Business Development Executive

Department/Division: Clients and Markets
Duration: Permanent
Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh
Reports to: Business Development Manger
Direct Reports: None
Type of Role: Hybrid
Budget Responsibilities: No
Requisition no: 9430

Role overview

The Business Development Executive supports the Banking & Finance practice which includes teams in London Glasgow Edinburgh and Dublin by delivering high-quality business development and marketing activity across the sector. The role focuses on drafting and coordinating BD materials managing recurring processes and acting as a central point of coordination for day-to-day BD activity.
Working closely with the Business Development Managers and wider practice the Executive will take ownership of defined workstreams manage inputs from multiple stakeholders and ensure that BD outputs are accurate timely and consistently presented.

Key responsibilities

Communications content and collateral

• Draft coordinate and deliver Banking and Finance practice communications including internal updates press releases articles and client-facing content.
• Support the delivery of webinars seminars and campaigns including coordination of materials speakers and follow-up activity.
• Draft and maintain credentials brochures proposals and other marketing collateral producing high-quality first drafts for review.
• Coordinate and draft legal directory submissions including rankings quotes and supporting materials.
• Ensure all materials are brand-compliant well-structured and appropriate for their intended audience.
• Monitor and manage relevant BD and marketing mailboxes ensuring timely responses and follow-up.

Process management and delivery

• Coordinate recurring and process-driven BD activity including:
  • Client and event mailings;
  • Client reporting requirements;
  • Client training records and submissions;
  • Client audit and assurance requests;
  • Experience tracking and credentials databases;
  • Directory submissions and rankings;
  • Deal submissions (e.g. Bloomberg / LSEG) and related tracking.
• Gather information from multiple stakeholders chase inputs manage timelines and convert information into clear usable outputs.
• Maintain trackers and records to ensure visibility of progress and deadlines.

Stakeholder coordination and support

• Act as a point of contact for internal stakeholders on business-as-usual BD requests such as experience lists CVs and credentials.
• Manage routine queries updates and follow-ups efficiently and professionally.
• Support client account activity including preparation of reports meeting materials and follow-up actions.
• Attend relevant internal meetings prepare notes and actively chase actions where required.

Systems data and quality control

• Maintain and update client and contact information on the firms CRM system.
• Support client and financial analysis using the firms financial systems.
• Maintain credentials databases and experience lists for the practice.
• Apply quality control to BD materials and processes ensuring accuracy consistency and attention to detail.

Wider contribution

• Support bid and pitch activity including coordination and drafting of proposals.
• Undertake market and client research keeping up to date with developments affecting the Banking & Finance practice and sector.
• Contribute to sector-wide and firm-wide BD and marketing projects as required.

Experience skills and knowledge

Technical experience and skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong drafting skills with the ability to produce clear well-structured documents.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Good IT skills particularly Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in a professional services or similar environment desirable.
• Marketing sales or business development experience an advantage.
• CIM or other relevant qualification an advantage.

Personal attributes

• Proactive and comfortable taking responsibility for delivery.
• Able to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Confident working with stakeholders at all levels and a strong team player.
• Adaptable willing to learn and comfortable with change.
• Professional positive and enthusiastic in approach.

Firm Profile

Across more than 80 countries Dentons helps you grow protect operate and finance your organisation by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric purpose-driven and committed to inclusion diversity equity and sustainability we focus on what matters most to you.

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to building an inclusive culture here at Dentons where our people can thrive regardless of their background or circumstance. As well as being the right thing to do it makes good business sense too. A richness of backgrounds experiences and perspectives helps us best serve our clients and the communities in which we operate. You can find out more about inclusion and diversity at Dentons here: Inclusion and Diversity.

Equal Opportunities

Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age ethnicity religion sex sexual orientation gender identity nationality neurodiversity disability or with parental or caring responsibilities. We also offer flexible working hours.

During the application process all applicants have the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments or support they require so they are able to perform at their best. Any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence.

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