Our client, a prestigious law firm, is looking for a Competitive Intelligence Analyst.
East coast candidates considered only if they are willing to work west coast hours. This is a full time regular position with excellent benefits.
Position summary: Under the supervision of the Competitive Intelligence Manager and Research Services Director, the Analyst will conduct in-depth research and analysis of companies, industries, markets, technologies and competitors using a comprehensive variety of print and online tools and resources. The Analyst will formulate, develop and communicate insightful and actionable intelligence to aid strategic decision making to drive business development, profitability, growth, client retention and other business opportunities.
Position Responsibilities:
Skills and Experience:
Required:
Preferred
East coast candidates considered only if they are willing to work west coast hours. This is a full time regular position with excellent benefits.
Position summary: Under the supervision of the Competitive Intelligence Manager and Research Services Director, the Analyst will conduct in-depth research and analysis of companies, industries, markets, technologies and competitors using a comprehensive variety of print and online tools and resources. The Analyst will formulate, develop and communicate insightful and actionable intelligence to aid strategic decision making to drive business development, profitability, growth, client retention and other business opportunities.
Position Responsibilities:
- Conduct in-depth, tailored research and analysis of companies, industries, technologies, markets and competitors to uncover key actionable information such as insights, trends to support business development, profitability, growth, client retention and other business opportunities
- Distribute weekly/monthly financing reports specific to industries and/or geographies, as well as additional news monitoring projects
- Keep abreast of news and events related to firm clients/industries/verticals/competitors; proactively distribute topical reports and developments when appropriate
- Assist in developing advanced current awareness services relating to clients, targets, industries, competitors and other topics for business development and market visibility opportunities
- Assist in the evaluation and selection of CI systems and tools and keep up to date in developments and best practices in the CI field
- Assist in developing the mission and vision for the CI team, formulating processes and developing best practices
- Assist in promoting, developing and maturing the Research Services’ CI function to all relevant practice groups, leadership and selected support departments including Marketing and Business Development
- Assist in IS/KM projects implementing products and services where CI is a component or CI skills are relevant
- Assist in IS/KM projects implementing products and services where business/matter data are a component or data skills are relevant
- Prepare presentation materials and make effective presentations when required
- Represent IS in the local office, both at Tech Lounges and at firm wide events
- Participate in special projects as needed
- All other duties as assigned or required
Skills and Experience:
Required:
- 2+ year’s competitive intelligence experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- Thorough knowledge of market analysis/business/competitive intelligence resources and marketing and business terminology
- Knowledge and experience conducting research using external tools such as PitchBook, Capital IQ, Deal Point Data, Mergermarket, Westlaw Monitor Suite, Manzama, Bloomberg Law etc. and mining internal data in CRMs, business intelligence and financial systems
- Experience working within the legal services sector
Preferred
- Master of Library/Information Science Degree
- JD