Manager, Market & Competitive Insights

Market & Competitive Insights Manager | London, Hybrid working available - 4 days a week in the office | Excellent Salary + Benefits

The Company hiring a Market & Competitive Insights Manager

A leading international law firm, recognised for its strength in complex cross-border work, is seeking a Market & Competitive Insights Manager to join its global research and intelligence function. The role offers direct exposure to the firm's senior leadership, with insight work that shapes client strategy, business planning and long-term growth priorities. It is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded research professional to raise the profile of a function that sits at the heart of the firm's growth agenda.

Key Responsibilities of the Market & Competitive Insights Manager

• Deliver strategic market intelligence - Produce sharp client, sector and competitor analysis, briefings and reports that identify growth opportunities and inform senior leadership decisions.
• Support business development and growth - Partner with business development teams and partners on client targeting, pitches, client profiles and benchmarking to support lateral hiring.
• Advise senior stakeholders with confidence - Present clear findings and recommendations to partners and management, acting as a trusted expert on priority sectors and competitor activity.
• Shape data, AI and tooling - Collaborate with business intelligence colleagues to develop digital research products, harnessing AI, analytics and leading intelligence platforms.
• Lead team and research partners - Guide a global intelligence team and an outsourced research provider, managing complex projects end to end and coaching colleagues in best practice.

Skills & Attributes of the Market & Competitive Insights Manager

• Extensive research and analysis experience - 7 or more years in market or competitive intelligence within consulting, investment banking, professional services or corporate settings.
• Strong financial data expertise - Confident user of platforms such as Mergermarket, Capital IQ, PitchBook and Bloomberg, as well as excellent Excel and powerpoint skills.
• Compelling insight storyteller - Turns complex data into concise, persuasive narratives and visuals for partner and board-level audiences.
• Influential stakeholder manager - A credible adviser who builds lasting cross-functional relationships and works effectively across global, multicultural teams.
• Commercial and leadership capability - Strong grasp of professional services economics and competitive positioning, with a degree (MBA desirable) and experience developing high-performing teams.

Applications can only be considered from those eligible to live & work in the UK without restriction.

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