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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP · 20 hours ago

Senior Specialist, Business Development- Capital Markets

New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $140K/yr

4+ years exp

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is an elite global law firm known for its sophisticated legal and business solutions. The Business Development Senior Specialist will support the Capital Markets practice by managing business proposals, coordinating client events, and driving client development initiatives.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

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

Manage requests for complex pitches, RFPs, and other capabilities presentations

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 the capital markets 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, Prospect News 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 as needed

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

Qualification

Capital markets knowledgeAdvanced Excel skillsCRM software knowledgeProject management skillsOral/written communicationClient service commitmentTeam collaborationInitiativeCreativityPositive attitude

Required

Knowledge of the capital markets landscape

Exceptional oral/written communication skills

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

Strong PowerPoint and Microsoft Office skills with advanced Excel skills

Working knowledge of CRM/Experience Management Software, such as InterAction, Content Pilot and transaction platforms (Bloomberg, PitchBook, Capital IQ, LSEG, DealPointData, 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

Ability to work collaboratively on a team

Promote effective work practices, maintain a positive attitude and show professionalism and respect for business services colleagues and firm lawyers

Possess a strong commitment to client service

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