Senior Competitive Intelligence Analyst

New York, NY or Boston, MA

Reports to: Senior Research Services Manager and Research Services Director

Premier, global, law firm is seeking a Senior Competitive Intelligence Analyst to be located in its Boston, MA or New York, NY offices.  Under the supervision of the Senior Research Services Manager and Research Services Director, the Senior Competitive Intelligence Analyst will conduct in-depth research and analysis of companies, industries, markets, technologies and competitors using a comprehensive variety of print and online tools and resources. The Analyst will formulate, develop and communicate insightful and actionable intelligence to aid strategic decision making to drive business development, profitability, growth, client retention and other business opportunities.

Candidates must have 5+ year’s competitive intelligence research experience, a college degree and a thorough knowledge of market analysis/business/competitive intelligence resources and marketing and business terminology. Also required are the following: advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VBA macros); experience in advanced analytics such as dashboards, visualizations, predictive analysis and data mining; knowledge and experience conducting research using external tools such as Lexis, Capital IQ,  Hoover’s, Pitchbook, Westlaw Monitor Suite, Manzama, Bloomberg Law etc. and mining internal data in CRMs, business intelligence and financial systems; and an understanding of the legal professional ethics and copyright environment that surrounds intelligence-gathering activities. Experience working within the legal services sector is preferred, as is an MLIS, JD or MBA.