Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Business Development Manager, Financial Institutions Group

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Frankfurt • Germany

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About the role

  • Support FIG SGLs on sector client strategy and internal reporting
  • Develop an excellent understanding of the FIG market, using this to anticipate revenue generating opportunities, and to adapt the local marketing and business development approach accordingly, such that client outreaches and collateral can be generated quickly
  • Drive cross selling activities together with other BD colleagues
  • Provide direction and support to the Frankfurt based SGL to further develop the FIG group in Continental Europe
  • Work very closely with the SGLs and other relevant partners to take advantage of these opportunities and help develop opportunities with our priority and target clients
  • Take the lead on working with client teams to develop the relationships they have with priority clients
  • Be a constant source of advice, expertise and coaching for all FIG lawyers and MBD colleagues
  • Work with colleagues in MBD to develop a market leading communications strategy that delivers on the FIG brand aspirations
  • Take the MBD lead on all major FIG projects, including product working groups and client targeting initiatives
  • Work closely with FIG lawyers to support strategically important pitches effectively

Requirements

  • Excellent knowledge and understanding, or the ability to learn quickly about the FIG market – both with respect to anticipating market opportunities and understanding the competition
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in both German & English
  • The ability to lead on key projects - whether strategic or tactical – and to be responsible for their success or failure, learning from the latter
  • The ability to build strong relationships internally and externally
  • The ability to deal proactively with complexity, ambiguity and competing demands
  • A good understanding of the partnership environment within a professional services firm
  • A global mindset, with an understanding of the balance between local business need and being a global firm
  • A business-focused outlook, with a clear understanding of what is best for both the firm and our clients
  • Resilience and the ability to remain calm and positive under pressure
  • Excellent leadership skills and the ability to inspire confidence
  • Strong emotional intelligence and situational awareness
Benefits
  • A challenging, fast-paced environment which recognises and rewards success
  • A friendly and diverse group of colleagues who work together as a high performance team
  • The reward associated with seeing your outputs make an impact on our client relationships
  • The opportunity to learn and develop your skills and capabilities for further career advancement
  • The ability to make the role your own
  • A highly professional but down-to-earth culture
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oral communicationwritten communicationleadershiprelationship buildingproactive problem solvingresilienceemotional intelligencesituational awarenessstrategic thinkingbusiness acumen