A leading global asset manager is seeking an experienced Market Intelligence professional to contribute to the development of a greenfield site within the business. This newly-created position will play a critical role in shaping the firm’s commercial direction. This is initially a 12-month contract, with the view to be extended and/or potentially made permanent with a subsequent team build-out, in line with company success.
Key responsibilities:
* Provide rigorous, evidence-based assessments of markets, products, and competitors to inform key decisions across the organisation.
* Identify shifts in investor behaviour and industry dynamics to keep the firm ahead of the curve.
* Maintain up-to-date competitive data and peer comparisons to inform internal positioning and strategic choices.
* Research emerging trends and new product themes to ensure the firm stays at the forefront of innovation and evaluate the commerciality of the existing shelf.
* Stakeholder Support: Deliver insights and competitive positioning to Sales teams; Identify market opportunities and gaps for Investment teams; Support new product launches and go-to-market plans; Contribute to marketing strategies and campaign content with data-driven insights.
Candidate Profile:
* Prior comprehensive experience in marketing intelligence, competitor analysis, market research etc. with a proven record of supporting product launches and business growth initiatives.
* Proficiency in interpreting data and identifying patterns through performance benchmarking and peer group analysis.
* Ability to see the bigger picture and support business planning, product gap analysis, and resource allocation.
* Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to share insights with internal stakeholders to support business goals.
* Experience of using datasets such Morningstar, Broadridge etc. to create user-friendly reports.
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