Business Research Executive in Manchester

Job Title: Business Research Executive
Reporting to: Executive Head of Business
Alternate Reporting: CEO
Department: Business Development
Location: Manchester – UK

Position Summary

Ace Money Transfer is expanding its product offerings to include business-focused financial services. To support this strategic growth, the company is seeking a Business Research Executive responsible for conducting in-depth market research, evaluating business opportunities, and generating insights that guide the successful launch and adoption of new business products. This role plays a critical part in understanding market needs, identifying potential business clients, analysing industry trends, and supporting cross‑functional teams with data‑driven insights for effective product rollout and market penetration.

Job Responsibilities

• Market & Industry Research
• Conduct detailed market research to identify trends, customer pain points, and emerging opportunities within the financial services sector
• Analyse competitor offerings, pricing structures, product features, and market positioning
• Evaluate regulatory, economic, and technological factors impacting the business product landscape
• Prepare research reports, dashboards, and presentations summarising insights and recommendations.
• Business Opportunity Assessment
• Identify potential business clients and segments aligned with Ace Money Transfer’s strategic goals
• Assess client needs, industry requirements, and potential product‑market fit
• Support creation of segmentation models, customer personas, and opportunity prioritisation frameworks.
• Product & Strategy Support
• Collaborate with product, marketing, and sales teams to align research insights with product development and go‑to‑market planning
• Provide data‑driven recommendations for product features, pricing, partnerships, and market entry strategies
• Assist in preparing business cases, feasibility assessments, and ROI evaluations for new product initiatives.
• Launch & Execution Support
• Support planning and coordination of product rollout activities
• Help develop targeted marketing and outreach strategies using research‑backed insights
• Provide analytical support to the sales team, including customer profiling, lead qualification data, and competitive analysis.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with internal departments (Product, Marketing, Sales, Compliance, and Operations) to ensure smooth execution of business objectives
• Participate in brainstorming workshops, strategy discussions, and performance review sessions

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)
• 3–5 years of experience in market research, business analysis, or business development—preferably within financial services or fintech
• Strong analytical skills with experience in research methodologies, data gathering, and insight generation
• Ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into business strategies
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with analytical tools is a plus
• Understanding of financial services, payments, remittances
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal abilities to coordinate with cross‑functional teams
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple research tasks simultaneously

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Internet Publishing