Associate Director of Business Development, Investment Management

Associate Director of Business Development, Investment Management

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McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm with more than 1,750 lawyers and 3,200 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work.

With us, you’ll find opportunities to accelerate your career and support for your professional growth and well-being. We emphasize warmth, authenticity, and the value of diverse perspectives.

The Associate Director of Business Development develops and implements strategic revenue enhancement and client development plans for the Investment Management group. This position collaborates with practice group leaders and other senior BD and Marketing team members to oversee client growth and loyalty and apply departmental best practices. The Associate Director of Business Development relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

• Manage the workflow and performance of the Business Development team members, including providing ongoing performance feedback and participating in the annual staff performance evaluation process
• Develop and oversee strategic initiatives for the Business Development team and designated practice group(s)
• Identify and analyze opportunities for new business, client growth, and cross-selling; prepare and present proposals to practice group leaders and partners
• Manage lateral partner integration programs, including creating plans, tracking progress, and preparing reports for practice group leaders
• Analyze and report on profitability of business development initiatives
• Establish and implement Firm-wide standard operating procedures
• Oversee strategic pursuits for the designated practice area(s)
• Manage, review, and track the business development budget for the designated practice group(s)
• Consult with partners to develop and monitor individual business development goals and plans
• Collaborate with other practice-aligned BD team members on cross-sell pursuits
• Develop network of relevant industry contacts
• Oversee the execution of and commercialization efforts for signature practice group events
• Review standard pitch content and collateral for the designated practice group(s), including practice-wide communications, brochures, one-pagers and presentations
• Monitor client and industry trends

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least ten (10) years of related work experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Knowledge of client relationship management (CRM) software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, leadership and analytical skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information

Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.

Target Hiring Range $218,000 - $281,000

Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of final salary offers. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWE provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full-time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear
• Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds

Typical indoor office environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.