Assistant Director Business Development, Deloitte Discovery, Financial Advisory

Job Description

Your opportunity Fraud, bribery and corruption - its just another day at the office for our Forensic Technology experts. This is your opportunity to lead business development in our Discovery business and become a part of a thriving, industry leading Forensic Technology team. Deloittes global industry and technical expertise yields a more intelligent approach to eDiscovery, Data Management and Analytics. Our insight into client needs enables us to reduce both cost and risk, whilst establishing a tailored, robust and repeatable process for the future. As a multinational organisation we can offer you both breadth and depth of experience in a rapidly evolving market. Todays highly competitive marketplace continues to present challenges for any business development team. Building client relationships, promoting solutions and scoping engagements in an ever changing environment demands an agile approach to business development strategies and implementation approaches. As an Assistant Director within our team, you will actively seek to meet such challenges with energy, creativity and enthusiasm. Are you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more. If this is relevant for you, just let your recruiter know when you make your application. Your role The Discovery team processes, analyses and produces a variety of data types in response to regulator requests, litigation procedures or investigations. We support corporates and their legal teams throughout the document review process helping to shape the review strategy and leveraging advancements in technology to gain efficiencies, thereby reducing the cost of review. We utilise industry leading software platforms, supplemented with our in-house developed enhancements and our extensive experience in the effective deployment of the tools, to meet the most challenging and wide reaching data discovery requests. Further, Deloitte delivers a fully integrated Contract Management solution that begins with the detailed analysis of an organisations existing agreement/contract management function and processes. The bespoke recommendations that follow help to set out the basis of a long-term managed service or assist analysis during M&A transactions.. Our technology and experienced technical PMO capability streamlines the contract creation, negotiation, execution and long-term management of an organisations contract portfolio. You will have a proven B2B sales track record ideally within the legal industry and will work closely with the Sales Director to build client pipeline that translates to downstream revenues in line with agreed targets. Drawing on your legal and commercial experience, you will understand our client needs and creatively apply Deloittes technology solutions to deliver sustainable benefits. You will play a key role on the preparation of client proposals and will take responsibility for leading client presentations. Working strategically, you will be designing programmes of operational and technological change for our delivery teams to subsequently act upon. You will be providing advice and guidance to new clients and will deepen those relationships to become their trusted advisor. This is a senior role in the business and requires a committed Assistant Director who is seeking to help build the business over the long term. You will be expected to develop the teams Discovery and Contract Management capabilities alongside taking the lead role in new business generation. You will be working directly with clients throughout the business development lifecycle and developing long term client relationships. With a continual focus on results, you will be able to identify additional opportunities and have responsibility for securing further business and downstream revenues. As a leading multinational organisation, our approach to rewarding people is based on a simple belief. High performance - whatever your level - deserves to be rewarded. In addition to providing extensive training opportunities, and personal opportunities, you will receive a competitive salary, pension and flexible benefits. Your work, your choice At Deloitte we believe the best impact is the value we add, not the hours we sit at our desks. We carefully consider agile ways of working, both formal and informal, that allow for the best impact for our people and our clients. Please speak to your recruiter about the working pattern that works best for you. If the working pattern you are looking for is not specifically indicated below, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements. Location: Your base will be at a Deloitte London office, however travel will be required for client-based projects. We work across a number of different industries with a variety of clients in locations across Europe and the globe. Work pattern: Core hours are 35 per week. This is a permanent role. Your professional experience To be considered for this role, you must have the following skills and experience: • Experience in the legal technology sector • Proven interest and experience in the convergence of technology and the law • Adopts a strategic thinking approach • Is a spirited advocate for change • Recognised as a trusted business advisor by key client contacts • Ability to scope propositions that lead to profitable delivery of engagements • Proven track record of meeting business development targets • Strong analytical and problem solving skills • Proven stakeholder management and interpersonal skills • Commitment to development of the team and supporting their career development • Excellent communication, presentation and proposal writing skills. The following will be considered an advantage: • A good understanding of the eDiscovery market • Experience as a sales practitioner in the technology sector. • Consulting services experience and project delivery within a large consultancy firm. Your service line: Financial Advisory Advising clients in the moments that define their business takes multiple layers of expertise. Much more than due-diligence, this is about diverse teams of specialists coming together, crossing service lines and international borders to tackle the many, complex issues involved in major transactions. And we have one of the broadest networks in the business. Here, youll find fascinating, career-building projects, market leading approaches, cutting-edge resources, huge clients and inspirational colleagues. As well as opportunities to develop a deep industry or product specialism. Personal Independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. 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