Corporate Business Development Analyst

New York, NY

Overview

The Corporate Business Development Analyst will work alongside the Corporate Business Development Team to create and implement corporate-specific business development and marketing initiatives for the Firm. 

Responsibilities

• Drafting, editing and proofreading pitch materials, responses to RFPs and other business development materials;
• Conducting research and analysis to help identify new business opportunities and cross-selling initiatives with existing and prospective clients;
• Preparing research memos and background briefing books for partners concerning new business targets;
• Developing and executing on strategic initiatives to find new business opportunities;
• Providing mentorship to Business Development Coordinators;
• Monitoring and reporting on news, industry trends and issues impacting current and prospective clients;
• Maintaining and updating corporate practice text, deal descriptions and partner biographies for use in business development materials and Firm brochures;
• Tracking business development activity in internal databases;
• Working with the Firm’s website team to maintain and keep current corporate partner biographies and practice information on the Firm’s external website; and
• Maintaining and updating corporate practice information in business development databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in business or finance;
• 4-6 years of experience, preferably in a law firm;
• Strong understanding of terminology and deal types associated with mergers and acquisitions, commercial banking and capital markets;
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong editing and proofreading skills;
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Must have an articulate and professional demeanor;
• Must be extremely detail-oriented;
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments and use initiative and judgment to accomplish results;
• Ability to work under pressure and complete assignments in an accurate and timely manner;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise high standard of judgment and discretion;
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment; and
• Must be flexible with working overtime, including nights and weekends.