Business Development Manager (FIG)

Freshfields is a global law firm seeking a Business Development Manager to shape and execute its US and global business development strategy in the Financial Institutions Group (FIG).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• At least 5 years' experience working for a professional services firm with a particular focus on corporate – financial services specific experience is preferred
• Strong emotional intelligence, independent thinking and execution, and sound judgment
• Excellent collaboration skills, with a focus on building strong relationships internally and externally
• A high level of attention to detail
• Experience managing multiple US and global stakeholders
• Strong multi-tasking and project management skills and demonstrated capabilities to manage multiple deadlines, changing project criteria and maintaining calm under pressure
• Excellent written, presentation and oral communications skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and high expectations
• Natural curiosity and dedication to learning; passion to grow into a well-rounded business development practitioner
• Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Suite software
• Experience with some or all of the following systems is preferred: Foundation, Salesforce and SharePoint.
• Experience with databases such as Pitchbook, Mergermarket, Refinitiv, CapitalIQ, and Preqin a plus.