Business Development Manager (Asset Management)

Business Development Manager

The Business Development Manager (BDM) will serve as a trusted advisor to the Registered Funds, Private Funds Regulatory and Derivatives and Commodities Specialty Group Leaders (SGLs) and partners to provide strategic, commercial, and practical support on the implementation of strategic and commercial business and client development priorities. The BDM is expected to collaborate closely with business development and other colleagues across all global offices to advance the practice groups and the firm's strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute business development and marketing efforts to generate new business and improve market visibility for the Registered Funds, Private Funds Regulatory and Derivatives and Commodities Specialty Group efforts.

Collaborate with practice group partners and global teams to develop and implement business and client development plans for target clients.

Establish and maintain effective internal reporting and communication frameworks to track progress and support management reporting.

Manage and drive the development of existing client relationships and the pursuit of new engagements.

Project manage the delivery of client, market and competitor research, and tailor the data for partner or client consumption.

Monitor and identify market opportunities and trends for client engagement.

Drive pitching and new business generation by project managing and executing large pitches, proposals, and RFPs.

Work with the marketing team and business support colleagues to identify opportunities for integrated branding and profile-raising campaigns.

Support the development of attorney-facing BD training.

Manage and develop junior members of the business development team.

Qualifications

Superior client service skills.

Ability to establish credibility with lead partners and key stakeholders.

Work effectively as a team player with an enthusiasm for developing relationships.

A confident leader and self-starter in a dynamic environment.

Commercially minded and solutions orientated.

Excellent organization, communication, and project management skills.

Attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of the role.

Effective communication, both orally and in writing, with all levels of attorneys and business professionals.

Experience writing in a professional services environment.

Ability to set clear goals and priorities, multi-task and meet multiple deadlines.

Creative and flexible when managing individual as well as team workloads and priorities.

Ability to demonstrate creativity and initiative by continuously looking for areas to improve and ways to implement positive change.

Ability to thrive in a challenging and dynamic environment.

Compensation and Total Rewards Package

Ropes & Gray is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our business support team members. The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture. The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below and represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary range at the time of posting. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.

San Francisco & Palo Alto : $156,100 - $249,750

Working Conditions

This position requires hybrid on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Consistent and predictable on-site presence is required for ongoing business continuity, professional development and effective collaboration with colleagues and management.

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