Marketing & Business Development Executive – FI sector

The role: We are looking for a Marketing & Business Development Executive to join our M&BD department in London. The Business Development Executive will provide support on day-to-day and strategic marketing and business development activity for the global FI sector such as business planning and tracking, budgeting, pitches, client targeting, digital marketing and events. This will involve gaining an understanding of the sector to assist with the achievement of the team’s business plans and to support various firm-wide initiatives.

We aim to provide you with opportunities to develop your career across the business development function, encouraging close co-operation and team-working alongside other central Marketing and Business Development (‘M&BD’) functions such as the key client programme team and the M&BD Hub, both in London and internationally.

The Marketing and Business Development (M&BD) team at Simmons & Simmons is a dynamic group of value creators, digital innovators, and relationship builders. We're seeking talented individuals with ambition and passion to join our high-performing team, known for its commitment to learning, growth, and excellence. The team benefits from the expertise of seasoned professionals from leading firms and industries. We invest in our talent at all levels, offering extensive training like the 'Future Leaders' programme to nurture the next generation of leaders.

Our innovative efforts, including the award-winning “supercharge” client program, sector-focused campaigns and cross-border group teams, have significantly contributed to the firm’s global reputation and success in attracting top-tier clients. We prioritise continuous improvement and operational excellence, adopting best practices to maintain our competitive edge and align with our purpose of becoming a next generation law firm. Our global M&BD team operates as 'One Team,' valuing contributions from members worldwide and fostering a culture of connection and fun. Joining us means making a definitive impact in a role that values and leverages your contributions.

What will you do:

• Develop sector industry expertise and share knowledge within the M&BD team about the work of the FI sector.
• Prepare regular sector management reports.
• Assist the FI Sector Lead and Manager in preparing updates for various senior stakeholders and others in the business on key trends and opportunities.
• Work with the FI sector lead and manager to report monthly on the marketing spend against budget, analysing investment against return.
• Ensure all website and intranet content for the FI sector and team updates are kept up-to-date.
• Develop a broad understanding of the sector’s client base and their role in the key client programme.
• Engage with the M&BD hub team, acting as the conduit between the fee earners and the M&BD hub.
• Support on internal projects to improve efficiency and impact of the sector team.
• Support the execution of key sector events, from planning to execution and follow up.
• Liaise with fee earners, PAs and The InterAction Helpdesk team to ensure all key client contact information is stored, categorised and maintained on InterAction.
• Assist sector fee earners with sector specific tenders.
• Support the FI Sector Lead and the PR and Communications team to raise the profile of the sector via various communication channels.
• Assist with the implementation of sector and firmwide client campaigns.
• Undertake market and client research, including keeping up to date with the relevant changes affecting the sector.
• Regularly interact with and provide support to international offices where the sector is particularly active.

What we are looking for:

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Previous experience in a law firm or professional services environment is a distinct advantage.
• Professional marketing qualification is desirable.
• Marketing/business development experience is a distinct advantage.
• Builds trust amongst fee earning team and wider stakeholder community.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a focus on quality.
• Possess a high degree of poise and professionalism.
• Adopts a flexible and versatile approach to work.

Career Level: The career level assigned to this role is level 2. The career level framework provides a formal structure for the business services functions at the firm.

Here at Simmons & Simmons: At Simmons, we are proud of our collaborative, open and non-hierarchical culture, where everyone is treated with respect and dignity and the wellbeing of our people is paramount.

We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution. Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities.

We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands.

We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities.