Business Development Manager Global Financial Markets

We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.

Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.

You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all of our teams.

Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.

Our Amsterdam office has been providing clients with the high-quality advice and legal insight for almost half a century. We combine the Firm's global standards with our in-depth expertise and network in the Dutch market and abroad. We always strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, which include major tech companies, fintech's, financial institutions, financial investors (which includes private equity and infrastructure investors), corporates from all sectors, governments, regulators, trade bodies and non-profit organisations.  

We’re looking for a Business Development Manager to support our Global Financial Markets (GFM) business in Amsterdam on temporary basis. In this role, you’ll work at the centre of one of the firm’s largest global business units, partnering with GFM leaders locally, regionally and across the global network. You’ll play a key part in driving client development, market positioning and strategic growth for a business representing a significant share of the firm’s global revenue.

What you’ll do

• Support and deliver BD and marketing plans that align with European and global GFM strategy.
• Track BD performance and ROI to help drive targeted, evidence‑based decision‑making.
• Use client, sector and market insights to identify opportunities across local, regional and global markets.
• Provide high‑quality, tailored support on significant GFM pitches, proposals and capability materials.
• Strengthen the practice’s profile through events, thought leadership and external communications.
• Collaborate with BD colleagues across Europe and the global GFM network to ensure coordination and consistency.
• Encourage the use of innovation, technology and AI to enhance efficiency and BD delivery.

What you bring

• Experience in business development, ideally in a professional services or law‑firm environment.
• Strong interest in financial markets and the work of a leading GFM practice.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and building trusted relationships.
• Clear communication, strong organisation and a proactive, practical approach.
• Academic degree in a relevant field required; Master’s preferred.

What we offer

• A role with visibility, responsibility and real impact within a globally recognised GFM business.
• A warm, collaborative Amsterdam BD team, combined with access to a global GFM network.
• Opportunity to work with market‑leading GFM partners on high‑profile, strategic matters.
• An environment built on flexibility, trust and support.
• Plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and grow within a fast‑moving, ambitious team.

If you’re keen to jump in, getting up to speed quickly and enjoy making a difference, we’d love to speak with you. Interested? You can contact our Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist Jet van Os via [email protected] or 0618763252 or submit your CV and cover letter to apply.

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