Business Development Analyst-Financial Institutions Group (FIG)

New York, NY

Reports to:  Business Development Manager-Corporate

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The person in this position will support the Business Development Manager-Corporate with a variety of marketing and business development activities for Firm’s Financial Institutions Group (FIG)

Qualifications/Position Requirements

Specific responsibilities include:

• Preparing presentations, RFPs and pitch materials
• Maintaining deal database for precedent, marketing, and business development purposes
• Preparing deal lists in connection with various business development opportunities
• Updating print and digital marketing materials to ensure content reflects the substantive strengths, accomplishments and current activities of the firm and practice group
• Assisting in the drafting and submission of content for numerous league tables, legal directories, awards and related industry guides (e.g., Chambers, Legal 500, IFLR)
• Conducting research on existing / prospective clients and competitor activity
• Conducting research on financial regulatory reform, financial markets, financial institutions and related industry trends
• Assisting with the preparation of internal and external deal announcements
• Collaborating with attorneys and internal PR team on article placement, speaking opportunities, conference sponsorships, webinars, and other visibility initiatives
• Maintaining and updating practice mailing lists for targeted client and prospect mailings
• Managing practice group digital properties and social media presence

Education and/or Experience

• Five+ years of experience in the legal and/or professional/financial services industry, preferably with a focus on business development
• Familiarity with financial institutions industry and financial regulatory environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and database skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects while staying on deadline
• Strong PowerPoint skills
• Experience with legal research / legal news databases and resources (e.g., FINRA, Federal Reserve, S&P Capital IQ, Thomson One, Thomson Reuters, SEC/EDGAR)
• Experience with InterAction or another CRM programs
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or finance preferred (JD or other advanced degree a plus)