BD Manager, Private Equity

Role Overview

Your role will be to support the execution of Business Development (BD) strategies aimed at driving growth for Private Equity, ensuring these are aligned with the firm’s overarching strategy, as well as Client and Sector priorities. You will draw on insights and data‑led intelligence to identify and pursue opportunities, enable cross‑practice and cross‑border collaboration, support the development of strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, and contribute to the delivery of high‑impact, client‑focused BD activity. The focus of your role will primarily be on supporting the Private Equity practice in Paris while also contributing to regional and global efforts as required, under the direction of the ‘BD Lead, Private Equity’ and the ‘Manager, Country BD Leads’.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting BD strategy and connectivity for Private Equity in the UK, and across regions and globally as required and directed
• Pitching
• Enhancing market reputation
• Responding flexibly to emerging market opportunities
• Supporting and developing existing client relationships
• Draft and execute growth strategies for the Private Equity practice in Paris
• Support strategic Private Equity BD plan creation aligned with firm priorities
• Draft and review business plans with measurable KPIs and timelines
• Monitor plan delivery and adapt tactics based on results and analysis
• Collaborate with Private Equity leaders to embed strategy in team activities
• Align Private Equity targeting with global firm strategy and goals
• Ensure local BD goals reflect wider firm and sector strategies
• Work with client teams to align Private Equity targeting to enterprise goals
• Apply industry and client insights to prioritise targets
• Coordinate with Sector BD teams to align campaigns and coverage
• Develop connections across BD teams and shared services
• Foster collaboration with global BD and marketing colleagues
• Ensure consistent use of shared services to deliver global impact
• Champion shared systems and templates to drive efficiency
• Promote a culture of transparency and shared expertise
• Support client plans and deliver strategic cross‑selling
• Assist in creating and delivering client development plans
• Identify and promote cross‑practice and cross‑jurisdictional growth
• Support client relationship partners with tailored action plans
• Work with Client & Sector BD teams to share market intelligence
• Lead on pitches and insight‑driven submissions for Private Equity
• Deliver tailored pitch materials and panel submissions
• Collaborate with lawyers and pitch teams to shape messaging
• Use client insight to tailor proposals to strategic needs
• Capture and analyse feedback to enhance future pitch content
• Leverage data tools to surface client and market trends
• Generate insights from pipeline, CRM, and analytics tools
• Provide lawyers with timely BD dashboards and reporting
• Track competitor trends and client movements to shape actions
• Support firm‑wide BD data initiatives with a Private Equity focus

Qualifications

• Experience in business development supporting Private Equity services, preferably in professional services
• Knowledge of private equity transactions, fund formation, and market trends
• Experience supporting BD strategy development and implementation
• Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and functions
• Experience contributing to pitch materials and client proposals
• Analytical skills with ability to interpret market data and identify opportunities
• Understanding of cross‑selling strategies in professional services
• Experience using marketing technology and data tools for BD insights
• Strong communication skills with ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Knowledge of global professional services processes and shared service models

Language Requirements

• Excellent written and oral skills in French and English

Education / Qualification

• Master’s degree (or equivalent)
• Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and at least 5years of relevant experience will also be considered

Additional Skills

• Sociable
• Accessible
• Excellent communicator
• Adaptable and flexible
• Confident
• Dynamic
• Professional
• Calm
• Rigorous
• Conscientious and diligent

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from diverse candidates. We recruit on the basis of merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Selection decisions, and the reasons for those decisions, are recorded at each stage of the selection process. Selection criteria and, where appropriate, technical skills tests are in place to measure an individual’s ability for the safe and effective performance of a job. Those involved in recruitment and selection decisions and processes are also provided with guidance on diversity issues. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance. Specific experience requirements advertised on a role do not intend to preclude applications from candidates who may have more or less experience. Our intention is only to indicate a guideline as to the necessary skills for the role as described.