Business Development Manager - Financial Institutions Group (FIG)

Business Development Manager, Financial Institutions Group (FIG)

Location: London

Shape the growth of one of the world's leading financial institutions practices

Freshfields is looking for an experienced and commercially-minded Business Development Manager to join our global Financial Institutions Group (FIG). This is an exciting opportunity to work at the centre of a thriving international practice, partnering with market-leading lawyers and some of the world's most significant financial institutions.

Sitting at the intersection of strategy, client development and market insight, you will play a key role in driving growth across the US while contributing to the global direction of the FIG sector. Working closely with partners and colleagues across our international network, you will help identify opportunities, strengthen client relationships and elevate the profile of the practice in a highly competitive market.

This role offers a rare combination of local market influence and global reach, making it ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, shaping strategy and delivering tangible business impact.

• Help shape and execute business development plans that support the continued growth of the FIG practice in the US and globally.
• Lead the development of compelling client pitches, proposals, panel submissions and other strategic pursuits.
• Build and deepen relationships with key financial institution clients, supporting client programmes and identifying opportunities to grow our work.
• Drive thought leadership, events, campaigns and profile-raising initiatives that strengthen Freshfields' position in the market.
• Use client, competitor and market intelligence to generate insights that inform strategy and uncover new opportunities.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practices, sectors and jurisdictions to support cross-border opportunities and integrated client solutions.
• Contribute to global FIG initiatives by bringing a strong understanding of market trends and developments within the financial services sector.
• Support and mentor junior team members, helping to foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

We're looking for an ambitious and commercially focused business development professional who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment.

This is an opportunity to join a truly global business development team and contribute to one of the firm's most dynamic growth sectors. You'll work alongside talented colleagues across our international network, gain exposure to some of the world's leading financial institutions and play a meaningful role in shaping the future of the practice.

Inclusion

Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered on the basis of their merit alone. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK in the role in question and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing.

Freshfields is a Ban the Box employer. We ask applicants to disclose criminal convictions only if and when a conditional job offer is made. A conviction does not automatically lead to withdrawal of the offer: we make decisions on a case-by-case basis and take a number of relevant factors into account (e.g. the role you are applying for and the circumstances of the offence). You would have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before we make a decision.