Simpson Thacher
Funds
SeniorSpecialist,ClientDevelopment&Engagement-Funds
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“Senior Specialist, Client Development & Engagement - Funds at Simpson Thacher. Skills: Client Development, Client Engagement, Business Development, Marketing, Research, Analysis, Project Management. Develop, edit, and finalize customized presentations, pitch decks, and RFP responses for new business opportunities and client meetings. Serve as a go-to resource for the Firm’s Funds credentials by ensuring initiatives, services and significant matters are publicized internally and externally”
What You'll Achieve.
deepen client relationships; drive strategic growth; ensure work product, communications and critical functions meet the Firm’s high standard of excellence; inform BD strategies
Industry & Context.
problem solving and analytical skills to make sound decisions, provide solutions or recommendations an escalate as appropriate
Must be flexible and willing to work additional hours as needed, Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience, Must be flexible and willing to work additional hours as needed, Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly competitive and demanding environment, attention to detail and self-motivated to produce accurate, timely and complete work product, written and verbal communication skills, Excellent research and analytical abilities, project management skills, initiative and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, problem solving and analytical skills to make sound decisions, provide solutions or recommendations an escalate as appropriate, Ability to interact well and build professional relationships through networking and collaboration while maintaining a high level of customer service, diplomacy and discretion, Ability to effectively communicate and engage Partners and Senior members clients as appropriate, learning aptitude and demonstrated marketingusiness Development skill set, Proven technical and presentation skills with value add essential in the role, Ability to anticipate requests for information essential to meet internal and external client needs appropriate to their role, providing exceptional customer service, Ability to quickly develop organizational astuteness and understand the Firm’s culture, vision, policies and practices
Nice to Have
Prior experience in marketing and business development field at a law firm preferred, Some familiarity with Content Pilot’s suite of products or other experience database a plus, Experience updating/maintaining a website preferred, Demonstrated experience using a Client Relationship Management (CRM) system preferred
What You'll Do.
and finalize customized presentations
and RFP responses for new business opportunities and client meetings
Serve as a go-to resource for the Firm’s Funds credentials by ensuring initiatives
services and significant matters are publicized internally and externally
Serve as a resource regarding the funds practice
related organizations
media and market stay abreast of developments and trends in the industry
Research and provide analysis about clients
trends and industries
Maintain and ensure the integrity of the funds-related data for the Firm’s CRM system and other core information
Work with Senior Funds CDE team to ensure consistent communication of key initiatives and cross-practice opportunities
Aggregate and interpret key metrics for internal and external stakeholders to inform BD strategies
manage submissions and survey responses for funds-related directories and publications
Assist in maintaining website content
attorney biographies and practice group descriptions and other Client Development and communications materials across multiple channels
Coordinate the creation of marketing materials
Build trusted relationships across the CDE team
corporate practice teams
and firmwide departments
Assist in coordinating Firm-sponsored events
presentations and event logistics
Support Funds Client Development projects and other Firm initiatives as needed
Work with stakeholders in other Departments and in other offices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
partner with senior attorneys and Client Development & Engagement leaders; work closely with colleagues across the Transactional practices and our global Client Development & Engagement organization; Work with Senior Funds CDE team; Build trusted relationships across the CDE team, corporate practice teams, and firmwide departments; Work with stakeholders in other Departments and in other offices
Communication Scope
written and verbal communication skills; Ability to effectively communicate and engage Partners and Senior members clients as appropriate
Process & Methodology
project management skills, initiative, ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
Full Job Description
Simpson Thacher serves as fund counsel and trusted adviser to the world’s most successful and innovative investment firms. This is a high-impact opportunity to partner with senior attorneys and Client Development & Engagement leaders, helping to showcase the Firm’s experience, deepen client relationships, and drive strategic growth. You’ll be part of a dynamic team that values initiative, collaboration, and intellectual curiosity—and you’ll work closely with colleagues across the Transactional practices and our global Client Development & Engagement organization. The Senior Specialist, Client Development & Engagement - Funds is responsible for supporting the Firm’s global client development initiatives for the funds practice by organizing and leveraging information about the Funds practice and lawyers, and providing research and analysis about clients, competitors, markets, trends and industries. This role assists Client Development & Engagement in ensuring work product, communications and critical functions meet the Firm’s high standard of excellence. **Responsibilities** * Develop, edit, and finalize customized presentations, pitch decks, and RFP responses for new business opportunities and client meetings that reflect Simpson’s dominance in the funds market * Serve as a go-to resource for the Firm’s Funds credentials by ensuring initiatives, services and significant matters are publicized internally and externally in accordance with Firm policy * Serve as a resource regarding the funds practice, attorney expertise, related organizations, media and market positioning; stay abreast of developments and trends in the industry * Research and provide analysis about clients, competitors, markets, trends and industries * Maintain and ensure the integrity of the funds-related data for the Firm’s CRM system and other core information, (e.g., attorneys’ biographies, deal and experience lists, rankings/awards, practice area descriptions, and client contacts) * Work with Seni
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