Senior Manager, Client Development - Financial Industries

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The Market Development Senior Manager is a key member of the Global Client Growth team, responsible for developing and executing marketing and business development strategies for the firm’s Financial Services Industry Team and Asset Management & Investment Funds Practice Group. This role partners closely with firm leadership, lawyers, and Client Growth colleagues to drive market opportunities, strengthen client relationships, develop new business, and support the firm’s overall growth strategy.

The Senior Manager will work with leadership to identify market opportunities, target audiences, and business development priorities. They will develop and execute industry-focused strategies aligned with the firm’s broader objectives and collaborate with lawyers and Client Growth teams to create content campaigns, marketing materials, and events that increase visibility and generate client opportunities.

The role requires a strong understanding of the financial services market, including industry trends, client needs, and the competitive landscape. The Senior Manager will also identify potential media opportunities, coordinate with the public relations team, and provide strategic input on industry rankings, awards, and lawyer recognition.

The Senior Manager will lead pipeline development efforts and support the Financial Services Industry Team’s key account program. Responsibilities include identifying opportunities to expand existing client relationships, developing cross-market initiatives, matching firm capabilities with client needs, and building relationships within the business community to generate potential leads.

Working closely with lawyers and Client Growth colleagues, the Senior Manager will help execute business development plans and pursue significant new business opportunities. This includes developing strategic approaches to pitches, proposals, and RFPs; preparing presentations and proposal content; and maintaining relevant industry credentials and experience.

The role will also support lead generation by gathering and sharing market intelligence, tracking business development activity, representing the firm at networking events, and identifying relevant professional and trade associations. The Senior Manager will coach lawyers preparing for important business development opportunities and assist with follow-up, outcomes, and client debriefings.

The Senior Manager will maintain and share institutional knowledge related to the industry team’s marketing and business development practices, ensuring team members globally have the information needed to effectively support the group. This includes managing a knowledge bank of relevant lawyer experience and working with leadership to develop the annual marketing and business development budget.

Additional responsibilities include helping integrate new lawyers into the firm’s Client Growth resources and business development activities, mentoring and developing team members, and contributing to firmwide Client Growth initiatives and special projects.

Candidates should have at least seven years of marketing, business development, and/or sales experience within a professional services environment, preferably at a large national or international firm. Extensive knowledge of the financial services industry is required, and an MBA or similar graduate degree is preferred.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to collaborate with and influence senior professionals. They should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of independently managing multiple competing priorities and deadlines. Strong project management skills, a hands-on approach, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset are essential.

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• Hybrid - One-two days a week in office
• Own the role and have financial services experience