making effective use of the firm's systems and processes, and support alignment with firm strategy and focus practice needs.
• Lead and develop a high performing team, driving talent development and fostering a positive and inclusive team culture.

Experience

• Experience in business development supporting Investment Funds and Financial Regulatory services, preferably in professional services.
• Knowledge of fund structures, fund formation, financial regulations, compliance frameworks, and market trends.
• Experience supporting BD strategy development and implementation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and functions.
• Experience contributing to pitch materials and client proposals.
• Analytical skills with ability to interpret market data and identify opportunities.
• Understanding of cross-selling strategies in professional services.
• Experience using marketing technology and data tools for BD insights.
• Strong communication skills with ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of global professional services processes and shared service models.

The base salary range offered for this role will be between $130,000 and $150,000 and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, performance, qualifications, degrees and location, as well as the needs of the firm. The total compensation package for this position may include overtime pay, discretionary bonuses and other benefits.

Technical Skills:

This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive.  It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.