Senior BD Exec - Financial Markets

Marketing & Business Development Senior Executive - Financial Markets

Department: Marketing & Business Development
Location: London or Bristol
Reports to: FM Senior M&BD Manager
Career Level: Level 3

The firm focuses on four highly regulated sectors, grounded in deep legal expertise. Responsible Business (RB) is at the heart of how the firm operates, emphasising access to careers, legal advice, and charitable support. Diversity and inclusion are embedded in the culture, supported by strong networks including the firm's Gender Balance network and international LGBT+ network.

As the Marketing & Business Development Senior Executive for Financial Markets (FM), you will be a core source of knowledge on the FM practice areas, ensuring marketing and business development activities are aligned, relevant, and strategically effective.

Key practice areas include:
Real Estate, SFD, DCM, Tax, FS Regulation, FS Funds, and Banking.

You will work closely with the M&BD Hub, FM stakeholders, and cross‑sector teams to deliver campaigns, events, content, reporting, and client development initiatives.

Team structure: a core team of three, supported by international colleagues.

Responsibilities:

Profile Raising

• Work with PR, digital, and events leads to identify and action opportunities that raise the FM IPG's profile.
• Contribute to creative content and collateral to support visibility.

Campaign and Thought Leadership Delivery

• Support the development and delivery of thought leadership and strategic campaigns across the FM IPG.

Reporting and Insight

• Prepare high‑level reports for Practices & Markets, Sector teams, Client Managers, and regional teams.
• Identify trends, opportunities, and contribute to brainstorming on how the FM IPG can respond.

Business Planning & Budget Management

• Be familiar with the FM IPG BD plan and budget.
• Plan marketing and event activity with practice group heads.
• Ensure all spend follows budget approval processes and aligns with strategic objectives.

CRM & Digital

• Use InterAction CRM and coordinate tasks with the M&BD Hub.
• Ensure website and intranet content is accurate and up to date.

Directory Submissions

• Prepare first drafts, coordinate with fee‑earners, submit entries, and support interview and research processes.

Events

• Coordinate and execute FM events, both internal and client‑facing, including third‑party collaborations.

New Partner Integration

• Support onboarding of new Partners into the FM IPG.
• Capture market insights, reputation feedback, and competitive intelligence.

Cross‑Sector Collaboration

• Work with regional and sector teams to ensure international alignment and support IPG objectives.

Client Development

• Coordinate with the Client Programme team and Client Partners.
• Ensure alignment between FM IPG activities and key client priorities.
• Drive the capture of Client Listening feedback.

Firmwide Initiatives

• Support firmwide M&BD Leadership Team activities and complex cross‑functional projects.

Budget Oversight

• Monitor spending, allocate budgets, challenge unplanned costs, and ensure strong financial discipline.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3 years' experience in marketing or business development (professional services preferred)
• CIM diploma or equivalent (desirable)
• Strong initiative, attention to detail, and quality focus
• Advanced client development expertise
• Experience managing and motivating teams
• Able to thrive under pressure and meet deadlines
• Solutions‑driven and commercially focused
• Strong relationship‑building skills at all levels
• Skilled in cross‑selling and internal/external collaboration
• Confident budget management and good Excel knowledge
• Strong pitching capability (including large panel RFPs)
• Comfortable challenging constructively and advising colleagues
• Knowledge of CRM systems, websites, intranets, and document management tools

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