At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead market research and provide strategic insights to shape growth initiatives.
- Company: Join ACAMS, a leader in anti-financial crime and fraud prevention.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Ideal for analytical thinkers eager to influence executive leadership.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving strategic decisions in a dynamic industry.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; experience in market intelligence or corporate strategy preferred.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Opportunity at a Glance
ACAMS is seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded Senior Manager, Market Intelligence & Strategic Research to support strategic decision-making across growth initiatives, partnerships & alliances, competitive positioning, market expansion, and corporate development. Reporting directly to the Chief Strategy & Partnerships Officer, the successful candidate will lead research efforts that provide actionable intelligence on markets, competitors, strategic partners, emerging trends, and acquisition opportunities. The role will play a critical part in shaping ACAMS' growth strategy and identifying opportunities to strengthen its leadership position in the global anti-financial crime and fraud markets. This position is ideal for an intellectually curious individual who enjoys transforming complex market information into strategic recommendations for executive leadership.
Responsibilities
- Market Intelligence & Industry Research
- Monitor industry developments, investor sentiment, regulatory changes, technology trends, and emerging market opportunities across anti-financial crime compliance, fraud, risk, governance, and related sectors including digital media, AI, technology and cybercrime.
- Conduct primary and secondary research to provide actionable insights into market trends, customer needs, competitive dynamics, industry developments, opportunity and risk analysis.
- Develop executive briefings, market reports, and strategic intelligence updates for senior leadership.
- Competitive Intelligence & Positioning
- Lead comprehensive competitive intelligence activities across ACAMS' key markets.
- Analyze and assess competitors' products, services, partnerships, acquisitions, pricing, go-to-market strategies, and relative offerings and positioning.
- Develop competitor profiles, benchmarking studies, and market maps. Identify threats, opportunities, and strategic implications arising from competitive developments.
- Opportunity Identification & Market Sizing
- Identify emerging growth opportunities, adjacent markets, customer segments, and expansion opportunities.
- Conduct market attractiveness assessments and market sizing analyses.
- Evaluate new business opportunities and support strategic investment decisions.
- Develop quantitative and qualitative business cases to support strategic initiative.
- Strategic Partnership Research
- Research, evaluate, and prioritize potential strategic partners, industry associations, technology providers, content partners, and distribution channels.
- Assess partnership opportunities based on strategic fit, market reach, commercial value, and competitive advantage.
- Support partnership development activities through market and ecosystem analysis.
- Corporate Development & M&A Research
- Conduct research and analysis on acquisition targets, investors, market consolidation trends, and adjacent sectors.
- Support strategic assessments of potential acquisitions, investments, and corporate development opportunities.
- Analyze company financials, ownership structures, growth profiles, and strategic positioning.
- Assist with preliminary due diligence and executive briefing materials.
- Executive Insights & Strategic Support
- Translate complex findings into clear and actionable recommendations.
- Present research and insights to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Support annual strategic planning, growth initiatives, and board-level discussions.
- Maintain research methodologies, intelligence repositories, and market databases.
Qualifications
Required: Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Strategy, Data Analytics, or a related field.
Preferred: Master’s degree in business, Economics, Strategy, Finance, Data Analytics, or similar discipline.
Location: DC location (hybrid) / will consider London, UK (hybrid).
Base ranges: DC $130K - $180K USD / London GBP $100K - 150K.
Experience
- 3-5 years of experience in market intelligence, strategic research, competitive intelligence, corporate strategy, corporate development, investment banking, management consulting, business analysis, or related fields.
- Experience conducting market assessments, competitor analysis, and opportunity evaluation.
- Experience in creating executive-level presentations and strategic recommendations.
- Experience researching strategic partnerships and growth opportunities.
- Experience supporting M&A evaluations or corporate development initiatives is desirable.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong strategic thinking and commercial acumen.
- Exceptional research and analytical capabilities.
- Competitive intelligence and benchmarking expertise.
- Market sizing and opportunity assessment experience.
Senior Manager, Market Intelligence & Strategic Research in London employer: ACAMS
ACAMS is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, where employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills in the fast-paced field of B2C sales. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation, team members benefit from comprehensive training programs and opportunities for career advancement, all while working in a vibrant European location that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
