The Business Development Analyst will work closely with his/her colleagues in the Business Development Department (BD) and across the firm’s other operational departments to support the implementation of proactive business development initiatives and deliver high-quality reporting and analysis to key stakeholders. A primary objective of the position is to help monitor and track key client and target client relationships and opportunities to position the firm and its attorneys for new business opportunities.
The position requires intellectual curiosity, the ability to think critically and strategically about a range of topics and issues, and exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing, updating and monitoring news alerts on various clients and prospects through available firm resources
• Assist in the collection of competitive data, market and company research and industry trends
• Assist with the collection and analysis of internal and external data used to identify potential business opportunities 
• Identify, analyze and synthesize, information from various sources in a clear, concise manner
• Work with the firm’s Business Intelligence team to coordinate in-depth research on a range of companies, industries and trends on behalf of BD and the firm’s attorneys
• Support the maintenance of various new and existing prospecting trackers and tools
• Create and maintain coverage list and regularly report on opportunities
• Develop strong familiarity with internal systems to compliment external research
• Collaborate with members of BD to obtain an understanding of the firm’s practice areas and departments, matters, competitors and other factors that could influence the direction of research efforts
• Obtain high degree of understanding of select partners, practices, clients and prospects, as assigned, in order to be able to proactively identify and advance actionable information to BD colleagues and attorneys
• Performs other related duties as assigned