BD Manager (Cap Market & Finance) – Asia

A leading global law firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to join their Capital Markets team in Singapore, with a particular focus on Debt Capital Markets (DCM) and support for the Financial Restructuring Group (FRG). This is an exceptional opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and executing business development strategies that drive growth, foster client relationships, and enhance cross-team collaboration.

• Join a globally recognised legal services provider with opportunities to collaborate across 30 offices in 20 countries, ensuring your work has both local impact and international reach.
• Benefit from a supportive, inclusive culture that prioritises wellbeing, professional development, and custom-fit career paths tailored to your talents and aspirations.
• Be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to driving revenue growth through data-led intelligence, innovative business development initiatives, and strong client-centric strategies.

What you'll do:

• Develop and implement comprehensive business development plans for Capital Markets with a particular emphasis on Debt Capital Markets while also supporting Financial Restructuring Group initiatives.
• Align local business development activities with global strategies to ensure consistency and maximise opportunities for growth across all practice areas.
• Build and maintain strong networks within global business development teams as well as the broader marketing function to facilitate knowledge sharing and interconnectivity.
• Identify new opportunities for cross-selling by collaborating closely with wider global practice teams and leveraging market intelligence.
• Provide high-quality input into win strategies including pitch documents and panel submissions for Capital Markets matters to help secure new mandates.
• Drive relationships with sector-focused business development teams to foster growth in priority sectors through targeted go-to-market campaigns.
• Leverage data-driven insights for horizon scanning, opportunity spotting, pipeline management, and proactive client engagement within Capital Markets.
• Gather and analyse market information as well as client feedback to inform ongoing business development strategies and monitor external trends relevant to the practice area.
• Utilise technology platforms, tools, and data infrastructure to generate actionable insights that support targeted business development activities.
• Ensure alignment with global processes by maximising the use of shared resources and tools available throughout the organisation.

What you bring:

• Demonstrated experience in business development within legal services or related professional services environments focused on capital markets or similar practice areas.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing effective business development strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Experience identifying growth opportunities through collaboration across global teams while driving interconnectivity between offices.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in leveraging data insights for informed decision-making in business development activities.
• Ability to provide strategic input into pitch documents and panel submissions that contribute towards winning new mandates.
• Experience building productive relationships with sector teams to facilitate cross-selling opportunities across different practice groups.
• Knowledge of utilising technology platforms, tools, and data infrastructure to enhance the effectiveness of business development initiatives.
• Familiarity with gathering market intelligence as well as monitoring industry trends relevant to capital markets or financial restructuring practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills enabling you to nurture internal stakeholder relationships as well as external client partnerships within a diverse environment.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career in business development within capital markets to new heights while making a real impact on a global scale, this is your chance—apply now!

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd
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