Strategic Competitive Intelligence Lead - Hybrid

Akin

New York (NY)

Hybrid

USD 195,000 - 250,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is seeking a Senior Competitive Intelligence Manager in the Marketing department, with hybrid work capabilities from Dallas, Houston, Chicago, New York or Washington, DC. You will lead competitive intelligence, analyze market trends, and deliver strategic insights to support firm growth and client development.

The role requires 7–10 years of relevant experience in a financial institution, investment management, or law firm, plus advanced skills in data

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field is required.
7-10 years of relevant experience in a financial institution, investment management, or law firm environment.
Superior written and oral communication skills
Logical and critical thinker; able to identify and apply relevant qualitative and quantitative data
Strong service orientation, work ethic and attention to detail
Strong analytical skills, with excellent business acumen
Excellent interpersonal skills and sensitivity to the complexities of a global partnership with multiple offices and practice groups
Ability to develop and mentor junior professionals while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment
Advanced working knowledge of MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, and ability to work in various software applications as needed
Proficiency with research databases, such as Lexis, Bloomberg, Lex Machina and ALM Legal Compass
Familiarity with SQL, Python, R, Power BI, Alteryx or other statistical package
Knowledge of research methodologies
Ability to prioritize, manage heavy workload and adjust to changing priorities; work independently and as a member of a team, manage multiple projects with specific deadlines, and complete tasks under time pressure as necessary
Ability to quickly and proactively identify and analyze problems, develop solutions and deliver results
Ability to use initiative and judgment to accomplish results
Ability to incorporate feedback to improve work product and performance
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of all information, and adhering to the firm’s core values
Commitment to professional growth and development

Responsibilities

Drive competitive and market intelligence efforts, providing timely analysis of legal market developments, industry trends, competitor activity, client priorities and emerging opportunities.
Monitor and analyze research across global markets, industries, peer/competitor firms, key firm clients and prospective firm clients, with a particular focus on business issues that may impact legal strategies, lateral partner strategies and client retention or expansion strategies.
Produce and deliver intelligence briefings, market analyses, client-focused insights and strategic reports that enhance the firm’s understanding of competitive dynamics and emerging opportunities.
Work with Business Development, Practice Management and Client Value to leverage internal firm data sources, including Salesforce and Foundation, to identify buying patterns, uncover opportunities, and connect information across practices, industries and offices.
Develop systems for monitoring and highlighting publications and other content channels for topics, trends and developments that impact the legal industry, the firm’s clients and/or potential clients.
Authenticate, analyze and distribute data cross-departmentally and design and create visual, actionable dashboards for end-users.
Communicate proactively on developments impacting the firm’s business/matters and clients, guiding and advising the firm leadership and lawyers on a regular basis; anticipate internal and external business challenges and/or regulatory issues.