BD Manager, Capital Markets - Derivatives & Structured Products

BD Manager, Capital Markets - Derivatives & Structured Products

Linklaters is a global law firm, providing legal services in 20 countries and through 30 offices.

We are looking for a business development specialist to accelerate profitable growth for our Capital Markets practice, with particular focus on Derivatives and Structured Products. You will work collaboratively with lawyers and global Business Development & Marketing colleagues to identify strategic opportunities, deliver data-led intelligence, drive cross-selling, and lead client-centric initiatives.

• Develop and implement BD strategies and plans to position Linklaters as a market leader in Derivatives & Structured Products.
• Ensure client targeting and growth strategies align with the firm's global priorities.
• Strengthen relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, and facilitate cross-selling across practices and regions.
• Drive and leverage data insights for horizon scanning, opportunity spotting, and pipeline management.
• Lead on market-leading pitch and panel submissions, contributing strategic input to win work for the practice.
• Monitor external trends and gather market intelligence to inform BD activities.
• Maximise use of technology, data tools, and global resources to deliver proactive, targeted insights.
• Collaborate directly with global product teams to build and maintain a strong network across offices and the BDM function.

• Proven business development experience within professional services, specifically in Capital Markets with exposure to Derivatives and Structured Products.
• Deep understanding of derivatives markets, structured finance products, regulatory frameworks, and market dynamics.
• Track record of developing and executing strategies to deliver organisational growth.
• Experience working across global teams and leveraging international resources for BD effectiveness.
• Strong analytical ability in using data and market intelligence for BD decision-making.
• Confident relationship builder, with skills in fostering cross-selling opportunities and supporting high-impact pitches.
• Degree in marketing, business or a related field (advanced qualifications in leadership or marketing preferred).

This role is based at the Linklaters London office with a hybrid working model available.

Joining Team Linklaters will see you qualify for a range of benefits designed to reward the vital contribution you'll be making to our success. These include:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Free in-house fitness centre and subsidised health club memberships
• Free onsite GP service and periodic health assessments

• Pension and flexible savings options
• Income protection and life assurance
• Mortgage advice and will-writing services

• Electric car and cycle to work schemes
• Emergency family care
• Additional holiday/birthday leave
• Maternity/paternity/shared parental leave
• Travel insurance and season ticket loan
• Option to join sports and social clubs, as well as our employee networks groups (such as our Gender Equality Network, With Pride, or Social Mobility Networks)

If you think this role would suit you, please click apply below. We look forward to hearing from you!

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Legal

Legal Services