Manager, Competitive Intelligence

LSEG; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement planning

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

LSEG in Bengaluru is seeking a Manager, Competitive Intelligence to join our hybrid team. You will lead analysis of competitors, market trends, and strategic opportunities, translating data into actionable insights for executives and boards.

The role requires strong research, quantitative skills, and experience with Excel and BI tools, with collaboration across Strategy, Sales, Product, and Data teams. MBA or equivalent is preferred. Bengaluru hybrid work option available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related field; MBA preferred.
• Experience in Equity Research, Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Corporate Strategy or Consulting.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to synthesize data into insights.

Responsibilities

• Competitive Intelligence & Analysis: monitor competitor activities and strategic developments to identify trends and opportunities.
• Deliver benchmarking reports covering key players, growth, and business evolution.
• Market Research & Trends Analysis: track industry trends and customer developments affecting LSEG businesses.
• Conduct segment sizing analyses to support strategic initiatives.
• Synthesize qualitative and quantitative research into actionable insights for leadership.
• Support development of long-term strategies with data-driven assessments.
• Prepare presentations and executive reports for Board discussions.
• Develop visualizations to convey complex information clearly.
• Collaborate with Strategy, Sales, Product, and Data teams across the Group.

Skills

Competitive analysis

Market research

Market sizing

Data storytelling

Stakeholder management

Excel

PowerPoint

BI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics

MBA or equivalent

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Manager, Competitive IntelligenceJob Type: Individual ContributorLocation: Bengaluru, India [Hybrid]

About LSEG Competitive Intelligence

The Competitive Intelligence team provides actionable insight to the company on its external environment and competitive landscape. Outputs from the team includes qualitative analysis such as news bulletins, competitor profiles and segment research, as well as quantitative analysis on TAMs, segment growth and share, and benchmarking vs. peers, contributing to Investor & Board documents, M&A assessments and ad-hoc projects. The team sits within the Corporate Strategy function, which acts as a thought partner to the CEO, CFO and ExCo in steering the evolution of LSEGs group strategy, future-proofing it as a competitive business and articulating organic and inorganic growth priorities

Role Overview

You will be part of the LSEG Competitive Intelligence team and play a key role in delivering actionable insights on competitive dynamics, market trends, and growth opportunities. This role requires a blend of market research, and analytical capabilities to support executive decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Competitive Intelligence & Analysis: Monitor and analyse competitor activities, financial performance, and strategic developments to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Deliver in-depth competitive benchmarking reports, including key players, their growth, and their business evolution.
• Market Research & Trends Analysis: Track industry trends, competitor and customer developments that impact LSEGs businesses.
• Conduct segment sizing analysis to support strategic initiatives.
• Synthesize qualitative and quantitative research into actionable insights.
• Strategic Initiatives: Support the development of long-term strategies by providing data-driven insights and competitive assessments.
• Executive Reporting & Presentations: Prepare high-quality presentations and strategic reports for executive leadership and Board-level discussions.
• Develop visualizations to convey complex information effectively.
• Deliver clear, concise, and well-structured written communication tailored to diverse audiences.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders across the Group, including Strategy, Sales & Account Management, Business, Product, and Data teams.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field. An MBA or equivalent post-graduate qualification is preferred.

Experience

• Experienced professionals with a background in Equity Research, Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Corporate Strategy, or Management Consulting.

Skills

• Demonstrated experience in competitive analysis, benchmarking, and market research.
• Proven experience conducting market sizing analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to synthesize large volumes of data into concise insights.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with an aptitude for storytelling through data.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders.

Knowledge

• Domain knowledge of financial services, financial markets infrastructure, data & analytics, fintech or technology sectors.

Key Attributes

• Proactive and intellectually curious mindset.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Collaborative team player with a growth-oriented attitude.

About LSEG

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

Benefits

• healthcare
• retirement planning
• paid volunteering days
• wellbeing initiatives

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis