Business Intelligence Coord

About Kirkland & Ellis

Kirkland & Ellis LLP is a preeminent, full-service law firm with offices around the world and a staff as diverse as the practice areas we support. Our clients range from Fortune 100 companies to medium and small corporations, financial institutions, and private equity firms.  Known for our commitment to excellence, Kirkland strives to provide superior service to our clients as well as our fellow employees. From Information Technology to Human Resources, Paralegal Services to Business Development, Kirkland offers non-attorney professionals challenging careers in a variety of functional areas. Whether starting or growing your career, Kirkland can offer a performance-driven culture filled with bright and innovative teams of co-workers.

Essential Job Functions

Kirkland & Ellis is seeking a Coordinator to support the Business Intelligence (BI) efforts of the Firm, as part of the Marketing & Business Development Department. This position will report to the BI Manager in New York with an additional guidance from the Global BI Associate Director and the New York Business Development Director. The BI group operates alongside 135 diverse problem-solvers and advisers dedicated to Kirkland’s overall business development, marketing and communications function. Our international team provides seamless service to some of the brightest minds in the legal industry, with an emphasis on quality, innovation and responsiveness.

Business Intelligence is one of the fastest-growing areas in the Firm, pairing information with insight to equip our partners with vital knowledge and drive new business initiatives forward.  Key responsibilities include mining a variety of resources to create intelligence briefings, compiling competitive metrics, and providing research support for cross-marketing and targeting projects. Attention to detail is imperative. You must have strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to absorb, refine, and concisely convey complex information. This position will also be involved in some of the BI team’s proactive market monitoring initiatives, and will have a seat at the table to inform these efforts. From time to time, general research, organizational, and/or administrative tasks may also be assigned.

You will need to work independently while making intelligent, informed decisions. A successful candidate will be someone who can anticipate needs and take initiative. This position will focus mostly on Kirkland’s Transactional practice, and you should have general knowledge of how private equity firms function, as well as an understanding of the basic elements of an M&A transaction with the ability to distinguish between various types of deals.

Essential Functions

• Gather and vet data from various sources/databases to compile a variety of intelligence briefings, including (but not limited to):
  • company / private equity firm profiles
  • relationship intelligence documents
  • biographical dossiers
• Monitor alerts and news flow to support proactive BI team initiatives.
• Conduct research in support of cross-marketing, industry targeting, and or competitive intelligence/benchmarking projects.
• Maintain best practices with regard to data collection and mining, including internal database audits and updates.
• Manage additional research and organizational functions as assigned by management.
• Assist with various initiatives that intersect with other functional areas within the marketing context.
• Provide administrative assistance as needed to the BI Director and New York BI Manager.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education, Work Experience, Skills

• A Bachelor’s degree and at least three years’ experience is required, preferably in a legal, finance-related, or professional services organization.
• Excellent client service orientation and listening skills, with comfort interacting with key Business Development and senior Firm personnel.
• Proven ability to organize and manage a diverse range of projects, prioritizing multiple tasks with competing deadlines (at times in high-pressure situations).
• Meticulous methods of information acquisition and compilation (including the use of online information databases, tools and resources).
• Excellent written communication skills and impeccable attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills to cultivate meaningful team and stakeholder relationships. Diplomacy, intellectual curiosity, and a positive attitude/sense of humor is preferred.

Technologies/Software

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, particularly an expertise with Excel, PowerPoint and Word, is required. Candidates must complete an Excel and PowerPoint test.
• Experience with Adobe and SharePoint are preferred. Working knowledge of Chrome River and/or InterAction is a plus.

Work Environment

This job operates in a fast-paced, professional office environment. A poised demeanor and adaptability are important. Occasional overtime work may be needed.

How to Apply

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