Business Development Administrator

OVERVIEW

The Maples Group is a standard bearer in financial and legal services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms and international corporations. Our distinction flows from our carefully curated team: 2,500+ professionals characterised by tenacity, ethics and exacting excellence. We hire smart and sharpen smarter; arming talent with best-in-class resources and skills. Operating in key financial centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, our international presence offers a unique springboard for career development and cross-cultural immersion. Our side-by-side financial and legal services are similarly ripe for interdisciplinary learning and growth. The Maples Group looks to add a Cayman Islands based Business Development Administrator to our team and invites eager and qualified candidates to apply. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity as we attract, retain and develop world-class talent. Who We Seek Our merit-based culture suits professionals in pursuit of boundless careers and lives. Beyond their acumen, team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing a healthy sense of drive and purpose to each interaction and to all aspects of their work. About the Role Reporting to the Business Development Executive, the Business Development Administrator works within the global law firm's Business Development & Marketing team to provide administrative assistance to the team of business development professionals supporting the practice groups. The Business Development & Marketing team brings together practice group expertise to maintain, grow and support client relationships and law firm referral relationships.

Primary responsibilities include

• Processing expense claims and monitoring budgets
• Supporting the planning and execution of overseas business development trips
• Co-ordinating attendance at industry conferences and events
• Maintaining and logging data in the firm's Client Relationship Management ("CRM") database
• Assisting with competitor, industry and event research
• Supporting the preparation of submissions for awards and legal directories
• Assisting with the preparation of credential statements, pitches and other materials

EXPERIENCE

What You Bring In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following:

• Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally gained from a professional services firm, coupled with a degree in Marketing, Business Management or a related field
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills are essential
• Candidates should be highly organised and detail focused with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Candidates should be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, being able to work on their own initiative as necessary
• Self-motivated, pro-active and driven to improve at all times
• The successful candidate must be proficient in MS applications including, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Previous experience using a client relationship management system would be advantageous