Business Research Executive

ACE Money Transfer; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Business Research Executive to enhance its product offerings. This role involves conducting in-depth market research, identifying business opportunities, and supporting cross-functional product strategies. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, 3–5 years of experience in market research within fintech, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. The position will require close collaboration with various departments to ensure effective product rollout and market penetration.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in market research or business analysis, preferably in financial services or fintech.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in research methodologies.
• Proficient in interpreting data and generating business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed market research to identify financial services trends.
• Collaborate with product and marketing teams to align insights.
• Support planning and coordination of product rollout activities.

Skills

Market research

Business analysis

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred

Tools

MS Office

Analytical tools

Job description

Position Summary:

Ace Money Transfer is expanding its product offerings to include business‑focused financial services. To support this strategic growth, the company is seeking a Business Research Executive responsible for conducting in‑depth market research, evaluating business opportunities, and generating insights that guide the successful launch and adoption of new business products.

This role plays a critical part in understanding market needs, identifying potential business clients, analysing industry trends, and supporting cross‑functional teams with data‑driven insights for effective product rollout and market penetration.

Job Responsibilities:

Market & Industry Research

• Conduct detailed market research to identify trends, customer pain points, and emerging opportunities within the financial services sector.


• Analyse competitor offerings, pricing structures, product features, and market positioning.


• Evaluate regulatory, economic, and technological factors impacting the business product landscape.


• Prepare research reports, dashboards, and presentations summarising insights and recommendations.

Business Opportunity Assessment

• Identify potential business clients and segments aligned with Ace Money Transfer’s strategic goals.


• Assess client needs, industry requirements, and potential product‑market fit.


• Support creation of segmentation models, customer personas, and opportunity prioritisation frameworks.

Product & Strategy Support

• Collaborate with product, marketing, and sales teams to align research insights with product development and go‑to‑market planning.


• Provide data‑driven recommendations for product features, pricing, partnerships, and market entry strategies.


• Assist in preparing business cases, feasibility assessments, and ROI evaluations for new product initiatives.

Launch & Execution Support

• Support planning and coordination of product rollout activities.


• Help develop targeted marketing and outreach strategies using research‑backed insights.


• Provide analytical support to the sales team, including customer profiling, lead qualification data, and competitive analysis.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with internal departments (Product, Marketing, Sales, Compliance, and Operations) to ensure smooth execution of business objectives.


• Participate in brainstorming workshops, strategy discussions, and performance review sessions.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred).


• 3–5 years of experience in market research, business analysis, or business development—preferably within financial services or fintech.

• Strong analytical skills with experience in research methodologies, data gathering, and insight generation.


• Ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into business strategies.


• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with analytical tools is a plus.

• Understanding of financial services, payments, remittances.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong interpersonal abilities to coordinate with cross‑functional teams.


• Detail‑oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple research tasks simultaneously.