Business Development Analyst

New York, NY

Summary

The Business Development Analyst will work closely with colleagues in the Business Development Department (BD) and across the firm’s business professional departments to support the Litigation, Regulatory and Antitrust practices through market monitoring, research and analysis. A primary objective of the position is to monitor and track key client, prospect and market developments to help identify opportunities, strengthen relationships and position the firm for new business opportunities.

The position requires intellectual curiosity, strong analytical and critical thinking skills, exceptional attention to detail, a team-oriented attitude and the ability to communicate information clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of assigned Litigation, Regulatory and Antitrust practices, partners, clients and prospects in order to proactively identify and communicate actionable business development opportunities

Assist in establishing, updating and monitoring news alerts on clients, prospects and other relevant entities through available firm resources

Conduct competitive intelligence, market, company and industry research to support business development initiatives

Collect, analyze and leverage internal and external data to identify potential business development opportunities and market trends

Identify, analyze and synthesize information from a variety of sources into clear, concise and actionable deliverables

Collaborate with senior business development professionals and team members across all levels to support research, monitoring and business development initiatives, while developing an understanding of the firm’s practices, clients, matters, competitors and market position

Coordinate with the firm’s Business Intelligence team to support in-depth research on companies, industries, market developments and emerging trends

Support the maintenance and enhancement of prospecting trackers, monitoring tools and other business development resources

Develop a strong understanding of the firm’s internal systems and data resources and effectively integrate them with external research

Assist in the preparation of substantive analysis and business development materials in support of pitches, client opportunities, strategic planning initiatives and other attorney-facing projects

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required

Two to four years of experience in an analyst, competitive intelligence, market research, business development or related role

Familiarity with legal industry and business terminology preferred, but not required

Strong intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to learning

Excellent research, analytical and critical thinking skills

Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational abilities

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize competing demands and meet time-sensitive deadlines

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to use discretion, exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality

Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Demonstrated ability to build productive working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization

Experience using company, financial, legal and market intelligence research platforms preferred

Ability to quickly learn and effectively utilize new technologies, research tools and internal systems

Experience using, or a demonstrated interest in learning, artificial intelligence tools to improve research, analysis and business development effectiveness

Overtime work is sometimes required, as needed

Compensation: $125,000.00 annually plus bonus