Director of Business Development, Legal, Compliance, and Risk

Min 15 yrs required

Full-time

No

21 1889 16th St, Denver, CO, 80202, US 21 1919 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20006, US 21 600 S. Cherry St., Suite 1100, Denver, CO, 80246, US 21 800 Nicollet Mall, Suite 2600, Minneapolis, MN, 55402, US 21 90 Woodbridge Center Drive, Suite 900, Woodbridge, NJ, 07095, US.



Director of Business Development, Legal, Compliance, and Risk - Chicago, IL

Key Responsibilities:

Develop new revenue opportunities for BDO’s legal, compliance, and risk services
Build and maintain a strong network of contacts within the legal market, including C-Suite executives and corporate counsel
Collaborate with practice leaders to create and execute business development plans for target markets
Identify and implement key business development activities to drive opportunities and cross-selling
Facilitate monthly meetings with regional and practice leaders to report on business development progress
Negotiate pricing and service delivery with potential clients
Provide feedback to national business development services on processes and tools
Coordinate with BDO Alliance USA and BDO International member firms on initiatives

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field required; advanced degree preferred (JD, MBA)
15+ years of business development/marketing experience in a professional services environment required
Prior experience in accounting, financial consulting, business advisory services, or banking preferred
Proven track record of generating C-Suite level relationships
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM tools
Advanced knowledge in sales processes and strategies
Ability to develop relationships with C-Suite executives and referral sources
Strong business acumen and understanding of BDO's business and value proposition
Excellent project management skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Strong communication and presentation skills
Willingness to travel up to 50% annually to assigned offices within the region

Salary Information:

California Range: $150,000 - $200,000
Colorado Range: $150,000 - $200,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $150,000 - $200,000
Washington Range: $150,000 - $200,000

About BDO:

BDO is a leading accounting and advisory organization with a global presence in over 160 countries.
BDO offers a flexible and supportive work environment with opportunities for advancement.
BDO's culture is centered around making meaningful connections, being curious, and making a positive difference in the world.
BDO is an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first and shares financial success with its employees.
BDO professionals provide assurance, tax, and advisory services for a diverse range of clients.
BDO is committed to delivering exceptional experiences by welcoming diverse perspectives, empowering team members, and celebrating innovation and sustainability.

Benefits:

BDO offers a comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits package, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
The ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success and provides a unique opportunity for financial growth.
BDO fully funds the annual allocation to the ESOP, with no employee contributions required.
Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

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Click here to find out more about this exciting opportunity to join BDO as the Director of Business Development, Legal, Compliance, and Risk in Chicago, IL.

the primary target markets for this activity are attorneys, mainly partners in top law firms, as well as corporate counsel, compliance, and risk professionals within corporations
bring a strong network of c-suite and legal market contacts which can be translated into new business
create and execute against business development plans in conjunction with advisory principals and managing directors in your local market for services relevant to the target market defined. )
ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, marshal resources and manage change in a matrix environment
strong business acumen with an ability to understand and communicate bdo's business, marketplace and value proposition
knowledge of contact management software including updating, maintenance and list generation
excellent project management skills
capable of working in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
excellent verbal and written communication, as well as the ability to present and facilitate
capacity to travel to the assigned offices within the region on a periodic basis to meet with business development / marketing personnel, participation in events or sales meetings, and attend regional and national meetings, as necessary (up to 50 percent annually)





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