Senior Business Development Executive.

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 Senior Business Development Executive 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
The Senior Business Development Executive will serve as a trusted member of the Investment Funds practice group. Reporting to the Senior Business Development Manager, this role will have an important role to play in contributing to the development and execution of practice group strategy and will provide strategic and operational support to the business development function, supporting the future growth and success of the business. Main responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Strategic planning
• Work closely with the Senior Business Development Manager to support the implementation of BD plans aligned to practice group objectives
• Track and report on business development activities, helping to capture outcomes, follow-up actions and ROI where possible
• Use internal BD and marketing technologies and databases to support planning, targeting, execution and measurement
• Coordinate planning and activation for Investment Funds events, sponsorships, client briefings, referrer events, conferences and profile-raising initiatives
• Project manage agreed legal directory submissions, including submission timetables, partner input, deal highlights, referee coordination and interview preparation
Business development & client relationship management
• Support business development activity across assigned practices, working proactively with partners to target and develop new and existing clients in line with BD plans and relevant CRM programmes
• Support the planning and coordination of BD and CRM trips, including briefing packs and client research
• Support the preparation of high‑quality credentials, tailored proposals, pitches and RFP responses, ensuring strategic positioning, consistency and timely delivery
• Maintain and update CRM data, including client and target lists, pipeline activity and reporting
• Monitor market, client and competitor developments and share relevant insights with the BD team and lawyers to support planning and targeting activity
Management and coordination
• Work closely with the Senior Business Development Manager to prioritise activity, manage deadlines, coordinate partner input and ensure the effective execution of the funds BD plan
• Coordinate effectively with the Business Development Administrator to ensure the seamless execution of logistics, document formatting, scheduling, data entry, list management, CRM updates and related administrative support
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the firm
• Contribute to team projects and cross-functional initiatives, developing BD knowledge through collaboration and hands-on experience
• Support ad hoc strategic projects outside of day-to-day responsibilities that benefit the wider function and firm

EXPERIENCE

What You Bring
In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the successful applicant will have the ability to engage credibly with all members of the organisation with enthusiasm and initiative. They will be able to provide strategic as well as operational support and be an excellent communicator with good organisational and team player skills. Attention to detail and the ability to handle a consistent and varied workload is essential. The individual's skills and experience will include:
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in a business development and/or marketing role in professional services, with knowledge of the finance or legal industry, B2B audiences and relevant BD and marketing tactics
• Educated to Bachelor's degree level or relevant professional qualifications
• Experience with InterAction or similar CRM systems, including the ability to maximise data value and support meaningful reporting
• A collaborative team player with the ability to build strong relationships within the Marketing team, both locally and globally
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Strong project management, organisational, time management and administrative skills
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a positive, solution-focused attitude
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to understand and respond quickly to the needs of internal stakeholders
• The ability to manage multiple ongoing projects simultaneously, including associated deadlines and budgets, while remaining calm under pressure and applying logical and creative problem-solving
• Strong service orientation, including responsiveness, clear expectation-setting, thoughtful questioning, solution development and ownership of issues through to resolution

BENEFITS & REWARDS

The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical)
• Competitive vacation packages
• Educational assistance and professional development programmes
• Savings or pension plan
• Life insurance
• Travel insurance
• Global mental wellness programme
• Sports clubs and social events