Business Intelligence Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London seeks a Business Development Strategic Intelligence Manager to enhance strategic decision-making through actionable intelligence. The role involves managing market insights, supporting BD efforts, and translating data into clear recommendations. Ideal for data-driven strategists with strong analytical skills and experience in business intelligence.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in research or strategic BD role in professional services.
• Strong Excel skills and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a comprehensive client/market alert system.
• Provide in-depth company and sector research and competitive analysis.
• Influence firm-wide strategy with research into trends and growth areas.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication

Data interpretation

Education

Experience in business intelligence

Tools

Excel

Data visualization tools

Job description

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Are you a data-driven strategist with a sharp eye for market trends and competitor insights? Do you thrive in fast-paced, professional environments where your research shapes strategic decision-making?

An industry-leading law firm is looking for a Business Development Strategic Intelligence Manager to join its high-performing Business Development & Marketing team.

About the Role

Reporting into the Associate Director of Business Development & Marketing, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering timely and actionable intelligence to senior stakeholders. Your responsibilities include managing an alert system, tracking key clients and targets, benchmarking against competitors, and identifying growth opportunities. Your insights will help steer strategic decisions across the firm.

You’ll collaborate closely with BD leads, partners, and global intelligence colleagues to refine processes, identify market white space, and prioritize BD efforts. This role offers a unique opportunity to merge analytical depth with commercial impact.

Key Responsibilities

1. Build and manage a comprehensive client/market alert system.
2. Provide in-depth company and sector research, market insights, and competitive analysis.
3. Support BD targeting programmes and identify opportunities for growth.
4. Benchmark against competitors using league tables, transactions, litigation data, and market news.
5. Translate complex datasets into clear, actionable stories using data visualization tools.
6. Influence firm-wide strategy with research into trends, sectors, and growth areas.

What You Bring

1. Strong Excel and data interpretation skills (pivot tables, lookups, etc.).
2. Analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into strategic recommendations.
3. Experience with business research tools and databases.
4. Excellent communication skills – able to influence and inform stakeholders at all levels.
5. Comfortable working independently and within a collaborative team structure.
6. Exposure to financial reporting, SEC filings, or corporate intelligence is a plus.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a research, business intelligence, or strategic BD role – ideally in professional or financial services.