Business Development Executive

OVERVIEW

The Maples Group is a standard bearer in financial and legal services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms and international corporations. Our distinction flows from our carefully curated team: 2,500+ professionals characterised by tenacity, ethics and exacting excellence. We hire smart and sharpen smarter; arming talent with best-in-class resources and skills. Operating in key financial centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, our international presence offers a unique springboard for career development and cross-cultural immersion. Our side-by-side financial and legal services are similarly ripe for interdisciplinary learning and growth. The Maples Group looks to add a Cayman Islands based Business Development Executive to our team and invites eager and qualified candidates to apply. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity as we attract, retain and develop world-class talent. Who We Seek Our merit-based culture suits professionals in pursuit of boundless careers and lives. Beyond their acumen, team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing a healthy sense of drive and purpose to each interaction and to all aspects of their work. About the Role This Business Development Executive role works within the global law firm's Business Development & Marketing team to provide comprehensive practice group support in the Cayman Islands. The Business Development & Marketing team brings together practice group expertise to maintain, grow and support client relationships and law firm referral relationships.

Key responsibilities include

• Supporting on BD trips, ensuring that the purpose and objectives of those trips are scoped and agreed, the team is fully briefed, and follow-up actions are captured in the CRM system and implemented
• Supporting on the coordination and participation at conferences and seminars and events
• Conducting market research and analysis
• Maintaining repository for client pitches and Requests for Proposals
• Supporting on the drafting of pitch proposals/Requests for Proposals for new business opportunities
• Supporting the preparation of annual business plans and budgets
• Track and report on business development activities, helping to demonstrate ROI where possible
• Confidently use internal BD and marketing technologies and databases for planning, targeting and measurement
• Supporting on the preparation of directory rankings

EXPERIENCE

What You Bring In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the successful applicant will have the ability to engage credibly with all members of the organisation with enthusiasm and initiative. They will be an excellent communicator with good organisational and team player skills. Attention to detail and the ability to handle a consistent and varied workload is essential. The individual's skills and experience will include:

• Minimum three years' of relevant experience (professional services experience preferred), but candidates with experience of working in a similar role will also be considered
• Experience with InterAction and be highly proficient in MS applications including, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• A degree in Marketing, Business, Law or other related field is required, and a relevant postgraduate qualification is preferred
• Strong knowledge of the financial services industry and global legal market and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with InterAction or similar CRM systems; with experience in maximising the data value
• Ability to work with all levels of staff and senior management
• Highly organized and detailed focused with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously