Assistant Strategy Manager

The Assistant Strategy Manager supports business strategy formulation and drives execution, proactive opportunity spotting, and business development for a team of lawyers focused on high-profile litigation. This role involves close collaboration with the Founding Partners, Chief Strategy Officer, Partners and other members of firm-wide leadership.Note the internal job title will be Assistant Product Manager.Supervisor: Managing Director of Global ProductsLocation: Hong Kong office - five days a week in office requirementPrimary Responsibilities:Opportunity Spotting & Market Intelligence: Proactively identify emerging disputes, industry trends, and competitive insights to pursue opportunities for new business.Strategic Planning & Global Execution: Support the development and implementation of business plans, partnering with lawyers and international colleagues to drive relationship cultivation across various markets to further the firm’s strategic objectives.Project Management: Oversee the execution of firmwide strategic initiatives, ensuring the development of action plans, timely follow-ups, and adherence to deadlines.Stakeholder Preparation: Craft key messaging for firm leaders and attorneys ahead of business development meetings with potential clients and referral sources.Performance Analytics: Synthesize key business development metrics to measure and refine profit-generating initiatives.  Competitive Research & Analysis: Conduct due diligence on referral sources and potential clients to propose impactful messaging and identify opportunities for collaboration.Content & Thought Leadership: Work closely with Marketing & Communications to develop thought leadership content and steer media outreach efforts.Knowledge Sharing & Training: Collaborate with Knowledge Management & Learning to facilitate product-specific training and promote firmwide knowledge capture.Background:Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree required, with 2-3 years of experience in a professional services organization or similar. Ideally a background in Finance and/or Accounting, plus an intertest in financial markets and investment/funds management.AI Tools: familiarity with, or desire to learn AI tools to drive productivity, research market trends and drive relationship management.Analytical & Data-Driven Mindset: Experience with data analysis and AI driven visualization tools is a plus.Time Management & Prioritization: Ability to navigate and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality execution.Intellectual Curiosity: Proactive in asking questions, seeking insights, and developing subject-matter expertise.Operational Excellence: Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; exceptional attention to detail; ability to anticipate needs and follow through effectively.Relationship Management: Commitment to cultivating relationships across the firm with professionalism...