Business Development Analyst - M&A

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Job description

Overview:
The Business Development Analyst will leverage research, writing and analytical skills to support the firm in executing business development and marketing initiatives for M&A and other M&A-related practices. This position involves working closely with attorneys and other members of the Global Business Development team.

Responsibilities:
Preparing pitches and RFP responses, as well as general practice credentials, and serving as the lead business development point person in preparing such materials, including:Coordinating with lead attorneys to develop strategic approaches

Drafting and customizing pitch and proposal content

Liaising with attorneys and other administrative departments to collect relevant information

Editing, assembling and submitting final pitches and proposals

Maintaining records for and analyzing outcomes of pitches and fee proposals

Collaborating with the Research & Competitive Intelligence team to generate detailed client intelligence reports in advance of pitches and other client meetings and in connection with targeting projects; and preparing competitive and market analysis reports.

Coordinating with business development colleagues in other practice areas on cross‑selling initiatives.

Attending practice group and client team meetings and assist with materials and minutes in connection with such meetings.

Coordinating the M&A league table reporting process to ensure we are submitting and being credited for deals timely and correctly.

Leveraging knowledge of practices to assist with profile-raising initiatives.

Liaising with Media, Events, and Marketing and Communications teams on awards and directories submissions, internal and external events, and web and other practice-specific content, respectively.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in business or liberal arts.

2 years of relevant business development experience, and knowledge of, or experience with, M&A.

The position requires a high-energy and motivated team player who is also able to work independently as the business development point person for partners engaged in M&A and M&A-related work, to adapt to change and balance competing demands, and to manage demands outside of traditional business hours.

Excellent analytical and research skills and the ability to process information from a wide variety of sources.

Extraordinary attention to detail.

Excellent oral and written communications skills.

Strong computer skills with various Microsoft programs (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Experience with Thomson/Refinitiv, Bloomberg and Mergermarket preferred.

Excellent relationship management skills and ability to work on a team and on own initiative.

Expected to monitor emails outside of normal business hours and be available as needed.