Job Title Manager, Markets & Growth - Financial Services Location Sydney Description Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a determination to go beyond the ordinary by outpacing change. We have a community of 4800 people across over 30 offices globally and are a trusted adviser to top corporates, financial institutions and governments. What sets us apart is our ambition for our people and our clients. What makes Ashurst a great place to work? Flexible work options Market leading parental leave of 26 weeks paid leave irrespective of gender Health and wellbeing benefits, gym membership and corporate health plans Genuine opportunities to grow your career through secondments or global opportunities Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including tailored professional development for all employees, coaching, mentoring and study support for further education We have a strong commitment to social impact, demonstrated by our extensive volunteering and pro-bono opportunities, as well as our award-winning social inclusion and mobility programs We are committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The Opportunity Ashurst's Markets & Growth (M&G) team is located in major cities across EMEA, Asia Pacific and the US. We execute the firm's strategy and drive profitable growth with a specific focus on our chosen industries, markets and clients. We focus on industry solutions and client experience, driving campaigns, leveraging client insights, and managing strategic initiatives to service our client's needs. This is a key role in the M&G team, responsible for supporting industry collaboration, growth and client engagement. Reporting into the Industry Senior Manager, the individual will work closely with the Australia Financial Services Industry stakeholders to support the Financial Services strategy across the region. The position requires close collaboration across the Clients, Markets and Growth function to bring a comprehensive "whole of Firm" approach to our clients. Core responsibilities: Strategic Planning & Execution, Opportunity Identification & Management, Client Development & Management, Industry Management and CMG best practice leadership A full job description including a breakdown of responsibilities can be found attached to the role on our careers page https://www.ashurst.com/en/careers/ We are interested in hearing from people who have: Previous experience professional services / industry business development environment Demonstrated experience for both coaching teams and managing major projects and/or initiatives Commercial awareness and an innovative mind-set for developing and evolving ways of working Strong interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build trusting relationships with the partnership and business services. Excellent verbal and written communication with the ability to effectively interact with peers and influence internal clients including senior stakeholders Ability to synthesise information to identify opportunities and solve complex problems. Previous experience in a client facing capacity including client listening experience Ability to influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organisation with strong executive presence Industry specific experience and knowledge highly regarded. We value diverse perspectives at Ashurst, so even if you don't feel you meet all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply. If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, please contact: globalresourcing@ashurst.com for a confidential conversation. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Ashurst. We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies. LI-HYBRID Additional Documents Job Description Download
