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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP · 2 weeks ago

Specialist, Business Development- Finance

New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $125K/yr

3+ years exp

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is an elite global law firm known for its exceptional legal and business services. The Business Development Specialist will support the Finance practice by managing client pitches, presentations, and marketing initiatives, while collaborating with various teams to enhance client relationships and business development efforts.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Strategic preparation and management of targeted presentations, pitch requests and RFP responses

Manage the drafting and submission of numerous legal directories, awards and related industry guides (e.g., Chambers, Legal 500, IFLR)

Manage league table process/relationships to ensure effective and timely submission

Manage print and digital marketing materials to ensure content reflects substantive strengths, accomplishments and current activities

Maintain matter databases for precedent, marketing and business development purposes

Monitor and evaluate BD efforts and initiatives within the finance space

Prepare and maintain competitive analysis, including analyzing client’s and competitor’s market trends. Leverage relevant industry research and news databases and resources (e.g., S&P Capital IQ, LSEG, Bloomberg, KBRA DLD, and Pitchbook) to monitor, research and report on market trends and insights, competitor activity, existing and prospective client developments

Identify, plan and manage sponsorship of and participation in select conferences, events and client galas as needed

Collaborate with the PR and Marketing teams to promote the practice internally and externally

Qualification

Business DevelopmentMarket AnalysisProject ManagementMicrosoft OfficeCRM SoftwareCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationAttention to DetailInitiative

Required

Demonstrate a high level of initiative and communicate in a clear and concise manner

High sense accountability and ownership of assigned workstreams

Strong project management, organization, and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and deal with competing priorities

Experience working collaboratively on a team and across departments

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel

3-6 years of business development or marketing experience in a professional services, consulting, or advisory environment, (such as legal, accounting, consulting) or investment relations experience

Bachelor's Degree required

Preferred

Experience with CRM and/or Experience Management software, such as InterAction and ContentPilot, and external research platforms (Bloomberg, PitchBook, Capital IQ, LSEG, KBRA DLD, etc.)

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or Marketing preferred