Senior Manager, Business Development – Capital Markets
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Posted: 10/21/2026
Commercial Business Rotational Development Internship
First Citizens Bank
Posted: 10/21/2026Senior Manager, Business Development – Capital Markets
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Demonstrates extensive experience in business development and strategic planning within the Capital Markets sector, with a strong ability to influence senior leadership and manage complex projects. Proven track record in developing client strategies, overseeing marketing initiatives, and fostering cross-practice collaboration.
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Business Development StrategiesStrategic PlanningClient Relationship ManagementProject ManagementLeadership and Team Development
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as a strategic partner to practice leadership and senior stakeholders
- Develop and execute business development strategies for the Capital Markets team
- Identify growth opportunities, establish priorities, and align initiatives with firmwide objectives
- Develop targeted client strategies and strengthen existing client relationships
- Identify new business opportunities and promote cross-practice collaboration
- Oversee pitches, RFP responses, presentations, capability statements, and other client-facing materials
- Leverage market intelligence, competitive research, and performance data to identify trends and evaluate opportunities
- Provide actionable recommendations to practice leadership and senior stakeholders
- Guide thought leadership, client outreach, and integrated marketing initiatives
- Provide leadership, guidance, and professional development to Business Development team members
- Collaborate with Marketing & Communications, Events, Pricing, and other business functions
- Oversee complex projects, establish priorities, and support annual planning and budgeting
- Develop and maintain reporting tools to track activities, evaluate results, and measure return on investment
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
- Experience in corporate strategic planning, business development, management consulting, finance, or related fields preferred
- Experience in a law firm, professional services firm, or related industry, such as investment banking, preferred
- Strong knowledge of the competitive landscape affecting major global law firms
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategic business plans
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Ability to influence senior leadership, communicate strategic recommendations, and build trusted relationships
- Proven leadership, interpersonal, and client service skills
- Experience collaborating across multiple business units and functional teams in a highly matrixed environment
- Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to change, and deliver results under demanding deadlines
- Superior reasoning skills and sound business judgment
- Ability to influence decision-making and effectively engage with executive management
- Innovative, results-oriented, and self-directed professional who demonstrates initiative, teamwork, and commitment to excellence
- Qualified candidates must apply online
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid three (3) days per week in-office working arrangement
- Flexible working arrangements
- 401(k) eligibility
- Vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Medical, financial, and/or other benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities, religious beliefs, or other protected reasons
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Hard Skills
Strategic Business PlansMarket Intelligence AnalysisCompetitive ResearchReporting Tools DevelopmentRFP ResponsesPresentation SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsBudgeting
Soft Skills
Influencing SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTeamworkAdaptability
Industry Keywords
Capital MarketsProfessional ServicesManagement ConsultingInvestment BankingLaw Firm ExperienceCorporate Strategic Planning