At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape strategic direction and drive growth for a major bank through competitive analysis.
- Company: Join a large international bank in the heart of London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, standard benefits package, and permanent position.
- Other info: Collaborate with senior stakeholders and mentor teams for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by translating insights into actionable strategies.
- Qualifications: Experience in competitive intelligence within financial services and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 56194 - 68682 £ per year.
An opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a major bank. Must have experience of performing competitor analysis to identify market trends.
About Our Client: A large international bank based in London.
Job Description: Competitive Intelligence Business Manager will contribute to EMEA's growth agenda by supporting the development of strategic priorities, including portfolio optimisation and the identification of mid- to long-term growth opportunities. This will involve evaluating competitive positioning and translating insights into actionable recommendations to inform business and investment/divestment decisions.
- Conduct in-depth Competitive & Peer Analysis of publicly disclosed materials (annual reports, investor presentations, earnings releases and other data sources) across peer institutions such as European banks, US banks and other banks.
- Lead consultancy efforts to identify and implement strategic business improvements.
- Drive organisational change initiatives to align with business objectives.
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders to develop and execute enterprise-wide strategies.
- Expand coverage beyond traditional banks to include non-bank financial institutions and relevant ecosystem players (e.g., fintechs, asset managers, payments).
- Track and analyse AI adoption trends and digital transformation initiatives across peers and adjacent industries.
- Build structured benchmarking frameworks covering financial, strategic, and operational metrics.
- Identify competitive positioning, strategic direction, and capital allocation trends based on disclosed information.
- Monitor performance metrics and provide regular updates to leadership.
- Mentor and guide teams to foster professional growth and achieve goals.
- Strategic Insight & Advisory by translating competitive analysis into clear, actionable insights for senior management and stakeholders.
- Provide analytical input to inform key strategic initiatives, business investments, and portfolio transformation.
- Executive Reporting & Internal Deliverables by preparing high-quality internal reports and briefing materials on competitive dynamics and strategic implications.
- Develop presentations for management committees or key meetings, ensuring clarity, consistency, and impact.
- Track and synthesise key competitor developments, including strategy updates, financial performance, and organisational changes.
- Maintain up-to-date competitive dashboards and analysis packs for ongoing reference.
The Successful Applicant:
- Experience in competitive intelligence function in large financial services institutions.
- Experience in top-tier financial institutions or leading strategy/management consultancies is highly desirable.
- Strong numerical, financial, statistics and logical thinking skills.
- Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and financial analysis is beneficial.
- Effective presentation and writing skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Analytical thinking and a solution-oriented approach to challenges.
What's on Offer: Competitive salary ranging from 125,000 to 155,000 dependent on the level of experience. Standard benefits package. Permanent position based in London.
If you're interested in this role, apply now.
Competitive Intelligence Business Manager employer: Michael Page International
Michael Page is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Leeds that fosters professional growth and development. With a strong focus on mentoring and team collaboration, employees benefit from hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary package, including performance-based bonuses. Joining this multinational organisation means being part of a high-growth team dedicated to delivering exceptional tax compliance services across diverse sectors.
Contact Details:
Michael Page International Recruitment Team
