Senior 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. 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 Dublin based Senior 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

The Senior Business Development Executive will serve as a trusted practice group advisor for Ireland. Reporting to the Regional Head of Business Development, this role will have an important role to play in contributing to the development and execution of practice group strategy and will provide strategic and operational support to the Dublin-based business development function, supporting the future growth and success of the business. Main responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Strategic planning

• Work closely with practice leaders and the Regional Head of BD to define, implement and measure growth strategies aligned to practice group objectives
• Develop practical, data-led plans and budget proposals
• Set clear, measurable objectives and KPIs for assigned practices; run the annual planning and budgeting cycle and contribute to budgets for practice and lawyer activity
• Track and report on business development activities, demonstrating ROI where possible
• Confidently use internal marketing technologies and databases for planning, targeting and measurement
• Work with the global and regional Marketing team to develop engaging content for marketing campaigns, collateral, digital and other marketing tactics
• Identify, evaluate, and oversee strategic sponsorships and speaking opportunities at conferences and seminars for assigned practice groups
• Manage and compile legal directory submissions with the partners and helping the partners prepare for interviews with legal directory rese