Banking & Financial Institutions Sector Growth Manager at Allens

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sector Growth Management, Client Relationship Management, Market Insight Analysis, Industry Trend Analysis, Client Intelligence Gathering, Strategy Development, Client Feedback Collection, Stakeholder Coaching, Relationship Building, Team Driving, Communication, Facilitation, Project Management, Political Awareness, Judgment, Innovation

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Your role At Allens, our business teams are specialists in their field, using deep expertise to solve critical client and business challenges. You will be part of our Clients and Growth team, based in Sydney or Melbourne, with a dedicated focus on our Banking & Financial Institutions sector. Our team’s overarching goal is to drive growth for the firm by building, enhancing and protecting our brand, networks and relationships. We are committed to cultivating client experiences that deliver genuine value, supported by strong sector insight and market understanding. As the Banking & Financial Institutions Sector Growth Manager, you will act as a conduit between our Banking and Finance clients and the firm, bringing market insights, industry trends and client intelligence into Allens to inform how we service and grow our client relationships. You will also be responsible for: Developing a deep understanding of Banking & Finance sector and sharing this understanding across the firm. Bringing sector-specific insights into client strategy development, while working closely with the Client Relationship Managers that support within the sector. Conducting regular client feedback to spot opportunities and ensure that Allens is delivering consistently excellent service to clients. Coaching partners, lawyers and practice executives on best practice client relationship management and the role each of them has to play in enhancing the client experience, strengthening client relationships and growing work Building your own strong relationships across our key clients to help ensure the client's needs are being met. Driving efficient and connected client teams: maintaining routine and momentum to strengthen and grow client relationships. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. At Allens we have a hybrid working structure, typically 60% in the office and 40% from home. We would be happy to discuss any other flexible working arrangements that best support you. About you You will have: Proven experience in a dedicated sector role and/or dedicated client relationship manager role, ideally within professional services. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple clients, build strong relationships, and identify opportunities that drive revenue growth. A strategic mindset with the confidence to challenge the status quo and propose innovative solutions. Exceptional communication, facilitation, and project management skills to engage stakeholders effectively. Political awareness and sound judgment, with experience navigating complex stakeholder environments and influencing key decisions. A proactive approach to generating ideas and fostering an innovative culture that creates added value for clients. Strong collaboration skills, bringing people together to build momentum and deliver results. Energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism, combined with a commitment to excellence and a positive attitude. A desire to learn, grow, network, mentor others Your development In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness, and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations. Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world. Our perks Our benefits include: Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program. Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families. Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home. Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy – 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition. Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people. Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs. How to apply? We'd love to hear from you so please click "apply now"! If you would like to find out more, please visit "This is Allens" or listen to our Allens Confidential podcast to hear real stories from real people about life at Allens. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please reach out to Olivia Newport, Talent Acquisition Consultant - olivia.newport@allens.com.au. At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at careers@allens.com.au. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align, please express your interest by emailing us at careers@allens.com.au. The right role for you might be just around the corner! At Allens, we've been building legal careers for 200 years; longer than any other firm in Australia. The impact of our people extends to almost every sphere of business, government, the judiciary and the wider legal profession. We continue to provide opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds to build outstanding careers and shape the world around them. Through our alliance with Linklaters, we work in a global network of 40 offices in 25 countries. Our size and global reach provide exceptional opportunities for career development, including both on-the-job learning and formal training and development opportunities. Our commitment to high performance is balanced with a focus on wellbeing, with a culture that's inclusive, supportive and collaborative. We prioritise connection and value the unique contribution of everyone at the firm. We're proud to hold some of the world's longest ongoing client relationships, stretching back more than 180 years.

Responsibilities

The role involves acting as a conduit between Banking and Finance clients and the firm, integrating market insights and industry trends to inform client servicing and growth strategies. Responsibilities include developing deep sector understanding, conducting client feedback, coaching staff on relationship management, and driving efficient client teams to strengthen relationships.