Senior Business Development Manager - Financial & Fintech Advisory

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Business Development Manager – SAGE based in any of our U.S. offices. The Objective As a Business Development Manager for our Strategic Advisory & Government Enforcement (SAGE) business unit, you will be instrumental in driving revenue opportunities and enhancing the firm's market presence. You will work closely with sector and practice leaders to develop and execute go-to-market strategies that align with our firm and business unit OKRs. What will I do? The Senior Business Development Manager will provide marketing and business development expertise and strategic support to our Financial & Fintech Advisory team and other practice groups in the SAGE business unit. You will collaborate with senior leaders and team members to create actionable business plans, develop metrics to track progress, and deliver thought leadership that positions the firm as a destination resource for regulatory, compliance and enforcement advisory services. Your role will also involve supporting pitch strategies, client insights, event management and integrated storytelling to effectively communicate our sector capabilities. Our ideal candidate will have Strong track record in strategic planning, client service, and team collaboration, with a deep understanding of regulatory, compliance and enforcement issues related to financial services and fintech. How will I spend my time? You will spend most of your time on these responsibilities: Strategic Collaboration: Work with Communications and other Business Development teams to develop and execute multi‑channel campaigns that solidify the firm's reputation as a destination practice for regulatory and enforcement matters, build awareness of new and expanded capabilities and open doors to client conversations. Pitch Development: Assist partners and client teams in developing pitch strategies and differentiated value propositions based on market and sector capabilities. Content Creation: Lead the drafting of marketing collateral, presentations, bespoke pitches and RFP responses; assist attorneys with content drafting, review and dissemination. Client Engagement: Support SAGE partners with strategic in‑person or virtual pitches, guiding them through best practice approaches. Market Intelligence: Collaborate with Research and Business Intelligence teams to share market insights and uncover revenue opportunities. Database Management: Ensure the collection and maintenance of attorney experience and client information in Orrick's experience database. Event Coordination: Provide strategic input on events, sponsorships, and CLEs, in collaboration with the Events team. Internal Communication: Help communicate our SAGE stories internally and cultivate cross‑selling opportunities, including overseeing a library of key data points and metrics. Qualifications Experience: 8+ years of marketing or business development experience, preferably in a legal or professional services environment. Leadership: Ability to coordinate the work of cross‑function project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Strategic Decision Making: Superb judgment and decision‑making capabilities with a strategic mindset. Project Management: Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Conflict Resolution: Highly skilled in resolving conflicts and handling challenging interpersonal situations with diplomacy. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and confidently engage with firm, practice and department leadership. Problem Solving: Outstanding ability to analyze complex workstreams and develop efficient mitigation strategies. Technical Skills: High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience with legal marketing and research systems; proficiency with generative AI tools. Education: Four‑year college degree or equivalent experience required; MBA preferred. Compensation and Benefits The expected salary range for this position is between: New York City, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco: $147,000 – $220,000 Washington DC, Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Monica, Sacramento, Boston, and Seattle: $132,000 – $210,000 All Other US Locations: $119,000 – $200,000 Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job‑related factors that may include, but are not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, and geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by firm and individual performance. We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life; robust mental well‑being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short‑ and long‑term disability and industry‑leading parental leave benefits; health savings account contributions (with applicable medical plan); flexible spending accounts; and a 401(k) program. This role will receive compensated time off through our Flexible Time Off program, and paid holidays. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. #J-18808-Ljbffr Orrick