Business Development Coordinator-Capital Markets

New York, NY

Department: Business Development

Reports to: Business Development Manager

Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. regular overtime expected

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Business Development team supports the firm across a broad spectrum of new business and client relationship-building activities, including the creation of new business proposals and firm marketing materials, upkeep of the databases that track firm matters and client information, competitive intelligence and coordination of client events. The Business Development Coordinator-Capital Markets is an integral part of the team and assists the Business Development Analyst in Capital Markets and the Corporate Business Development Manager on a variety of marketing and business development activities. 

Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining matter databases and recording updates for precedent, marketing, and business development purposes
• Preparing deal lists for various practice areas, as well as geographical and industry sectors
• Updating print and digital marketing materials to ensure content reflects the substantive strengths, accomplishments and current activities of the firm and specific practices
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly reports (new matters, business development activity)
• Coordinating the scheduling and submission of numerous legal directories, awards and related industry guides (Chambers, Legal 500, IFLR)
• Researching existing and prospective clients, competitor activity and market trends / opportunities
• Assisting with content development for presentations, proposals, and pitch materials

Qualifications/Position Requirements

• Knowledge of, and experience with, corporate practice groups (capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, bank lending and insolvency and restructuring), as well as the financial services sector in general
• Experience with legal-research / legal-news databases and resources (S&P Capital IQ, Thomson One, Thomson Reuters)
• Experience with InterAction or another CRM programs
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work confidently and collaboratively with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Highly motivated and conscientious, with a strong interest in learning and participating in ways beyond the immediate job description
• A sharp eye for detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or finance preferred