Immediate hire for a Business Development Manager - Investment Funds, who will develop, execute and promote marketing and business development programs. Key objectives are to generate revenues through a focused and coordinated approach to business development activities including profile raising, pitching, and market research in support of the practice group’s efforts. The position will coordinate closely with international colleagues and other marketing team members on global cross-selling efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies and efforts across offices to define and deliver the business development strategy

• Develop tailored RFP’s, pitches and other presentations, conduct research, create financial analysis and provide other marketing support as required

• Assist in the development and tracking of marketing plans and marketing budgets, individual partner plans and targeted business development initiatives

• Coordinate with Marketing Communications and BD colleagues on the drafting of submissions for directory and research guides and identification and tracking awards and specific practice group directory submissions

• Identify, plan and execute in-house client events, external speaking engagements, events and conferences

• Work with the firm’s Marketing Communications team to develop and implement external communications and media opportunities including speaking and by-lined article opportunities and thought leadership opportunities

• Coordinate with Marketing & BD team and other administrative departments on cross-selling opportunities and initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong client service orientation who actively seeks innovative ways to improve processes and the client experience
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to engage audiences using excellent presentation skills
• Strong analytical, statistical, quantitative, and deduction skills along with the ability to analyze qualitative data
• Experience working in a collaborative, team environment along with the ability to build relationships and work well across functions.
• Ability to prioritize and oversee multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree with MBA or JD being a plus
• Experience working in a professional services environment preferred.
• Must have client relationship management experience in a global context.
• Experience with client feedback reviews is desirable.
• Experience with planning and preparing pitches, presentations and other marketing materials required.
• Experience working across variety of office locations, cultures and time zones.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, InterAction; familiarity in working with any desktop publishing software or other CRM systems would be a plus.