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We are seeking an experienced and commercially aware Business Development Manager to support the growth and development of Ogier's Banking and Finance service line across Jersey, Guernsey, London and Dubai. Working closely with the global Banking and Finance BD lead, relevant partners, senior lawyers and BD and marketing colleagues, the role will help to drive revenue growth including shaping and delivering focused plans, strengthening client relationships, enhancing market profile and identifying new opportunities across these jurisdictions.
Job Responsibility
Work with the global Banking and Finance BD lead, jurisdictional partners, senior lawyers and relevant BD colleagues to develop and implement client focused Banking and Finance BD plans for Jersey, Guernsey, London and Dubai offices
Support annual planning, budgeting and prioritisation for the service line in these jurisdictions, ensuring activity is aligned with commercial objectives and market opportunities
Proactively identify, qualify and help progress new business opportunities, including cross-practice and cross-jurisdictional initiatives with related teams across Ogier Legal and Ogier Global
Monitor delivery of agreed activity, track spend against budget and report on progress, outcomes, return on investment and lessons learned
Develop and maintain effective target, client and intermediaries lists for the service line
Produce high quality distribution lists for client mailers, thought leadership campaigns, event invitations and targeted intermediary communications
Drive effective use of the CRM system and related BD technology
Support commercially focused BD trip planning
Work with the wider BD team to facilitate introductions and cross-selling
Own the BD strategy around priority Banking & Finance conferences, sponsorships, seminars and webinars
Work with the central events team to ensure agreed corporate hospitality events, seminars and webinars are highly targeted and delivered professionally
Proactively identify relevant industry conferences and sponsorship opportunities in key markets
Take ownership for delivering high quality submissions for the Banking and Finance teams in Jersey and Guernsey for the core legal directories
Proactively lead and coordinate high-quality Banking & Finance pitches, proposals, credentials, capability statements and client presentations
Act as the main point of contact for bank panel initiatives
Build and maintain relationships with external networks including key industry associations, intermediaries and networks relevant to banking and finance
Optimise usage of a number of key memberships that are in place for the Banking & Finance service line
Requirements
Relevant qualifications and 7 years + experience in BD within a legal or professional services environment
Strong commercial understanding of the legal / professional services market and the Banking and Finance market
Evidence of developing and implementing commercially focused effective BD plans, campaigns and client targeting programmes
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Confidence in meeting and networking with clients, intermediaries and senior professionals in relevant banking and finance markets
A strong team player with a collaborative, intelligent, proactive, hands on and pragmatic approach
Strong problem solving and analytical abilities
Excellent level of attention to detail, project management skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams across jurisdictions
Strong capability in CRM systems, reporting and BD technology is required
High proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office is required with openness to BD tech tools and continuous improvement