Business Development Specialist - Private Investment Funds
Location: London
An leading international professional services firm is seeking a Business Development Specialist to support its high-performing Private Investment Funds team in London.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced BD professional to work closely with partners and senior stakeholders, helping to drive profile-raising initiatives, client development, and strategic growth across the private funds and private capital sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare pitches, proposals, RFPs, credentials, and marketing materials.
- Support client targeting, business planning, and opportunity tracking initiatives.
- Coordinate and deliver business development projects from inception to completion.
- Assist with seminars, conferences, webinars, sponsorships, and other client-facing events.
- Manage legal directory and awards submissions.
- Conduct market, client, competitor, and industry research to identify opportunities and trends.
- Support the creation of thought leadership, client communications, and marketing campaigns.
- Maintain CRM systems, experience databases, and BD reporting tools.
- Work closely with partners and cross-functional teams to support strategic business objectives.
Requirements
- 4+ years' business development experience within a law firm or professional services environment.
- Experience supporting Private Funds, Private Equity, Asset Management, or Private Capital teams is highly desirable.
- Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Commercially minded with strong analytical and research skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Experience with CRM and market intelligence platforms is advantageous.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to work with a market-leading Private Investment Funds practice.
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic business development initiatives.
- Collaborative, international, and fast-paced environment.
- Excellent career development opportunities within a prestigious professional services firm
BD Specilalist (PIF) Secondaries) employer: Ryder Reid
Join a leading UK law firm that not only values your expertise in Commercial Real Estate but also fosters a dynamic and supportive work culture. With competitive salaries, hybrid working options, and clear pathways for professional growth, this firm is dedicated to nurturing talent and ensuring employees thrive in their careers while contributing to impactful projects.
