Responsibilities

• Leading with day-to-day management of the Global BD Central team. Overseeing workflow and helping to build on efficiencies and improve process
• Act as a conduit between the Global BD Central team and functional stakeholders. Addressing issues, concerns and taking a solutions-focused approach to better improve working relations
• Build and own the development and progression plan for the BD Central Team, managing the annual intake of new members annually
• Produce capacity and work product analysis of the team, highlighting potential areas for growth
• Support in process training, development and on-boarding of all new Global BD Central Team joiners
• Oversee the build out process documentation and training materials to assist in the Global BD Central Team's development
• Manage the Global BD Central Team's workflow expectations with senior stakeholders in the function i.e. reporting responsibilities and other ad hoc requests
• Providing an escalation channel from Global BD Central Team members to manager level and above, where necessary
• Track and ensure that there is adequate cover within the Global BD Central Team to support the function globally and to escalate any issues of this nature, where necessary

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience; professional certification an advantage where appropriate.
• Understanding of how M&BD Operations enables our teams to deliver against our firm / functional strategies.
• Demonstrated specialist experience and expertise in one or more M&BD disciplines e.g., research, client cultivation, strategy and planning, pitching support, market analysis, CRM, reporting / performance management, submissions and brand building), with strong knowledge of BD tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct detailed research and analysis, investigate issues, and develop practical solutions within defined scope and translate findings into practical outputs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills, ensuring accuracy and consistency in BD outputs.
• Good understanding of how BD activities support practice group and firm objectives, and how BD collaborates with other business services.
• Clear and effective communication skills, enabling collaboration with BD colleagues and accurate information sharing with stakeholders as required.
• Ability to manage workload effectively, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a team-based, fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Relevant marketing qualification (e.g. CIM) is desirable
• 5+ years of business development experience in a professional services firm or financial institution - preferably with related business development experience

Benefits

• White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.