Director of Business Development
ConnectMe Capital, llc - boston, MA
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ConnectMe Capital, LLC is recruiting on behalf of their client, a Securities Litigation and Advisory Firm for Pension Funds, for a dynamic Business Development role. Prior business development experience is NOT required, however you MUST have experience working with Pension Funds. Please see the details below:Business Development - Securities Litigation Solutions and AdvisoryAre you looking to pivot your career into a more dynamic role? Ready to move away from the desk and leverage your relationship-building and networking skills? This is a rare opportunity to join a small but growing firm where you'll be the first to lead business development efforts, making a significant impact from day one. The firm specializes in helping Pension Funds and Plan Sponsors meet their fiduciary obligations related to securities litigation.Key Responsibilities:• Lead Business Development: Take charge of this new business development initiative, forging and maintaining relationships with prospects and referral sources across the institutional investment landscape, with a focus on pension funds. Engage with legal counsel, boards, investment teams, consulting firms, and more.• Strategic Engagement: Utilize CRM tools to assess and prioritize leads, collaborate on RFPs and proposals, and monitor industry channels to identify new opportunities.• Networking: Attend and network at industry conferences and events to build and sustain relationships with prospects and referral sources.Qualifications:• Experience: Minimum of 6 years in roles interacting with Pension Funds, Consultants, Plan Sponsors, andor Law Firms associated with Pension Funds. This experience may come from Institutional Business Development, Sales, Relationship Management, or supporting roles such as Legal, Custody, Trust, or Treasury Operations at a Bank, or within a Plan Administrator, such as a financial services company or custodian managing Pension Funds. Accountants or Auditors with Pension Fund experience looking to transition into business development are also welcome to apply.• Knowledge Base: A strong understanding of class action suits and the associated financial flows in and out of pension funds is highly desirable.• Skill Set: You present with executive presence and are a consultative, relationship-oriented professional. You excel at networking, articulate complex ideas clearly, and have a keen attention to detail.• Work Ethic: You're hands-on and ready to manage administrative tasks, including CRM maintenance, essential for building out this function.• Industry Relationships: Existing connections with Law Firms, Consultants (e.g., Mercer), and Pension Fund Investment Committees or Boards are a significant advantage.• Travel Requirements: Willingness to travel is a must, as attendance at industry conferences and events is a key part of the role.• Education: A Bachelor's degree is required; a law degree is a plus.• Location: This is a hybrid position based in Massachusetts, and can work if you live in MA, NY, NJ, CT, RI or ME.• Benefits: Generous benefit plan include health benefits, 401k match, profit sharing and PTO!
Created: 2024-09-30