Our international law firm client is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic Competitive Intelligence Analyst to assist in the development and execution of the Firm’s business development programs and initiatives. Reporting to the Associate Director of Competitive Intelligence and Marketing Analytics, the Analyst will be a core member of the Competitive Intelligence team and will collaborate closely with the Associate Directors of Business Development and other members of the Client Development department.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
*Research, compile, organise and analyse internal and external intelligence on key clients and prospects as well as industry and market trends, competitors, and industries.
*Work with the Client Development team to provide background research related to various targeting and business development initiatives.
*Work on evolving initiatives and projects to ensure up-to-date intelligence, including the generation and maintenance of targets for business development and the creation of tracking documents for offices, practices and departments.
*Create mechanisms to track information regarding key clients and prospects as well as broader markets to alert lawyers and BD about events and opportunities.
*Identify opportunities to build upon existing client relationships and maximise the breadth and depth of opportunities with existing clients.
*Provide advice to team on improving efficiencies and innovative methods for greater success in gathering and analysing intelligence, including generative AI.
*Conduct specialised research and analysis; efficiently and effectively navigate relevant resources from various sources to produce reports on a variety of subjects, practices, targets, clients, industries, geographies and markets.
*Synthesize large data sets and translate information into actionable intelligence and key insights.
*Provide research support, as needed, for client events/seminars, newsletters, client alerts, internal communications, sponsorships, cross-selling initiatives, internal experience and data management, and other tactical business development activities.
*Utilize Proskauer’s systems and databases to retrieve information and generate reports.
*Benchmark the firm’s activities against those of global and domestic competitors
*Manage and lead multiple research projects.
*Prepare and give presentations to team members and lawyers.
Qualifications
*Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree a plus.
*4-6 years of experience serving in a similar research, analytical, or business development role in a law firm or other professional services firm, preferably with offices in Europe. Or advanced degree equivalent. Data science background a plus.
*Proficiency with Microsoft Office; in particular, Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Power BI and other data visualization tools a plus.
*Experience navigating and utilising databases and research tools. Knowledge and experience with Capital IQ, Bloomberg Terminal, Bloomberg Law, PitchBook, Reorg Research, Debtwire, Mergermarket, FactSet, LexisNexis, Westlaw, Lexis Newsdesk, Pirical, SEC filings, InterAction, Foundation a plus.
*Excellent analytical, critical thinking and organisational skills.
*Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with members of the Client Development team, other departments and lawyers firm-wide.
*Work well independently and as a member of a team; able to interact collaboratively and successfully across organisational departments and levels.
*Adaptable, flexible and comfortable with asking questions to dispel ambiguity.
*Ability to deal with complex material and concepts and manage multiple concurrent projects as well as ability to establish and manage deadlines and prioritise appropriately.
Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

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