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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP · 1 day ago

Manager, Business Development - Investment Management Group

New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$175K/yr - $225K/yr

5+ years exp

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is an elite global law firm that supports clients with challenging legal and business matters. The Business Development Manager will work closely with partners in the Investment Management practices to drive and develop client development initiatives and manage business proposals and marketing materials.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Strategic management and review of content development for targeted presentations, proposals and pitch materials

Manage complex pitch requests and RFPs

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

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

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

Maintain matter databases for precedent, marketing and business development purposes

Monitor and evaluate BD efforts and initiatives within investment management and private equity 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, Mergermarket 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 conference, events and client galas

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

Qualification

Investment Management knowledgeBusiness Development experienceProject management skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyCRM software knowledgeResearchAnalytical skillsCreative mindsetInitiativeOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

The ideal candidate should have the ability to think broadly and demonstrate a high level of initiative

Strong project development and management skills and a creative, solutions-oriented mindset

Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced MS Excel skills

Working knowledge of CRM/Experience Management Software, such as InterAction, ContentPilot and transaction/private funds platforms (Preqin, PitchBook, Capital IQ, LSEG, etc.)

Advanced research and analytical thinking skills

Ability to prioritize, organize and meet multiple projects deadlines at one time

High sense of responsibility, accountability, and focus on responsiveness

Must be outgoing, comfortable demonstrating initiative, and able to think critically and creatively

5-10 years of either legal business development / marketing experience OR financial analysis experience within Investment Management