Junior Business Development Analyst

Responsibilities

• Aid in establishing, updating, and monitoring news alerts on various clients and prospects using firm resources.
• Collect competitive data, market and company research, and industry trends.
• Analyze internal and external data to identify potential business opportunities.
• Research private equity firms, portfolio companies, and industry trends to identify opportunities for the firm's attorneys.
• Maintain awareness of litigation activity impacting key clients and targets.
• Track news impacting various industries or practice groups like economic sanctions, cryptocurrency, and AI.
• Identify, analyze, and synthesize information from various sources in a clear, concise manner.
• Coordinate in-depth research on a range of companies, industries, and trends on behalf of BD and the firm’s attorneys.
• Develop strong familiarity with internal proprietary CRM, matter, and other internal systems.
• Collaborate with members of BD to understand the firm’s practice areas, strategic priorities, matters, competitors, and other factors influencing research efforts.
• Gain a deep understanding of select practices, clients, and prospects to proactively identify and advance actionable information to BD colleagues and attorneys.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, and up to one to two years’ experience in a competitive intelligence/junior analyst or business development role may be preferred.
• Strong intellectual curiosity.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent research skills and critical thinking ability.
• The ability to use discretion and exercise independent, sound judgment.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Effective in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships.
• Willingness to work long hours and weekends, as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree.
• Up to one to two years’ experience in a competitive intelligence/junior analyst or business development role is preferred.

Skills

• Intellectual curiosity.
• Attention to detail.
• Research skills and critical thinking ability.
• Discretion and independent judgment.
• Teamwork and independence.
• Effective in a fast-paced environment.
• Organizational and planning skills.
• Interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Overtime work is often required, including nights and weekends.

Pay

$65,000

Schedule

This is a hybrid role requiring in-office attendance in accordance with the department schedule.